Overview

• CEO Dan Clancy unveiled the new vertical livestreams, dual-format broadcasts, 2K open beta and rewind feature at TwitchCon Europe on May 31.
• The 2K (1440p) open beta is now available to all partners and affiliates, leveraging an HEVC codec for sharper visuals at lower bitrates.
• Portrait-mode livestreams will begin limited testing this summer before being expanded to more channels later in the year.
• Dual-format streaming lets creators broadcast simultaneously in horizontal and vertical orientations to improve mobile viewing.
• A rewind feature will allow viewers to scrub back during live streams and will also enter testing with select users this summer.