Capcom’s decision to charge fans to watch the Capcom Cup tournament finals has prompted an apology from Street Fighter 6 developers, despite their lack of involvement in the decision-making process.
The Capcom Cup is an annual tournament for the Street Fighter series. The positive reception to Street Fighter 6 so far means that all eyes are on the event, especially with its million-dollar prize pool at stake.
The next Capcom Cup is set to take place in Japan, meaning most fans will have to watch it online. Unfortunately, Capcom recently announced that it’s charging a pay-per-view fee for those who want to see the finals.
The Street Fighter 6 Dev Team Is Sorry For The Capcom Cup PPV Controversy
Naturally, the community is in an uproar over Capcom deciding to charge money for an esports event. This has prompted a response from Street Fighter 6 director Takuyaki Nakayama, who apologized for the situation on Twitter/X, even though he clarified that his team had no part in the decision.
Nakayama stressed that another team was responsible for decisions regarding esports. He even joked that he would delete the comment if he got in trouble with the higher-ups....
