Many big-name streamers have returned to Twitch after breaks as long as three years as their exclusivity contracts expire on YouTube. In recent hours, the likes of TimTheTatman, Dr Lupo, and Swagg have all announced their return to Twitch as avenues into multistreaming-based opportunities open up.
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Per the chatter on social platforms, Google is reluctant to offer exclusivity contracts and is leaning more heavily into short-form content, the type that has made TikTok such a popular app. This has meant that many top-tier creators aren’t having their exclusivity contracts extended, which in turn means they’re free to stream on other platforms.
To that end, Tim, Lupo, and Swagg have all kicked off streams on Twitch after lengthy breaks away from the super-sized streaming site.
It has been a rocky year or two for Twitch, least of all because of the rise of competing platforms like YouTube and Kick. The platform has dealt with mass layoffs, controversies, and dissent within the streaming community as it navigates an ever-changing market and audience.
While many streamers have made a return to Twitch, and assumedly some are yet to follow, they’re not exclusive to the site. It’s believed that Amazon is just as reluctant to hand out exclusivity contracts and is perfectly satisfied with multistreaming content creators broadcasting shared streams on their platform.
Considering exclusivity contracts can number in the tens of millions of dollars, it’s a wise decision all around.
Who are you waiting to return to Twitch?