In an electrifying series of announcements at TwitchCon Rotterdam, Twitch revealed a plethora of new features and initiatives aimed at enhancing the streaming experience for creators and their communities. Here’s a detailed look at what’s coming to Twitch in the near future.
Streamer Achievement Program
Twitch is celebrating the monumental milestones of its streamers with the introduction of the Streamer Achievement Program. Recognizing the hard work, creativity, and dedication required to build a thriving community, Twitch will be awarding statues to streamers who reach significant milestones in their careers. The three tiers are:
- 5 million hours watched
- 50 million hours watched
- 250 million hours watched
Creator Clubs
Introducing Creator Clubs, a new initiative designed to help streamers find communities around shared interests. Unlike Unity Guilds, which are based on shared identities, Clubs focus on the creator’s passions. The first two clubs, DJs and IRL, will launch with exclusive access to dedicated Discord servers, club events, and monthly Twitch-hosted workshops. Affiliates and Partners who stream actively in these categories can apply to join at the end of July.
Mobile App Redesign
In response to the growing number of viewers who start watching Twitch on mobile, a redesigned mobile app is in the works. The updated app aims to make it easier for new viewers to find content and for existing viewers to enjoy shorter, more frequent visits. Twitch has been iterating on feedback from a small group of users since May and promises further improvements soon.
Stories on Twitch
Streamers can now connect with their community even when offline, thanks to Stories on Twitch. Partners can upload up to 60 seconds of video, with Affiliates gaining access later this summer. This feature will soon be available on the web, enhancing cross-platform engagement.
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Enhanced Clips Creation
Creating Clips is now easier with a streamlined process that automatically generates both portrait and landscape versions. This enhancement allows streamers to edit, title, save, and feature Clips effortlessly. Additionally, viewers will soon be able to export Clips directly to third-party social sites, providing new ways to support their favorite streamers.
Stream Together Collaboration
Twitch is launching a new feature within Stream Together that simplifies collaboration. Streamers can easily drop in on others who are live without prior planning, making it easier to collaborate and grow their audience. This spontaneous interaction feature will foster a more connected and dynamic streaming community.
Power-ups
To offer viewers more ways to support their favorite streamers, Twitch introduced Power-ups, allowing special effects with Bits. Upcoming features include seasonal message effects, text-to-speech capabilities, and sound alerts. Twitch is also exploring third-party developer integrations to expand these capabilities.
DJ Program
In an industry-first, Twitch announced its DJ Program, allowing DJs to stream the majority of popular music legally. The enrollment program opens on August 1st, with the DJ Category going live on August 8th. This new initiative will be celebrated with promotions of DJ content on Twitch.
Enhanced Broadcasting
The Enhanced Broadcasting beta, now available to all streamers using the latest OBS Studio version, offers advanced features like client-side encoding and automatic configuration. This innovation supports vertical live video, advanced codecs such as HEVC and AV1, and high-definition streaming up to 4K.
TwitchCon Rotterdam’s announcements underscore Twitch’s commitment to empowering its creators with innovative tools and community-building initiatives. Stay tuned for more updates as these exciting features roll out.
