Twitch Implements 100-Hour Storage Cap for Highlights, Sparking Controversy

2025-02-20
Twitch Implements 100-Hour Storage Cap for Highlights, Sparking Controversy

Twitch announced a new 100-hour storage limit for highlights and uploads, effective April 19th. Content exceeding this limit will be automatically deleted. The platform cites the ineffectiveness of highlights in driving engagement and the high cost of storage as reasons. This decision has drawn criticism, particularly from the speedrunning community, who rely heavily on Twitch archives for record-keeping. While Twitch claims minimal user impact, the move threatens to erase valuable speedrun history and significantly alter the platform's community ecosystem.