Microsoft’s Mixer has rolled out a number of updates which impacts, and improves, the experience for both streamers and viewers alike.
Mixer Embers, the platform’s currency, have been increased significantly, with 20 to 7,000 more Embers being offered, depending on the money spent. Embers are a way for viewers to reward streamers, but many have complained on how little Embers a purchase can net them, especially when certain streamers can require a specific number of Embers to utilize on their stream.
Additionally, new icons for Verified and Partnered Mixer accounts were officially announced by Mixer.
Heads up Partners and Verified Channels. ✅👀
— Mixer (@WatchMixer) February 4, 2020
To help distinguish your channels based on feedback we are updating these badges today across our web experience. Rep those shiny new channel badges proudly! pic.twitter.com/GPCMdvLpQ3
Auto-hosting is a feature that is currently being tested, and could be rolled out in the coming weeks.
Lastly, Mixer rolled out a number of updates for their iOS and Android app:
- We’re testing a new video player! Not currently rolled out to everyone, however we will be increasing the number of viewers in the coming days. Please reach out to support if you see anything that is different or if you run into issues.
- Subscription confetti: When someone subscribes to a channel, confetti will now rain from the sky, just like on desktop. Hooray!
- More chat commands! You can now use “/SetTitle”, “/SetGame” and “/SetAudience” on channel chat.
- We put Game Pass labels on Game Pass Games
