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TwitchCon 2025 Unveils Major Announcements During Keynote Address

TwitchCon 2025 commenced this morning at the iconic San Diego Convention Center, kicking off with a dynamic keynote presentation.

Published Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:47:05 -0500 by Gavin Sheehan | Comments

Article Summary

• TwitchCon 2025 unveils Dual-Format Streaming and the ability to live stream directly from Meta AI glasses.
• New features include Auto Clips, streamlined promotions, and expanded sponsorship opportunities for streamers.
• Updated moderation tools introduce roles for agents, managers, and Lead Moderators starting in November.
• Major partners such as Streamlabs, Netmarble, and e.l.f. Cosmetics announce exclusive Twitch activations.

TwitchCon 2025 commenced this morning at the San Diego Convention Center, with the opening keynote revealing several significant updates for the platform. Highlights include the introduction of Dual-Format streaming, innovative streaming capabilities using AI glasses from Meta, and the somewhat controversial decision to appoint paid representatives as moderators with specific community roles. Full details from the Twitch keynote, as well as insights from a blog post celebrating ten years of TwitchCon, can be found below. More announcements will be shared throughout the weekend.

TwitchCon 2025 Keynote Highlights

• **Dual-Format Streaming** enables streamers to broadcast in both vertical and horizontal formats simultaneously. Initial testing commenced in August, with plans to enter Beta testing next week.
• In collaboration with Meta, streamers will soon be able to stream live directly from their AI glasses. Updates to the Twitch mobile application to support this feature are expected in the coming months.
• To enhance viewer engagement, Twitch is developing a new feature called **Auto Clips**, which automatically generates clips of the best moments from a stream using AI and various broadcast signals.
• Following successful trials in June, Twitch will continue to implement streamer-led promotions that have reportedly increased gifting revenues by 30-45%, with some instances showing a rise as high as 250%. Further announcements regarding these promotions are anticipated later this year.
• Twitch has enhanced its Creator Dashboard with tools designed to simplify sponsorship opportunities. With advertisers eager to partner with Twitch streamers, more offers from both advertisers and third parties will be introduced to all monetizing streamers, including Affiliates, in the upcoming months.
• In an effort to address community guideline violations more effectively, Twitch will adjust their enforcement protocols, implementing suspensions that focus on the specific behavior rather than a total ban from the platform.
• To assist creators in managing their channels, Twitch will be introducing new roles: one for agents, managers, or other representatives, and another for Lead Moderators, set to commence in November. Agents will have access to streamers’ analytics and financial data while Lead Moderators can manage other moderators and channel settings.

Day one of TwitchCon was also marked by a surge of energy, enthusiasm, and significant announcements from partners and sponsors on the exhibit floor.

• **Streamlabs**: Multi-device streamers embraced the latest tool unveiling, **Stream Shift**, a feature that facilitates seamless mobile-to-PC livestream transitions inspired by Tubbo.
• **Quantic Dream**: Following an exciting reveal of their upcoming project, **XX**, the developers provided attendees with a one-day exclusive livestream showcasing the first-ever gameplay, along with insights into creator and insider programs.
• **Toyota**: Attendees were among the first to view the trailer for the manufacturer’s upcoming **Toyota GRIP** movie—exclusively at the Toyota-sponsored Arcade.
• **Netmarble**: Anime enthusiasts were thrilled to experience a playable demo of the eagerly anticipated title, **Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE**, available solely at TwitchCon.
• **Embark Studios**: The atmosphere surrounding **ARC Raiders**’ imminent release intensified with the launch of an exclusive Sever Slam event occurring concurrently with TwitchCon from October 17th to 19th.
• **Krafton**: Participants had the unique opportunity to preview PUBG’s new, adrenaline-pumping PvE Arcade mode featuring chaotic Skibidi Toilets as adversaries, poised for release in late October.
• **e.l.f. Cosmetics**: The renowned beauty brand announced a pioneering partnership with Twitch and Amazon to introduce a shoppable in-stream feature, allowing viewers to purchase e.l.f. products effortlessly during live streams.

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Based on reporting by Gavin Sheehan. Read the full story at IGN.