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Twitch Desktop App Changelog

What's new in Twitch Desktop App 7.5 Build 6991.283 Live

Feb 22, 2019
  • A brand new Twitch Desktop App is rolling out! Keep your eyes peeled over the next few weeks—when your app updates, you will be notified within the app with a preview of the cool new features and major improvements we’ve made.
  • January 3, 2019

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.6 Build 6970.36434 Beta (Feb 13, 2019)

  • A brand new Twitch Desktop App is rolling out! Keep your eyes peeled over the next few days—when your app updates, you will be notified within the app with a preview of the cool new features and major improvements we’ve made.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5 Build 6941.40000 Live (Feb 13, 2019)

  • Wrangled a few bugs into submission.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5 Build 6927 Live (Dec 20, 2018)

  • Fixed:
  • Certain images will no longer mysteriously appear blank.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5 Build 6917 Live (Dec 11, 2018)

  • Important news for WoW users: World of Warcraft patch v8.1 introduces changes that may affect your addon settings within the app.
  • If your addons do not appear automatically, you can find them again by clicking “Scan Now,” or click “Locate Game” and browse to the directory containing WoW.exe (Windows) or World of Warcraft.app (Mac). Don’t worry—your addons are still there!
  • If you have addon sync enabled, you may need to rejoin your profile by clicking the Sync button.
  • If you have custom settings, such as a preferred release type, you may need to re-select those options.
  • If you are experiencing in any other issues with your addons, please contact support.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5 Build 6912 Live (Dec 6, 2018)

  • New:
  • Twitch accounts are now required to log into the app. If you are unable to merge an existing Curse account with a Twitch ID, please contact our support team.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5 Build 6843 Live (Sep 28, 2018)

  • Improved:
  • Spruced up a few localizations.
  • Fixed:
  • Addons should now display the correct icon artwork.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5 Build 6829 Live (Sep 14, 2018)

  • Fixed:
  • The Game Library and Addons should be more resilient to network bamboozling.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5 Build 6815 Live (Aug 31, 2018)

  • FIXED:
  • Got rid of a hiccup that again caused stream going live notifications not to display.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.6 Build 6807 Beta (Aug 31, 2018)

  • FIXED:
  • Hearthstone and Overwatch streams will now properly load in the Browse page.
  • Got rid of a hiccup that again caused stream going live notifications not to display.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5 Build 6786 Live (Aug 1, 2018)

  • Older versions of Windows and missing executables for game installs are now properly detected by My Games Library tab.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.6 Build 6780 Beta (Jul 27, 2018)

  • Fixed:
  • Downloads will no longer be problematic when creating a 1.13 Minecraft profile.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5 Build 6781 Live (Jul 27, 2018)

  • Fixed:
  • Downloads will no longer be problematic when creating a 1.13 Minecraft profile.
  • Recent updates to mods should now promptly appear.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.6 Build 6766 Beta (Jul 20, 2018)

  • New:
  • Give a warm welcome to the Heroes Global Championship in the Twitch Desktop App!
  • Cheer for your favorite teams to unlock unique in-game rewards!
  • Improved:
  • Friends should no longer see your status as online after you close the app.
  • Fixed:
  • Channels should no longer be stuck loading after your computer wakes from sleep or after switching languages.
  • The app should now detect the latest version of Java.
  • The League of Legends overlay is fully operational once again.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.6 Build 6743 Beta (Jun 21, 2018)

  • Fixed:
  • All FTB packs should now appear in the Minecraft mod browser.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5 Build 6744 Live (Jun 21, 2018)

  • Fixed:
  • An endless loading spinner should no longer relentlessly attack some users when waking from sleep.
  • Mod updates should now appear as they become available. Certain WoW users had to restart the app for them to appear.
  • All FTB packs should now appear in the Minecraft mod browser.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5 Build 6715 Live (May 23, 2018)

  • FIXED:
  • Game status and overlays should now be displayed when enabled.
  • Addon category dropdowns should no longer show inconsistent results.
  • Removed LoL Nexus link from the League of Legends overlay.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.6 Build 6711 Beta (May 21, 2018)

  • FIXED:
  • Game status and overlays should now be displayed when enabled.
  • Removed LoL Nexus link from the League of Legends overlay.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5 Build 6702 Live (May 8, 2018)

  • IMPROVED:
  • Offline time for friends in your contact list should now update in real time.
  • FIXED:
  • Unhosted mods should now appear in the modlist.
  • Users with different regional calendars should now be able to see Game Library games.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.6 Build 6688 Beta (Apr 27, 2018)

  • The Overwatch League All-Access Pass is now available in the Twitch Desktop App!
  • Unlock early access to in-game skins and sprays, global emotes and chat badges to rep in Twitch chat, and insider access to pro players and teams.
  • Enjoy All-Access benefits up to the start of the 2019 Overwatch League Season. Twitch emotes, badges, and in-game content are yours to keep forever!
  • A Blizzard account link is required to redeem in-game rewards.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5 Build 6690.756 Live (Apr 27, 2018)

  • Calling all heroes: The Overwatch League All-Access Pass is now available in the Twitch Desktop App!
  • Enjoy all-access benefits up to the start of the 2019 Overwatch League Season.
  • Event-exclusive Twitch emotes, badges, and in-game content are yours to keep forever!
  • Unlock early access to in-game skins and sprays, global emotes and chat badges to rep in Twitch chat, and insider access to pro players and teams.
  • A synced Blizzard account is required to redeem in-game rewards.
  • IMPROVED:
  • Improved mod management performance and memory usage.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.6 Build 6682.30819 Beta (Apr 20, 2018)

  • Improved:
  • Our scribes have finished translating the new bug reporting dropdowns to all supported languages.
  • Certain games will now provide a smoother launch experience in the Game Library.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5 Build 6683.1384 Live (Apr 20, 2018)

  • Improved:
  • Certain games will now provide a smoother launch experience in the Game Library.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5 Build 6668.295 Live (Apr 5, 2018)

  • FIXED:
  • Game Library installs should now be nice and smooth.
  • Browse should no longer sometimes incorrectly display the tiles on the Creative page.
  • The loader should not rarely spawn when trying to view a modpack’s description.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5 Build 6659.42546 Live (Apr 2, 2018)

  • FIXED:
  • Contacts should no longer sometimes lose their status when waking your system from sleep.
  • After a user accepts your friend request, you should immediately see their online status.
  • You should now be able to download files or images that another user links in chat once again.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5 Build 6640.691 Live (Mar 8, 2018)

  • FIXED:
  • The video player controls should now properly localize.
  • Re-enabled the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive overlay.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5 Build 6635.1684 Live (Mar 3, 2018)

  • FIXED:
  • Fast login for new users now works effortlessly.
  • Software rendering mode should now properly be enabled when told to do so.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5 Build 6634.2460 Live (Mar 2, 2018)

  • NEW:
  • Want separate Chats for subs, spoilers, and silliness? GET A ROOM. Rooms are now available for your channel!
  • You can now spellcheck yourself before you wreck youself!
  • IMPROVED:
  • The fabled and fabulous addon sync feature is now available to all users!
  • Game Library download speeds continue getting souped-up.
  • Game Library game installs and uninstalls now provide more detailed status messages.
  • FIXED:
  • Corrected the Channel status icons for Premiers and Reruns.
  • Some users who encountered a long “Verifying…” stage when installing Civilization IV will now see it take less time to progress.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5 Build 6611.39437 Live (Feb 7, 2018)

  • You asked and we delivered: the app now has a brand new top navigation that includes the full Browse directory from Twitch.tv!
  • FIXED:
  • "Year in Clips" will not display as broken links in chat.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5 Build 6604.42919 Live (Feb 1, 2018)

  • NEW:
  • Greet new channel chatters with customizable first time chatter announcements!
  • Everybody loves presents! Sub gifting has arrived on Desktop.
  • IMPROVED:
  • A "Visit Channel" button will now always appear on the Chat Header in Streamer servers.
  • Revved up the Mods download performance.
  • We made it easier to get carried in channel Raids -- they’re now opt-out instead of opt-in.
  • FIXED:
  • The app should no longer minimize when you are logged out and click the "X."
  • Corrected the download URL in the installation repair dialog.
  • "Play Test Sound" button should now work regardless of notification sound settings.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.6 Build 6583.42774 Beta (Jan 18, 2018)

  • FIXED:
  • Corrected the calculation of available drive space for a My Games Library game installation.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5 Build 6591.2326 Live (Jan 18, 2018)

  • IMPROVED:
  • App startup may be a bit better for some users.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.6.6583.42774 Beta (Jan 12, 2018)

  • FIXED:
  • Corrected the calculation of available drive space for a My Games Library game installation.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6585.2139 Live (Jan 12, 2018)

  • IMPROVED:
  • Improved the speed of downloading Twitch Games updates.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6563.2244 Live (Dec 21, 2017)

  • FIXED:
  • VODs will no longer NOPE out and display an error message when opened from the Browse page.
  • Steam friend sync is back online.
  • December 14, 2017

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.6.6562.40160 Beta (Dec 21, 2017)

  • FIXED:
  • All games should now properly launch.
  • Steam friend sync is back online.
  • VODs will no longer NOPE out and display an error message when opened from the Browse page.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6557.923 (Dec 15, 2017)

  • FIXED:
  • The app should now remember when you've seen chat rules, so don't forget them. We won't.
  • The auto-update addons option has returned to work for all users.
  • All users should now be able to multi-select installed addons.
  • Improved the performance of Twitch Games downloads.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6543.2605 (Dec 4, 2017)

  • IMPROVED:
  • Summoned addon support for Darkest Dungeon.
  • Installing games on the “My Games” tab is now more streamlined.
  • Always see what’s poppin’ with added support for popout chat!
  • Added a handy support link to the login page in case of login or account issues.
  • FIXED:
  • Battle.net friend sync is fully operational again.
  • When searching for a Modpack or Mods in Minecraft and scrolling through the results, the list will no longer sometimes appear empty instead of showing the results.
  • Cleaned up a few issues when hosting or viewing a channel that is hosting in the app and in the popout player.
  • Channel display names should now correctly appear in the Hosting notification banner.
  • The Settings button for hosting now seriously opens Settings.
  • Unhosting should now update the player as expected.
  • Mended the menu that appears when clicking a username in Live Chat.
  • Manage Raid Settings in the "See Recent Raids" menu option should no longer send you to an error page.
  • The Watch Ad button in the Get Bits menu is ready to serve you.
  • Clicking an unknown channel link in chat will port you to a page with an error message.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6529.932 (Nov 17, 2017)

  • IMPROVED:
  • CHARGE FORWARD and lead your squad into other channels with the new “/raid” command.
  • FIXED:
  • Battle.net friend sync is fully operational.
  • The League overlay is back in action.
  • The correct Minecraft version will now display for certain modpacks.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6522.42411 (Nov 11, 2017)

  • FIXED:
  • Non-WoW games on the Mods tab should no longer show as disabled in some cases when detected by the client with "Show my addons at launch" enabled.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6515.471 (Nov 3, 2017)

  • FIXED:
  • Got rid of the hiccup that again caused Stream going live notifications to display for those with all notifications disabled.
  • Refreshed and rebuffed the Channel Header, Live Chat, Global Search, and the Following directory.
  • Pressing enter in a contact list search on the selected top result should now jump you over to the chat textbox, if you are viewing chat with that contact.
  • Evicted a mage that could cast Slow on the Minecraft and Addons startup experience and laugh about it.
  • Dispelled a debuff that could cause various problems loading Minecraft profiles.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6495.41883 (Oct 17, 2017)

  • IMPROVED:
  • The Followed Channels area can now be hidden by users who aren’t about that following business.
  • FIXED:
  • Followed channels should now consistently appear in the Contact List.
  • Sorry, we can no longer predict when people will be active. "Active in a few" should no longer show as a user status.
  • Nicknames will no longer be displayed on Streamer mode when the "Hide Nickname" option is enabled.
  • Streamer toast notifications should no longer break the rules and appear when the global setting has them turned off.
  • The channel header will no longer hide the update bar.
  • The Settings menu should no longer hide behind the chat viewer list.
  • Polished the Minecraft Profile Options and Export Profile windows.
  • The "Add Friends" popup should now be dismissed after clicking "Done" when adding friends to a group.
  • Fixed an error when creating a group with a custom avatar.
  • The no friends message will no longer sometimes appear when you have pending friend requests or whispers.
  • Opening the popout player while in theater mode should exit theater mode.
  • Fixed an issue that could prevent the app from launching for some users with an unsupported system locale.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.6.6479.42369 Beta (Oct 4, 2017)

  • FIXED:
  • The channel header will no longer hide the update bar.
  • The no friends message will no longer sometimes appear when you have pending friend requests or whispers.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6464.42998 (Sep 15, 2017)

  • Improved:
  • We shoot for the Mün with Kerbal Space Program mods support.:rocket:
  • Twitch Chat is now equipped with autocomplete mentions and :Magic Dots: to spam your
  • Hosting is so hot right now, and right inside the app.
  • Following directory has arrived to make life easier when following OVER 9000 channels.
  • Streamer panels are pumped about being here for you!
  • Twitch Chat viewer list is locked and loaded.
  • You can now navigate through top search results with the keyboard.
  • Fixed:
  • Minecraft modpack installation is now really good at not failing.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6432.4222 (Aug 13, 2017)

  • Fixes:
  • We asked the Contact List to put its fidget spinner away since it kept showing the spinner to some users.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6431.8414 (Aug 11, 2017)

  • NEW:
  • Kick back, relax, and watch any stream directly in the desktop app -- and the viewing experience is much better than before. Check out our popout player!
  • Browse will let you explore Channels, Clips and VODs.
  • Your Followed Channel list can now be found in the left column.
  • Sweet Twitch.tv action has been added to the Home tab.
  • We bundled Minecraft and all games that use mods into a single Mods section at the top of the app.
  • Please note that a few Channel page features are temporarily MIA. Rest assured, they are on the way!
  • IMPROVED:
  • The Discover feature has left the game. You'll need to use invite links to add members to your private servers.
  • Korean and Thai languages have been added! We also tidied up translations in some other languages.
  • Reduced the amount of memory used by the app.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6415.6985 (Jul 26, 2017)

  • NEW:
  • Twitch accounts are now required to log in. Curse accounts that haven't already merged with a Twitch account will now be guided through the merge process.
  • FIXED:
  • Battle.NET friend sync has been restored.
  • Steam and League friend syncs have been repaired.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6402.43108 Beta (Jul 14, 2017)

  • FIXED:
  • Steam and League friend syncs have been repaired.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6402.3769 Beta (Jul 13, 2017)

  • IMPROVED:
  • Korean and Thai languages have been added! We also tidied up translations in some other languages.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6381.40777 Beta (Jun 23, 2017)

  • IMPROVED:
  • We spiffied up the Game Library game launch experience and also prompt you to update out-of-date games when you launch them.
  • FIXED:
  • Modpacks install disabled mods properly again.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6375.42264 Beta (Jun 17, 2017)

  • Resolved an issue preventing the overlay from appearing in some games.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6375.566 Beta (Jun 16, 2017)

  • IMPROVED:
  • We ranked up our app startup speed buffs.
  • FIXED:
  • Hidden channels no longer show in the ‘#‘ auto-complete hints.
  • You can no longer set a nickname for yourself in the profile window.
  • The volume slider for in-game overlays should never slip around to random volume levels while in motion.
  • The "Join Team" option should reliably disappear after an automatch session ends.
  • The WoW addons "Replay Orientation" menu option should now be shown in certain situations where it was previously missing.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6367.480Beta (Jun 8, 2017)

  • IMPROVED:
  • Cast an invisibility spell and make a private room hidden from other users.
  • You can now search for new friends right inside the contact list!
  • FIXED:
  • Emoji have respawned in whisper conversations with non-friends.
  • Users who experienced issues installing games should be able to install games from the Game Library once again.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6362.2690 Beta (Jun 5, 2017)

  • FIXED:
  • Fixed an issue that could cause the app to appear disabled for some users that have the "Show my addons at launch" setting enabled.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6361.1255 Beta (Jun 2, 2017)

  • IMPROVED:
  • Banning a user from a server and deleting their messages will now display all messages as deleted.
  • We added a section to your settings to help manage your blocked user list.
  • Game Library performance has been enhanced.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6345.42403 Beta (May 18, 2017)

  • IMPROVED:
  • App load time has been chopped down.
  • FIXED:
  • Friend requests have been rematerialized at the top of your recent contacts.
  • Cured a hiccup that could cause Minecraft to get stuck on the loading screen.
  • You can now install titles in your game library as any Windows admin user.
  • APRIL 27, 2017
  • IMPROVED:
  • Chinese, Japanese, and Korean characters in display names will now use the correct characters in more places (unless you set a nickname for them).
  • FIXED:
  • Addons should no longer occasionally disappear until the client is restarted or have their settings reset after an update.
  • Rapidly switching between servers should no longer show an empty member list.
  • The app should now launch if your settings somehow become super busted.
  • The app should no longer become stunlocked if there are network issues.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6325.40921 Beta (Apr 28, 2017)

  • IMPROVED:
  • Chinese, Japanese, and Korean characters in display names will now use the correct characters in more places (unless you set a nickname for them).
  • FIXED:
  • Addons should no longer occasionally disappear until the client is restarted or have their settings reset after an update.
  • Rapidly switching between servers should no longer show an empty member list.
  • The app should now launch if your settings somehow become super busted.
  • The app should no longer become stunlocked if there are network issues.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6317.666 Beta (Apr 19, 2017)

  • Smashed a bug preventing text channels named with Chinese, Japanese, or Korean language characters from being created or linked in chat.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6314.881 Beta (Apr 18, 2017)

  • FIXED:
  • We destroyed the demons that prevented the overlay from displaying in Diablo 3.
  • Tabbing at the wrong time will no longer tweak the contacts layout.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6310.747 Beta (Apr 12, 2017)

  • The entire app has been Twitch-ified with an all-new look and feel!
  • The Home screen has been simplified and artified.
  • The Discover screen is redesigned so you don’t have to dig around to find cool servers.
  • Friend-finding functions have been moved to a modernized modal, and pending friend requests will now appear at the top of your contacts list.
  • Whispers have replaced server private messages. You can whisper strangers as well as your friends. Whispers from strangers can be blocked in your Privacy settings.
  • Server creation has been simplified.
  • The server members list now appears right below the rooms list. Feel free to collapse it if it gets in the way.
  • Have you merged your Curse account into a Twitch username yet? If not, now is the prime time to do it! Twitch Social Interactions are now built-in for merged accounts:
  • Friends are now shared between Twitch.tv and the Twitch Desktop App. Whisper them on either platform!
  • If you are playing a game or watching a stream, you can now share that status with your contacts as well as on Twitch.tv.
  • Status changes (Online, Away, Busy, Invisible) will update both the desktop app and Twitch.tv.
  • App-wide moderation allows you to block others.
  • A quick onboarding experience will walk you through the app with simple, helpful tooltips as your guide, or skip it and chat away.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6305.42722 Beta (Apr 8, 2017)

  • FIXED:
  • Twitch video player can now be dismissed without a hitch.
  • Messages should now get correctly marked as read when you aren't away.
  • League of Legends Friend Sync is doing its job again.
  • Call controls in video calls should now go away when not hovering over them.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6305.1313 Beta (Apr 6, 2017)

  • IMPROVED:
  • You may now grab your Gravatar to use with your Twitch App profile.
  • Game overlay experience has received a tiny bit of tightening up.
  • FIXED:
  • Merging a new Twitch account into a previously merged Curse account will no longer cause an unsuccessful login loop.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6303.1089 Beta (Apr 5, 2017)

  • IMPROVED:
  • The Discover advanced search option has been simplified.
  • FIXED:
  • You should no longer run into trouble when trying to edit your own chat messages.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6300.46 Beta (Apr 2, 2017)

  • FIXED:
  • Addons and Minecraft profiles should now appear in the client for some users who had them run away for a bit.
  • The Twitch App should no longer take center stage and appear on top of everything when launching a game in the Game Library.
  • IMPROVED:
  • The "New Messages" divider now hangs around until you view another conversation.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6298.8485 Beta (Mar 31, 2017)

  • IMPROVED:
  • We will now sometimes check in and ask about the quality of your voice call experience.
  • Friend suggestions will now show you which game they are from.
  • FIXED:
  • Squashed a bug that prevented some users from inviting others to certain public servers.
  • Accepting server invites on the web app will now properly navigate to the server and channel or call you were invited to.
  • Toasts should now appear on the correct monitor.
  • Audio should no longer stop transmitting when starting a screen share.
  • Fixed some cases where video wouldn't transmit properly.
  • Call audio has been repaired on Firefox.
  • Your profile and contact list no longer flicker on first login.
  • Looooooong messages in Twitch chat will not move things around and hide the emote selector.
  • Resource packs should no longer magically appear under Minecraft mods tab.

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6295. 36265 Beta (Mar 28, 2017)

  • IMPROVED:
  • We blended the tasty Twitch Launcher functionality into the app!

New in Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6291.25 Beta (Mar 24, 2017)

  • FIXED:
  • Your username and display name should no longer get mixed up.
  • If someone declines your friend request, they will no longer disappear from your contact list.
  • Unread indicators now appear in call view on the chat toolbar button.