MTS intends to restart the WASD game streaming service. On the platform, in addition to broadcasting games, user-generated content will appear. The project should become an analogue of YouTube and TikTok.
The restart of the service is planned for autumn. This will require expansion of the server park, service functions, rebranding is possible. The restart could cost 1.5 to 2 billion rubles, Kommersant reported, citing sources.
MTS launched WASD four years ago. The company then positioned the project as a platform for the development of solutions in the field of gaming, professional e-sports, and multimedia content.
According to SimilarWeb, the number of views on WASD.tv more than halved in February from January to 1.3 million.
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