Twitch, the popular live streaming platform, has made a new announcement at TwitchCon that is set to revolutionize the streaming experience for its users. Streamers on Twitch will now have the ability to simultaneously stream their content on other live streaming services of their choice. This means that Twitch users can now expand their reach and audience by broadcasting their live videos on platforms other than Twitch.
The recent TwitchCon event in Las Vegas unveiled this exciting new feature, allowing streamers to reach a wider audience and appear on multiple platforms at once. Previously, Twitch only allowed streamers to simulcast their content on mobile platforms like Instagram and TikTok’s Live. However, with this latest announcement, streamers now have the freedom to choose any streaming service they prefer.
To ensure the best user experience, Twitch has also released Simulcasting Guidelines. These guidelines outline the dos and don’ts of the feature, including maintaining the same quality on all platforms and refraining from sharing links that redirect viewers to other streaming services.
While this new feature is available for most streamers, those with Twitch Exclusivity contracts may face restrictions when using it. However, it remains unclear how this will specifically impact streamers with exclusivity contracts. Notably, popular streamers like xQc and Nickmercs, who have non-exclusive contracts with other platforms, will be able to take advantage of this feature.
Twitch’s exclusivity has been a topic of discussion within the streaming community. Some content creators have chosen to remain on Twitch as exclusive streamers, while others have sought alternative platforms. xQc, for example, recently left Twitch for a new streaming platform called Kick, reportedly receiving a $100 million deal as part of the transfer.
Despite facing criticism for its policies and changes, Twitch remains a popular platform for content creators and viewers alike. With this new simultaneous livestream feature, Twitch is allowing streamers to expand their reach while still respecting their contracts. This latest announcement is set to bring an even more diverse and dynamic streaming landscape for Twitch users.
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