Starting 2026 with a small creator-focused update with a brand-new Spout2 Source aimed for VTuber workflows. Plus, we have a set of fixes across My Recordings, the In-game HUD, Multi Output Mode and the Preview Editor.

A lot of our work right now is going into UI and UX improvements for the main window and upcoming changes to tools like the Preview Editor. Stay tuned!

Release Highlights

Spout2 Source

We added a new Spout2 Source that will mainly interest VTubers and creators using apps that can send video frames over Spout2. You can add it from: Add Source → Video/Network Stream → Spout2

It is currently tagged as BETA, but it has full functionality. We're still doing small tweaks and want real-world feedback from active setups. If you run into issues or have suggestions, send them our way through our Discord community or via the Support Chat on the website and Helpdesk.

XSplit Broadcaster 4.5.2601.2702

Features & Improvements

• Added a new Spout2 Source option for Spout2-based VTuber and overlay workflows.
• Change way to rename scene in main window.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where Upload to YouTube in My Recordings could trigger a reauthorization even if the same account was already authorized in the Sharing tab.
• Fixed an issue where In-game HUD stream info was not updating.
• Fixed Multi Output sizing behavior for source plugins, including:

• Facebook Live Reactions Poll/Counter
• Facebook Post Reactions
• Twitch Cheers Alert
• YouTube Super Chat Alert
• Fixed an issue where the Preview Editor preset menu would not close when clicking on another UI element.

XSplit Broadcaster 4.5.2601.1401

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a dead link from the Optimize for web tooltip in My Recordings.
• Niconico: Migrated embedded browser authentication to external browser authentication.
• Fixed an issue where some extra encoding settings could not be reconfigured.
• Adjusted NDI® labels to follow licensing guidelines.
• Fixed an issue where the Scene panel width did not adjust when making the app window smaller.
• Fixed a random crash.
• Fixed an issue where XSplit Game Bar HUD could not detect XSplit Broadcaster.
• Disabled Layout Wizard in Multi Output mode.
• Fixed an issue where a background source would not maximize itself in Output 2.
• Fixed a crash in UWP screen capture.
• Fixed cuepoints not working for XSplit Express Video Editor.
• Fixed an issue where changes could be lost in Preview Editor after push.
• Fixed webpage source sizing behavior where flicker could occur on scene change.

XSplit Broadcaster 4.5.2512.0304

Features and Improvements

Streaming and Outputs

• Updated Dailymotion to use external browser authentication instead of an embedded browser window for a more reliable login flow.
• Added output selection for NDI Playout while using Multi Output mode, so you can choose which layouts are sent to NDI receivers.
• Added output selection for Projector when Multi Output mode is active, useful for routing specific layouts to projectors or monitor screens during tests.
• Added SRT as a streaming protocol option for Vimeo output.

Bug Fixes

Multi Output and UI

• Fixed an issue where webpage sources on Output 2 in Multi Output mode appeared distorted regardless of resolution.
• Fixed an issue where multiple top bar drop-downs could show the “nothing” hint text at the same time.
• Fixed an issue where the bottom panel height did not persist across app sessions on the new infrastructure.
• Updated the Stream button drop-down so it no longer closes after each item click.

General and Core Application

• Fixed an issue where the “Learn more about Luma Transitions” link did not open correctly in a browser.
• Fixed a problem where the Scale to fit option in layout settings did not work as expected in some cases.

Streaming Outputs

• Fixed a Vimeo error that could appear after authentication for specific accounts.
• Fixed an issue where stopping a Twitch WHIP stream in a Custom Stream output could result in an error.

Sources

• Removed the Skype source from the Layout Wizard’s source drop-down (matching the removal of Skype source integration in the app).

XSplit Broadcaster 4.5.2511.1103

Features and Improvements

Streaming and Protocols

• Added SRT protocol support to the Restream.io output.
• Added RTSP support to the CDNvideo output for workflows that require RTSP push streaming.
• Twitch Dual Format streaming integration (see Multi Output Mode)

Multi Output Mode and Infrastructure

• Updated the authentication handler used by outputs to improve stability and error handling.
• Updated the Layout Wizard – Solo Presentation item with revised defaults for common single-presenter layouts.

Bug Fixes

General and Core Application

• Fixed an issue where associated file types would not open or load correctly when Broadcaster was running in administrator mode.
• Fixed a problem where enhanced logging could skip some log entries from broadcast plugins.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the app to close on launch in specific environments.
• Fixed issues in audio and video device handlers, including updates for CPU and GPU modes, RTMP source handling and x264 encoder behavior.
• Fixed an exception that could occur when loading a presentation that contained saved resolutions before the resolution menu was opened.
• Fixed a problem where hide icons on preset 3 did not update their visual state when clicked.
• Fixed a NullReferenceException that could appear when opening the Record menu while a stream was already active.
• Completed removal of the Skype source integration in the core app and UI.

Streaming Outputs

• Fixed cases where the pre-stream dialog appeared multiple times when cancelling multistream sessions that used outputs with pre-stream dialogs.
• Fixed handling for Vimeo rate limit errors.
• Fixed a Vimeo issue where specifying a stream title could result in an invalid_parameters error.
• Fixed an issue where the Enable lookahead option in the user interface did not apply correctly to encoder settings.
• Corrected lookahead parameters for Twitch Enhanced Broadcasting streams using the NVENC encoder.

Audio Mixer and Devices

• Fixed an issue where volume level changes in the Audio Mixer were not saved after relaunch.
• Improved stability when audio and video devices are added, removed, or changed while the app is running.
• Fixed an issue where an MP3 audio codec being incorrectly available and causing an exception when selected.

Some issues in XSplit Broadcaster are currently being investigated or rely on external updates. You can view the full list here.

If you have feedback or need to report an issue, contact us via the Support Chat bubble.

Previous Release Notes (XSplit Broadcaster 4.5.2512.0304)

Updated on: 29/01/2026