Summary
After over two years of streaming on YouTube, Leslie “Fuslie” Fu announced her return toTwitch. Fuslie moved fromTwitchto YouTube in 2022, joining a number of streamers who switched to the Google-owned platform as well, such as Sykkuno, LilyPichu, and Myth.
Fuslie is known for streaming a variety of content, ranging from gaming to Just Chatting streams with friends. When shemoved to YouTube, she explained that Twitch’s DMCA strike system prompted her to switch platforms because she was one strike away from losing her account. Fortunately, many of her fans continued watching her on YouTube, where she kept streaming her usual fun content.
Recently, Fuslie announced on Twitter that she will start multi-streaming on Twitch and YouTube on October 29. She also expressed gratitude for her time on YouTube, seemingly confirming that her exclusivity contract with the platform had ended. It’s important to point out that Fuslie regained her Twitch Partner badge, so she will be able to earn and take advantage of perks once she starts streaming again.
When is Fuslie Returning to Twitch?
In the replies, many of Fuslie’s fans and peers, including Twitch’s official Twitter account, welcomed her back to the platform. Meanwhile, some requested her not to leave YouTube completely because they prefer its streaming format. Fuslie’s departure from YouTube is part of an ongoing trend ofYouTube Gaming streamers flocking back to Twitchafter their exclusivity contracts have ended. It’s said that the latter has a better payout for streamers, and many viewers also prefer its chat features over YouTube.
On the other hand, many streamers are also not renewing exclusivity contracts with certain platforms, preferring to dabble in multistreaming setups on the likes of Twitch, YouTube, and Kick. Onepopular example is Pokimane, who ended her exclusivity contract with Twitch due to her dissatisfaction with the platform and the streaming landscape in general. Although she still regularly streams on Twitch, she now has more freedom to pursue other projects on the side.
