Twitch has had a tense year, in part due to community backlash over policy changes that affect the way creators can monetize their content. Last year, In an interview, Twitch's chief monetization officer Mike Minton talked about the unpopular policy changes, supporting smaller creators and mending Twitch's relationship with its community.
Ahead of TwitchCon Las Vegas, Twitch is launching stories for streamers to connect with their audience even when they aren't live. Partners and Affiliates Twitch is rolling out a stories feature for streamers to better connect with their audiences.