Twitch removes multi-stream rules opening creators to more platforms
Twitch just revealed that streamers can now simulcast on any streaming platform as announced by Twitch CEO Dan Clancy at TwitchCon.
Twitch used to be the top place for content creators to stream to their audiences but in recent years platforms like YouTube and Kick have begun pulling creators from Twitch with non-exclusive deals.
The Amazon-owned platformbanned all streamersfrom multi-streaming to “Twitch-like” platforms earlier in 2023, but now it seems they’ve had a change of mind.
During theopening ceramony of TwitchCon 2023,CEO Dan Clancy revealed that they’re taking away any rules surrounding multi-streams, meaning you can stream on Twitch and Kick or YouTube at the same time.
Twitch CEO announces lift on simulcasting restrictions
At TwitchCon, Clancy was the first one to break the news to an audience of thousands at the convention. However for those not in attendance Twitch Support on Twitter also confirmed the news.
“We’ve announced that you can simulcast on ANY live streaming service,”said Twitch Support.
We’ve announced that you can simulcast on ANY live streaming service!Check out our new guidelines and FAQ here:https://t.co/TBjulaqshY#TwitchConVegas💜pic.twitter.com/dE4XJEtdAw
The Twitch guidelines have now been officially updated in support of this new ruling. While streamers are now able to stream freely wherever, there are still rules that the streamers have to adhere to on Twitch’s end.
“In line with a coming change to our Terms of Service, we are now allowing you to simulcast on any service,”said Twitch.“We believe in giving you the freedom to simultaneously stream on other services, but we also want to ensure that the Twitch user experience is not compromised.”
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The simulcasting guidelines are as follows:
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