Mizkif officially set for streaming on Kick, here's what we know
Controversial content creator Mizkif has announced that he’s joining the livestreaming platform Kick while also revealing details of his future on Twitch.
Mizkif is a popular streamer who has primarily streamed on Twitch to date, and he boasts more than 2 million followers on the platform. The content creator has recently been in the news for multiple controversies, including allegations of harassment by fellow streamer Emily “Emiru” Schunk, and he has been away from streaming for some time. Mizkif has now informed fans that he will begin streaming on a Kick channel.
Is Mizkif leaving Twitch for Kick?
Mizkif tweeted a video informing fans that he’ll be moving to a Kick channel, and he also posted a caption bidding farewell to Twitch, indicating that he’s likely completely switching platforms.
Streamer Mizkif uploaded a Star Wars-themed video, where he’s seen battling people with lightsabers. The video didn’t share many details other than displaying his Kick channel handle and revealing that he will go live on the platform for the first time on December 17. The content creator also said goodbye to Twitch “forever,” but it remains to be seen whether he’ll actually stream exclusively on Kick or if he might one day return to Twitch.
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There was a time when streamers migrating from Twitch to Kick had become a regular occurrence, as Kick became known for offering lucrative exclusivity contracts. Lately, multiple popular Twitch streamers, most notably including Zach “Asmongold” Hoyt, have started multistreaming on Kick rather than changing platforms entirely. Mizkif may also eventually stream on both platforms to enjoy the best of both worlds, but his current statement reflects that he will only appear in Kick for the foreseeable future.
Fans were quick to react to Mizkif’s announcement, with many questioning why the streamer is moving to the Stake-backed platform after criticizing Kick in the past. Mizkif had previously strongly denied plans to switch to Kick, even speaking critically of the platform’s owners. But the streamer then took a Stake sponsorship and has now signed with Kick. These moves have surprised many, raising questions about Mizkif’s sudden and unexpected alignment with Kick.
Kick offers a highly competitive revenue split to streamers, which is one of the biggest reasons many choose to stream there. The platform also encourages multistreaming, offering a lower but still reasonable revenue split if content creators don’t want to just stream exclusively on Kick. Viewers are also able to enjoy an ad-free experience on Kick, though CEO Eddie Craven has said that this may change in the future.
Feature image credit: Mizkif
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