Twitch Increases Subscription Prices in Canada, UK, Australia, and Turkey
Twitch is making changes to its subscription prices for the first time, affecting users in Canada, the UK, Australia, and Turkey. Here’s what you need to know about the price increases and how it will impact your subscription.
– Twitch recently announced that it will be raising subscription prices for its channel subscriptions in select countries. This move comes as the platform looks to keep pace with rising costs and reflect local currency fluctuations.
– The price changes will impact Tier 1 subscriptions and gift subs in the UK, Canada, and Australia. In Turkey, all three tiers will see a significant increase in prices.
– In the UK, Tier 1 subscriptions will go up from £5 to £6. In Canada, the price will increase from $7 CAD to $8. And in Australia, Tier 1 subscriptions will rise from $8 AUD to $9.
– In Turkey, the price increases are even more substantial due to fluctuations in the value of the Turkish lira. For example, a Tier 1 sub will soon cost 43.90 lira instead of 9.90 lira.
– Existing subscribers don’t need to take any action as their subscriptions will automatically renew at the new price. Twitch has also stated that existing subscribers will be notified via email one month prior to this price change taking effect.
– It’s important to note that Tier 2 and Tier 3 subscription prices or gift subs in Australia, Canada, or the UK are not changing at this time.
These updates apply only to subscriptions purchased on desktop or mobile web. Twitch also plans to update prices on mobile apps in the coming months.
Twitch has cited significant losses due to high local costs as one of the reasons behind these pricing changes. The company is looking at ways to ensure streamer revenue keeps pace with rising costs while reflecting local currency fluctuations.
While these changes may come as a surprise to some users, Twitch is working towards maintaining its operations amidst these challenges.
Stay tuned for further updates as Twitch continues to navigate through these changes and keep its community informed about any future developments regarding pricing adjustments across different regions.
