X tests game streaming and live shopping features

According to a report by Variety, X has roped in influencer Paris Hilton to promote new live shopping features for the platform. (Representative Image)

X, formerly known as Twitter, is reportedly testing game streaming and live shopping features in a bid to become the "everything app".

According to Engadget, Elon Musk showed off the feature with a Diablo IV livestream, posted with the account handle @cyb3rgam3r420. Musk later replied to the tweet and confirmed they were testing live streaming.

Just a quick test of X video game streaming https://t.co/5NCsDczpT4

— Gamer (@cyb3rgam3r420) October 2, 2023

X engineer Mark Kalman also shared a video, explaining how Premium members can set up the livestream on X, by connecting their Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) to their X account using X Media Studio.

How to game stream on here (for Premium subscribers) pic.twitter.com/KwpQZRfXF9

— Mark Kalman (@marmars) September 30, 2023

According to a report by Variety, X has roped in influencer Paris Hilton to promote new live shopping features for the platform. As per the deal, Hilton will produce four original video programs per year.

Officially in my @X era. #Slivingpic.twitter.com/D6S8YjQglh

— ParisHilton (@ParisHilton) October 2, 2023

Users will be able to chat and shop within the livestream itself and will be directed to the in-app browser for purchases. There is no official word yet on when the new features will be announced.