Clip Studio to Move to a Subscription Plan

Clip Studio has announced that with version 2.0 they will move to a subscription plan. From what I understand one can purchase version 2.0 as a perpetual license, BUT in order to get new improvements and features you must purchase a subscription. A lot of users are upset about this. (I personally loathe subscription plans, so count me as one too.) Here is an article explaining the changes.

www.theverge.com/2022/8/22/23316413/clip-studio-paint-subscription-plan-angry-artists-digital-illustration