In the first ten months of 2022, Russian fans sent donations totaling at least 39 million rubles to game publishers through streaming platforms. A study conducted by the UStream payment service, referenced in industry reporting, shows that this figure marks a 20 percent rise compared with the same period in the previous year. The data point emphasizes growing user generosity toward players during live streams.
Across the same timeframe, UStream reports that more users are rewarding streamers with monetary gifts. Specifically, donations on the UStream platform reached about 39 million rubles in ten months of 2022, reflecting a 20 percent increase from the prior year. The study notes a steady expansion in participation as more audience members engage in financial support for streamers.
Details from the study indicate that the number of individuals contributing to streamer channels in Russia grew by six percent. The average donation amount also rose, moving from year to year by three percent and reaching an average of 341 rubles per contribution. This shift suggests both broader participation and a modest uptick in how much fans are willing to give on each occasion.
Further insights come from DonationAlerts, another platform for fan appreciation, which shows a 27 percent increase in monetary compliments directed at leading game publishers in 2022. The average donation on DonationAlerts rose to 288 rubles, up twenty percent from the previous year, signaling a common trend of higher per-transaction value alongside broader donor participation.
In related coverage from industry outlets, the streamer GingerBeardie drew public attention after reacting with joy on air when securing a rare item in Old School RuneScape. This example highlights how unique in-game achievements can amplify audience engagement and generosity across streaming communities.