Twitch is getting vertical livestreams, the ability to rewind streams, and more – Neowin

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. David Uzondu Neowin · May 31, 2025 13:34 EDT At TwitchCon Rotterdam, Twitch announced a bunch of new features, bringing vertical livestreams to the platform, the ability to rewind live content, and a whole lot more. The platform is introducing dual-format streaming, meaning streamers using enhanced broadcasting can send out both horizontal and vertical feeds simultaneously. Twitch is partnering with Aitum Vertical for OBS support initially. This means desktop viewers will see the usual landscape, but on mobile, the stream smartly switches to a vertical layout if you are holding your phone upright, flipping to landscape if you rotate. The new vertical view is also designed to make it easier to participate in things like Hype Trains or to sub and gift while watching full screen. This dual-format streaming and the new vertical theater will be tested with a few channels this summer before a wider rollout later this year. Alongside this, that much-requested rewind feature is finally coming. If you tune in late or have to grab a drink, you will be able to rewind the stream to catch what you
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