TwitchCon Europe 2026 drew over 15,000 attendees to Rotterdam’s Ahoy convention centre, where the platform’s chief product officer, Mark Minton, outlined upcoming features and the company’s strategy for the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 in November.
Among the announcements were dual-format streaming for vertical and horizontal viewing, expanded 2K (1440p) support, stream summaries and notification updates. Minton described the event as the “best ever” in terms of content, highlighting a Minecraft activation with exclusive in-game items and pre-release Lego sets.
Minton noted a shift in creator behaviour: “If I go back years ago, what I used to see was very focused Twitch creators that did livestreaming only. Now creators are using Twitch to engage and build an audience, then creating YouTube videos from their streams, and short-form content for Instagram and TikTok.” He added that successful creators leverage all tools to build a “flywheel” back to their livestreams.
On GTA 6, Minton said Twitch is preparing for the November launch, though he did not provide specific details. “The idea list is long,” he remarked, hinting at features to support streamers during the game’s release.
Minton also praised Rotterdam’s transport links and hinted at future European locations: “I think it is good to get out and get in as many different cities around Europe as we can.” TwitchCon Europe 2027 is expected to take place in a different city, though no decision has been announced.
