Welcome to Mixer – Microsoft’s Interactive Livestreaming Service

Microsoft today announced the next evolution of the Beam interactive livestreaming platform and introduced its new name: Mixer. But, more than just the name, Microsoft are launching several of the features that fans have been asking for, including co-streaming, a beta for the Mixer Create mobile streaming app, a new moderated channel of content on Mixer called ‘Channel One’ and a new Mixer page on the Xbox One dashboard.

While the service will operate under a new name, the core experience remains unchanged. Gamers will still be able to interact with streamers and play together in real-time, as opposed to the traditional 10-20 second latency commonly seen on other platforms.

Tune into the Xbox Mixer channel for a full day of livestreamed events starting at 2 p.m. ET. During the all-day livestream, Microsoft will share more details and demo some of the new features rolling out, and the new Mixer NYC Studio will host a gaming marathon featuring a variety of streamers competing in a multi-genre esports gauntlet. The celebration concludes with ‘Mixerworks’ – an interactive firework show at 9 p.m. ET.