Twitch's 100-Hour Highlight Limit Sparks Outrage: Erasing Gaming History?
2025-02-22
Twitch announced a new 100-hour limit on archived highlight videos, sparking controversy among users. While Twitch claims only 0.5% of users will be affected, many gamers fear the move will erase significant portions of gaming history. Highlights allow streamers to showcase their best moments permanently, unlike full broadcasts which auto-delete after seven days (or 60 for partners). Twitch cites the cost of indefinite storage and aims to promote features like Clips and the mobile feed. However, users criticize the impact on shared gaming history, especially for speedrunners who use highlights to document world records and important moments, arguing the loss is incalculable.