Twitch bans streaming Adults-Only games prior to Hatred's launch

Twitch has announced it will no longer allow users to stream Adults-Only-rated games on its platform.

In a rules of conduct update regarding adult-oriented games, Twitch says its users “should not broadcast” games rated Adults Only by the ESRB, although Mature versions of these games are allowed to be streamed. For example, the Mature versions of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy are allowed. Games that are rated 18+ by similar rating systems in other countries are acceptable.

This change comes on the eve of Hatred’s release, which is an extremely violent game where its protagonist kills anyone and everyone, regardless if they’re good or bad. Hatred has caused quite a bit of controversy since its initial announcement, and now that Twitch is banning Adults Only games from being streamed, we could only guess it’s so Hatred’s influence can be spread outside of those who are really interested in playing it.

We have reached out to Twitch to see if they have further comments regarding this change in policy, especially so close to Hatred's release.

Twitch bans streaming Adults-Only games prior to Hatred's launch