Capcom Issues Update On Pay-Per-View Street Fighter Tournament Streams: ‘We Will Provide Information As Preparations Are Complete’
Capcom has issued a new statement regarding its plans to charge users to watch upcoming Street Fighter tournaments.
The Resident Evil publisher was previously met with considerable backlash from fans after it confirmed that a bundle to view both the Capcom Cup 12 Finals and the SFL World Championship would cost around 6,000 yen ($40). In response to this, Capcom said that it was in the process of “reviewing pricing,” with more info including final pricing set to be revealed at the end of this month.
However, a new statement from Capcom has revealed that things are taking a bit longer than anticipated, and confirmed that new details will be revealed “as preparations are complete.” This would indicate that it is still looking to charge users to watch the streams.
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The decision to introduce Pay-Per-View live streaming for Capcom Cup 12 and Street Fighter League: World Championship 2025 stems from our commitment to promoting our eSports business in a sustainable manner over the medium to long term. Our goal is to grow these tournaments into internationally competitive events by reinvesting in participating players and teams, our partners, and related business areas.
We sincerely acknowledge the many opinions we have received from everyone and are carefully discussing the matter with all relevant parties. As a result, the coordination process is taking some time. Previously, we announced that pricing details for Pay-Per-View tickets would be shared in late October. We will provide this information as preparations are complete, and we kindly ask for your continued patience.
Please note that Pay-Per-View ticket sales for the Street Fighter League: Pro-JP Playoffs & Grand Finals will begin as scheduled on November 12. We remain committed to meeting your expectations with sincerity and appreciate your continued understanding and support.
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