Twitch’s Proposed Partnership Program Changes Raise Concerns
Rachell “Valkyrae” Hofstetter, a well-known Twitch streamer, has expressed her worries about Twitch’s proposed partnership program changes. She believes these changes could have negative consequences for both viewers and creators. Valkyrae finds the new program confusing and questions its benefits.
Twitch Prepares for a “Pay Revamp” for Creators
According to a report by Bloomberg, Twitch is getting ready to implement a “pay revamp” for its creators and streamers. This revamp, led by Amazon executives, would result in Twitch keeping a higher percentage of the revenue (50%, down from 70%) and offering more ad opportunities to streamers. The company is also considering adding new subscription tiers and removing exclusivity for Twitch streamers.
Concerns About Twitch’s Financial Situation
Valkyrae raised concerns about Twitch’s financial state in response to the Bloomberg report. During one of her YouTube livestreams, she questioned whether these changes indicate that Twitch is facing financial difficulties. According to her, it seems like Twitch is prioritizing its business over the creators, which could have a significant impact on the platform’s future.
Twitch currently has over 47,200 streamers signed to its partnership program. Many of these streamers generate substantial earnings through subscriptions. Valkyrae suggests that if Twitch is looking to reduce spending by trimming down creator earnings, it might indicate deeper financial troubles for the platform.
Potential Decline for Twitch
Valkyrae speculates that these changes from Twitch could be a sign of a greater decline for the platform. She questions why Amazon, a wealthy company, would make decisions that seem detrimental to creators. The situation raises confusion and concern among content creators and viewers.
It’s important to note that Twitch’s proposed changes are still being discussed, and nothing has been finalized. There is a possibility that these plans may be abandoned or modified in the future.