Patreon is getting livestreaming

Patreon is taking on Twitch with a new feature that lets creators offer live video streams directly on the platform. The feature will be available “starting this week” to “select creators” in an early access test, and the company plans to roll it out more widely this summer, according to a press release.

In the release, Patreon mentioned some features that “creators can expect as we continue to refine the product.” Creators who want to go live will be able to do so from Patreon’s mobile app or on desktop...