Twitch has expanded its simulcast rules, allowing streamers to broadcast their streams on platforms like YouTube and Kick, except for those with exclusivity agreements. This comes as Twitch has been losing popular streamers to other platforms like Kick and YouTube. The new guidelines also offer a chance for streamers who left Twitch to regain their Twitch Partner status. Twitch is recognizing the value of cross-platform discovery and has included TikTok and Instagram in its simulcast guidelines. However, there are still rules in place to ensure streamers prioritize the Twitch community and don't direct traffic away from the platform.
Twitch has announced that streamers will now be able to simultaneously stream on any live streaming service, expanding beyond mobile platforms like TikTok and Instagram. This move comes as some Twitch streamers have been exploring options on other platforms, and Twitch is broadening its simulcasting policy to accommodate this. However, there are guidelines in place, such as maintaining stream quality on Twitch and not sharing links to simulcasts on other platforms during live streams. Twitch has also updated its off-service conduct policy to include enforcement against doxxing and swatting. Additionally, Twitch revealed product changes, including renaming Guest Star to Stream Together and introducing a TikTok-style Discovery Feed.
Twitch has announced that users will now be able to stream simultaneously on other live video platforms, as long as it doesn't compromise the Twitch user experience. This move comes after Twitch relaxed its rules on cross-streaming to social media apps in August. The decision to allow simulcasting may be a response to big-name streamers signing deals with competitors like YouTube, and aims to keep creators on board and increase their revenue streams. Twitch has been updating policies and introducing new features to improve user experience and attract investors.
