In a move that may give streaming service Twitch a run for its money, Facebook has released a live stream app that will allow all viewers to watch live streams on their mobile devices.
As reported by PCGamer, the mobile app launched early today as opposed to its originally projected release later this year.
Previously, consumers could view Facebook Gaming live streams via a section on the social media website or Facebook's mobile app. Now, the company's live streaming service is getting a dedicated app for viewers to use while on the go or in places where computers or other devices simply aren't accessible.
To use the app to its full extent, a Facebook account is required. But, this is a minor inconvenience compared to the occasionally tough-to-navigate Facebook website.
In addition to being able to watch one's favorite live streamers via the dedicated app, the app also allows players to play Facebook's games on the go. Players can livestream themselves while doing so, as well.
PCGamer adds that some of the live streaming service's most trafficked games right now include Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019), Grand Theft Auto V, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, and Fortnite. All of these have been successes on other live streaming platforms as well.
Advertisements won't be used for the app, says Facebook, who will instead be using some revenue going to streamers.
The Facebook Gaming app is currently only available on Android devices, though there will be a version available on iOS devices soon.
Facebook is seemingly becoming far more active on the gaming side of things with its platform. Between weekly events featuring celebrities live streaming gameplay and, now, celebrities participating in tournaments to raise revenue for relief for the coronavirus and COVID-19-related initiatives, Facebook Gaming's gaming industry activity is far more prominent.
And there are some very well-known celebrities participating. This includes Ronda Rousey who was streaming World of Warcraft: Classic recently.
Otherwise, Facebook recently acquired Sly Cooper franchise developer Sanzaru Studios. The studio has so far developed a selection of VR games for the social media company, so there may be more games coming down that vein shorty.
Source: PCGamer