Twitch Unveils Dual-Format Streaming and New Creator Tools

The streaming platform Twitch has announced a suite of new features and updates, with a focus on enhancing both creator capabilities and viewer experience. The announcements were made during the TwitchCon Europe 2026 event in Rotterdam.

A central new feature is dual-format streaming, which will allow creators to broadcast simultaneously in both horizontal and vertical formats. This is designed to optimize viewing for both desktop and mobile audiences. The company stated that the feature leverages Enhanced Broadcasting technology and will include server-side transcoding support for Partners and many Affiliates to mitigate potential system strain. This functionality is scheduled to launch next month.

Alongside this, Twitch will expand 2K 1440p streaming to all Partners and Affiliates, coupled with increased bitrate support. The platform also introduced an experimental feature called Stream Summaries, which generates a brief synopsis of events in a broadcast to help viewers who join mid-stream catch up quickly. The company said it will continue to experiment with the information shared as the feature develops.

Other updates include the introduction of Auto Clips, which automatically...