A popular streamer turned down a 6-figure deal to play Arc Raiders because ’the game frustrated me so much'
Popular streamer TimTheTatman recently turned down a substantial sponsorship opportunity, declining a six-figure deal to promote Arc Raiders in collaboration with Subway. In a recent stream, he explained his decision, stating that despite the significant financial offer, he couldn’t move forward with the partnership because of his frustration with the game itself. “I did say no to six-figures with Arc Raiders, I did,” TimTheTatman revealed. “I said ‘No thank you’. And it was the Subway Arc Raiders ad. I said I just can’t do it, I’m sorry.”
The decision highlights a growing trend among content creators who are prioritizing authenticity and personal experience with games over lucrative sponsorship opportunities. Rather than promote a product that didn’t resonate with him, the streamer chose to maintain his credibility with his audience by being honest about his negative experience with Arc Raiders.
This move underscores the tension between monetization opportunities in streaming and content creator integrity. While six-figure deals represent significant income for streamers, established personalities like TimTheTatman appear increasingly willing to reject them if the underlying product fails to meet their standards or provides a poor user experience. His public rejection of the deal also serves as notable criticism of Arc Raiders, suggesting the game may have issues that frustrate players.