Twitch will now turn each livestream into a highlight reel

Twitch has announced Stream Recaps, a feature that gathers the best clips from a livestream into one highlight reel. Viewers who miss a broadcast can catch the memorable moments without watching the whole thing. Twitch announced it on October 20, 2026.

How it works

By default, a recap includes clips made by the streamer and their editors. Creators can review the picks in their Stream Summary or by tapping the plus button in the mobile app. They can add clips, remove others, adjust framing, edit captions and change layouts before sharing.

There is also a shortcut for live moments. If a streamer says "Twitch Clip That" during a broadcast, Twitch saves a clip and adds it to the recap. The creator can fine-tune it afterward.

Where viewers will see it

• A dedicated section near the top of Twitch's mobile feed
• The streamer's channel page, where recaps stay available
• Reactions and comments on clips, which show creators what landed

Twitch says that engagement could also help it recommend clips to new viewers in its Clips and Live feeds. It also plans to promote selected recaps clips on other social media platforms later in October.

What is not known yet

The material does not say which outside platforms Twitch will use, or whether recaps will appear outside the mobile app. It also does not say whether clips made by regular viewers can be included. For now, the default covers only clips from streamers and their editors.