"What does this mean for the future of Twitch?": Fans react to Sykkuno's move to YouTube Gaming
The past few days have been an absolute trip for Sykkuno enthusiasts all over the internet. Just two days after an emotional sign-off on his Twitch channel that left fans in splits, the streamer took to Twitter on May 2 to formally announce his departure from the livestreaming platform.
Fans, friends, and cynics all had their own feelings towards the announcement. Many fans were in awe of the cinematic appearance of popular content creator and streamer Sykkuno's recent video, as well as the storytelling demonstrated to get his point across.
One fan even found comfort in what they believed to be the deeper meaning of each element in the video, from scene to scene.
Many fans expressed their support for the now YouTube-exclusive streamer, alluding to the fact that he will thrive no matter what platform he chooses to affiliate with.
Other fans shared their own experiences as avid Sykkuno fans. Whether it was supporting him when he was not as popular or revering him as an icon for creating a safe space for marginalized identities, it's clear that the streamer had a larger-than-life impact on devoted viewers.
A few fans also found consolation in the streamer's close friend and fellow streamer Rachell "Valkyrae" Hofstetter. Valkyrae herself made the switch from Twitch in early 2020 and has been a YouTube-exclusive streamer ever since. She recently renewed her contract in February of this year and has no confirmed plans to leave YouTube Gaming any time soon.
Others questioned what would happen to their Twitch subscriptions and channel points, given the fact that Sykkuno plans to no longer be active on the platform.
Other fans brought awareness to the fact that it's possible to transfer the subscription to other streams instead.
However,
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