On the occasion of the major Rotterdam convention, Twitch announces a real revival to come on the platform with features that many have hoped for a long time.
The big meeting of Twitchthe Twitchcon, already celebrates its tenth anniversary. While the service was launched in June 2011, the idea came in 2015 to bring together fans and streamers for a bi-annual agreement. A decade later, it is the event chosen to announce major changes to come on the platform. A small revolution is underway for users, you will see.
Twitch offers a complete facade restoration
The latest edition of the Twitchcon has just ended, having taken place from May 31 to 1is June. On this occasion, a ton of ambitious new features were revealed for the platform. The objective is clear: Modernize the user experience et support creators more by rethinking monetization.
The first major revival for Twitch is the upcoming introduction to the vertical diffusionmore suitable for reading on mobile. It is thanks to the “Dual-Format Streaming”, in the process of implementation, that this long expected novelty will be able to see the light of day. Ultimately, the goal is that the interface adapts directly according to the orientation of your phone. The test sentences will begin this summer.
This is not the only novelty in terms of image. Twitch will open a beta for the streaming en 2K (1440p). This technical advance is made possible thanks to a more efficient HEVC encoding, which guarantees a clearer and more fluid resolution. Registrations are already open, but only for partner and affiliate creators.
Furthermore, another hyper-attached feature finally answers the call on Twitch. This is the go back On live streams. Users will now be able to pause the program they watch, rewind and return to live broadcast when they wish. This should bring significant comfort for viewers.
To conclude, Twitch also New for streamers. Adequate tools will be made available to access the monetization without even being affiliated. From now on, they will also be able to launch their own Subs promotions, at a maximum height of -35 %. The clips, on the other hand, will gain more importance in an attempt to boost the visibility of a chain. Ten years after big noveltiesa freshness wind finally blows on the platform!
Source : Twitch.
