Twitch plans to implement a 100-hour storage limit for Highlights and Uploads, effective April 19th, which aims to cut storage costs as the platform deems Highlights ineffective for user engagement. Streamers have criticized the decision, especially given Amazon's ownership of Twitch and its status as a leading cloud storage provider. Streamers who exceed the cap will have their oldest content deleted first but can download it beforehand. The update does not affect Clips or VODs, and Twitch will introduce tools to assist users in managing their storage better.
Twitch will impose a 100-hour storage cap on Highlights and Uploads from April 19, leading to automatic deletion of excess content.
The platform argues that Highlights are ineffective for audience engagement, making extensive storage costs unjustifiable.
Streamers are upset due to Twitch's parent company, Amazon, being a leader in cloud storage, yet taking this culling approach.
Users exceeding the cap can download their content before deletion starts on lower-view Highlights.
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