Amazon-owned Twitch is rolling out its Watch Parties characteristic, which lets streamers host viewing events for films and TV reveals on Amazon Prime, to Android and iOS, the corporate introduced Wednesday. Watch Parties first launched on desktop internet in September.

While Watch Parties are a doubtlessly enjoyable method for Twitch streamers to hang around with their communities, there’s one vital catch: solely viewers who even have an Amazon Prime or Prime Video subscription can join the occasion to observe what’s being proven.

But with the enlargement to Android and iOS, Twitch is providing extra units from which streamers can host Watch Parties, which means you would possibly see extra of your favourite creators utilizing the characteristic.

Virtual watch events have turn into well-liked as a result of pandemic, and different streaming platforms reminiscent of Disney Plus, Hulu, and even Amazon’s Prime Video have launched their very own watch occasion options. Apple’s upcoming iOS 15 replace will add SharePlay, which is able to allow you to watch content material with different individuals over FaceTime — so long as apps assist the characteristic, that’s.