Hype Train Guide

Hype Train incoming! Hype Train is a super-sized celebration when community members unite to support a streamer they love. It challenges the community to reach epic levels of hype and rewards participants for keeping the train on track. A Hype Train will kick off when there’s a spike in support events (such as subscriptions or use of Bits) from different viewers in a channel, based on a threshold set by each Streamer. This activates a countdown, during which all participants earn emote rewards for supporting the channel.

On this page:

 * Viewers: How to Participate
 * Streamers: Setup and Management
 * Streamers: Hype Train Troubleshooting
 * Emotes, Badges, and Titles
 * Frequently Asked Questions

VIEWERS: HOW TO PARTICIPATE
One viewer cannot start a Hype Train alone; All support events must come from separate viewers to kick off a Hype Train.

A Hype Train is kicked off when there is a spike in Bits or Subscription activity in a channel coming from different viewers within a specific time frame. Once kicked off everyone in chat can help fill the Hype-o-Meter by using Bits, subs, or gifting subs.

Only Cheers of 100 Bits or more will count towards the Hype Train kick off.

After a Hype Train has ended there is a cooldown period before another Hype Train can be kicked off. Streamers establish the length of any cooldown period via the channel settings.

The support threshold required to kick off a Hype Train is customized by your streamer.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN A HYPE TRAIN
Once the Hype Train has started, viewers can participate by subscribing, subscribing with Twitch Prime, sharing their subscription renewal in chat, gifting a sub, and/or using Bits.

Cheers of any size will count toward the Hype-o-Meter during the Hype Train, but to earn emote rewards requires cumulative Cheers of 100 Bits or more.

HYPE TRAIN LEVELS AND THE HYPE-O-METER
During a Hype Train everyone in the channel can participate by subscribing, gifting, community gifting, and / or using Bits to fill the community meter. If the meter fills up before the five-minute Hype Train timer runs out, the Hype Train moves to the next level, the timer resets, and a new, higher Hype-o-Meter goal is applied. If the first level goal is not met, the train moves on, and no emote rewards are distributed. Try again next time!

HOW TO KNOW A HYPE TRAIN IS ACTIVE
When a Hype Train is currently active on a channel, you will see a notification at the top of chat that will give you all the details of the current Hype Train. This will include the time left, how full the Hype-o-Meter is, and what level the Hype Train is on.

If you would like to learn more, you can expand the card to see more details.

ENABLING/DISABLING HYPE TRAIN
To Disable or Enable a Hype Train you will need to go to your Partner/Affiliate Settings under the Hype Train section.

There is a toggle next to Enable Hype Train you can toggle to enable or disable Hype Trains on your streams.

Hype Trains are enabled by default.

KICKOFF THRESHOLD
To change the threshold to kick off a Hype Train you will need to go to your Partner/Affiliate Settings under the Hype Train section.

Locate the Kickoff Threshold with the Support events slider. Select between 3 and 25 events.

Support events must each come from a different viewer to kick off a Hype Train.

LEVEL GOALS
To change the difficulty of a Hype Train on your channel you will need to go to your Partner/Affiliate Settings under the Hype Train section.

You will find a dropdown menu in the Level Goals section where you can select the difficulty of your hype goal. There are five difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, Super Hard, and Insane.

COOLDOWN PERIOD
To change the cooldown period between Hype Trains you will need to go to your Partner/Affiliate Settings under the Hype Train section.

In the Cooldown Period section you will find a dropdown menu where you can select the amount of time that should pass before another Hype Train can begin. It can be set between 1 and 8 hours in hour increments.

CUSTOMIZATION
To customize the visual appearance of Hype Trains on your channel, you will need to go to your Partner/Affiliate Settings under the Hype Train section.

In the Customization section you will find an emote selector, which allows you to choose among your existing subscription emotes, your Bits tier emotes, or Twitch global emotes. The emote you select will replace the default Pogchamp emote in animations that appear in the Hype Train public callout on your channel. You can view how the experience will appear to your viewers in the preview section on the right.

STREAMERS: HYPE TRAIN TROUBLESHOOTING
Below are some tips for how to get the most out of Hype Train on your channel.

THE HYPE TRAIN HAPPENS TOO OFTEN
Hype Trains that occur frequently can remove the excitement of the event for your viewers.

If you feel the Hype Train is disrupting the flow on your channel or reducing the excitement associated with such events consider increasing the cooldown period to create longer breaks between Hype Trains, increasing the kickoff Threshold to make it more difficult to start a Hype Train, or both.

THE HYPE TRAIN DOESN’T HAPPEN ENOUGH
If you feel the Hype Train isn’t happening enough for your channel, consider decreasing the cooldown period, decreasing the kickoff Threshold, or both.

THE HYPE TRAIN LEVELS ARE COMPLETED TOO SOON
If levels are being completed too fast, some viewers may not be able to participate in the Hype Train.

If the Hype Train levels seem to be completed faster than you want for your channel, consider increasing the Difficulty to a harder setting for your viewers.

THE HYPE TRAIN LEVELS ARE NOT BEING COMPLETED
If viewers are constantly unable to complete levels in the Hype Train it may become discouraging for them to try.

If your viewers are unable to complete levels of the Hype Train you may want to consider decreasing the Difficulty to an easier setting for your viewers.

THE HYPE TRAIN DOESN’T SEEM TO BE AS EXCITING IN LONG STREAMS
If you have longer streams, and the Hype Train is happening often, it can cause fatigue for your viewers.

If this is the case, consider extending the cooldown period for your longer streams.

EMOTES AND TITLES
Hype Train participants will also be rewarded for building the hype.

EMOTES
Each level of the Hype Train contains a set of five emotes.

* Note that Bonus Emotes are available to participants only when streamers have set their Hype Train to the highest difficulty settings.

These emotes will be distributed to participants based on the number of levels completed by the Hype Train. One of the 5 emotes of the last completed level will be randomly distributed to each participant. Participants cannot receive duplicate emotes; If a participant has already unlocked all of the emotes in that level, they will receive one from a lower level.

Participating viewers can earn 1 emote per Hype Train. Participants who have collected all emotes from the current level and all levels below will not receive an emote.

The full set of emotes will be regularly refreshed with a new theme, giving contributors the opportunity to collect a new group of emotes. At the time of refresh, previous participants will keep all collected emotes from the previous train theme.

HYPE TRAIN CONDUCTORS
The highest contributors of Bits and Subs will each be recognized as the Conductors in the expanded Hype Train card while the Hype Train is in progress. This position can be stolen by another viewer who gifts more Subs or uses more Bits than the current Conductor.

Both Conductor slots can be held by one participant.

BADGES
At the end of the Hype Train, Conductors will each receive the exclusive “Hype Train Conductor” badge in chat, which is held until the next Hype Train.

After the badge is won by the next Hype Train Conductors, previous Conductors will receive a permanent badge to celebrate the accomplishment.

Current Conductor

Former Conductor

A previous Conductor can reclaim the title, but only one badge will be displayed at a time.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Check below to see if your question has been answered.

Sections:

 * Streamer FAQ
 * Viewer FAQ

STREAMER FAQ

 * What is a Hype Train?
 * Hype Train is a super-sized celebration when community members unite to support a streamer they love. It challenges the community to reach epic levels of hype and rewards participants for keeping the train on track. A Hype Train will kick off when there’s a spike in support events (such as subscriptions or use of Bits) in a channel, based on a threshold set by each Streamer. This activates a countdown, during which all participants earn emote rewards for supporting the channel.


 * How do I change the threshold to kick off a Hype Train?
 * You can use the slider in your Partner Settings under the Hype Train section to choose a threshold between 3 and 25 events.


 * What are level goals and how do I change them?
 * Level goals are the required amount of support needed to complete each level. You can change the level goals by selecting the difficulty you want from the dropdown menu in your Partner/Affiliate Settings under the Hype Train section.


 * How do I change the length of the cool down period?
 * The cooldown period is referred to as the period of time when a Hype Train ends and a new Hype Train begins. You can change that period of time via a dropdown menu located in your Partner/Affiliate Settingsunder the Hype Train section.


 * What if I don’t set custom values for all of these things?
 * At launch, your Hype Train experience will be set to unique Twitch-defined settings based on the level of support you receive in your channel. You can change these settings at any time. If you become a Partner or Affiliate after the launch of Hype Train, these values will be set at their lowest level.


 * Are there benefits to selecting the highest difficulty level?
 * When you challenge your community by selecting the "Super Hard" or "Insane" difficulty levels, participants will be eligible to unlock one of five bonus caboose emotes.


 * Can I opt-out or opt-in of the Hype Train on my channel?
 * Yes. This feature will be automatically enabled on your channel at launch, with default settings customized to your channel. You can choose to turn it off at any time through your Partner/Affiliate Settings under the Hype Train section.


 * Who is this feature available for?
 * Partners and Affiliate channels.


 * How is this better than an organic support train?
 * Hype Train adds new features that augment these natural community moments:
 * A distinct kickoff mechanism to communicate the beginning of a support event.
 * Visual status of the Hype Train in a community highlights area.
 * Community rewards to incentivize participation.
 * Support goals and Hype Train levels to game-ify the experience and drive participation


 * Can I kick a Hype Train off myself?
 * No, these events are intended to celebrate organic spikes in support to your channel. We’ve heard from streamers that one of the key benefits of this feature is that you don’t have to intervene directly to help build hype in your channel, so we want to make this as hands-off as possible.


 * Can I contribute Gift Subs to my own Hype Train?
 * No, creator gifts do not count toward a Hype Train on your own channel.


 * Can I still get Hype Train emotes?
 * Yes! At the end of the Hype Train, you will receive a Hype Train emote based on the level your community completed.


 * Can a Hype Train start at any time?
 * After a Hype Train ends, the channel will be subject to a cooldown period based on settings that you can control in your channel settings.


 * Are all support events worth the same?
 * No. The Hype-o-Meter will fill up more for larger support actions. For example, if someone gifts 25 subs to the community, that will fill the Hype-o-meter a lot more than a single subscription or a Cheer of 100 Bits.


 * Can I block or report Hype Train Conductors?
 * Yes, the same moderation tools available for Chatters will be available for Hype Train Conductors displayed in the Hype Train notification card, including blocking, reporting, and banning. Similar to chat, these options will be available by clicking the viewer’s username.


 * If I use this, will I look like a sellout?
 * As with Subs and Bits, we are providing this feature as a tool to help you gain support from your community and for the community to have fun in the process. Our goal in creating an organic kick off mechanism is to let the feature happen naturally, without any direct intervention from you, in order to limit the feeling of “selling out” by directly asking for contributions. That said, we know this feature won’t be for every community, so you can turn it off at any time if you feel it’s not contributing positively to your stream.


 * Is the Hype Train supported in third-party software?
 * No. Look for this in a future update.

VIEWER FAQ

 * How do I start a Hype Train?
 * A Hype Train automatically kicks off when there is a spike in Bits or Subscription activity in a channel. This requires support events from several different viewers. The specifics of this threshold are customized by your streamer. Only Cheers of 100 Bits or more will count toward the Hype Train kick off.


 * Can I start a Hype Train on my own?
 * No, to start a Hype Train you will need the help of others to kick off the Hype Train. The number of people required is specified by the streamer.


 * Is there a minimum support amount to participate in the Hype Train?
 * Any subscription, gift, or community gift counts toward the Hype Train Hype-o-meter. A Cheer must be at least 100 Bits to help kick off a Hype Train. Cheers of any size will count toward the Hype-o-Meter during the Hype Train, but to earn emote rewards requires a cumulative Cheer of 100 Bits or more.


 * Once a Hype Train ends can we start another one?
 * Not right away. Following a Hype Train there’s a cooldown period unique to each channel based on streamer settings.


 * I Cheered, but didn’t get an emote?
 * You need to Cheer at least 100 Bits to be awarded the emote.


 * Can I keep the emotes I collect?
 * Yes. Hype Train emotes will be refreshed with a new theme every few months to keep things interesting; at the time of refresh, previous participants will get to keep all emotes they collected from previous trains.


 * What are considered supported events?
 * At this time, supported events are subscribing, subscribing with Twitch Prime, sharing a subscription renewal in chat, gifting a sub, and/or using Bits. Cheers of any size will count towards the Hype-o-Meter during the Hype Train. However, you will need a cumulative Cheer of 100 Bits or more to be eligible for an emote. This means you can Cheer 50 Bits at one point during the Hype Train and another 50 at another point in the same Hype Train.


 * Do I need to renew my subscription during the Hype Train to make it count?
 * No. You can renew your subscription at any time, then share your subscription renewal notification during a Hype Train to make it count toward train progress.


 * If I make a large contribution, could I fill up multiple levels, or is it capped at the current level?
 * Large contributions can fill up multiple levels at once, and could even complete the Hype Train if it’s big enough to fill the hype-o-meter for all levels. If this happens, the level five timer will continue counting down the full five minutes to allow time for others to contribute and earn emote rewards.


 * If someone fills up all of the levels at once, is the Hype Train just over?
 * Not right away. Once the final level is filled, the Hype Train will continue until the timer ends to let other viewers get in on the hype.


 * How will I know a Hype Train is going on?
 * You will see a notification at the top of chat that will tell you that a Hype Train is in progress, the current level of the train, the time left in the level, and the progress made to complete that level as presented in the Hype-o-Meter.


 * Why should I participate in a Hype Train?
 * While a normal Cheer or Subscription supports the streamer, unlocking certain benefits, and allows your contribution to stand on its own, participating in a Hype Train makes your support part of a larger community event that collectively celebrates and supports the creator you love. The larger community event provides its own excitement to the channel. We think there’s value both in letting your support speak for itself, and in making it part of a larger support celebration within the community. We’re excited that Hype Train now makes those large community support events more distinct and rewarding for viewers.


 * Could a Hype Train start at anytime?
 * After a Hype Train ends, there is a cooldown period during which another Hype Train cannot be activated to avoid creating noise in the channel. This cooldown period is unique to each channel based on streamer settings.


 * Can I participate anonymously?
 * Yes. Any cheers or gifts you send anonymously will be included in the Hype Train, though you won’t be eligible for emote rewards.


 * What if I participate in a Hype Train, then have to leave before the rewards are distributed?
 * You’ll still receive your emote reward if the level is satisfied, even if you’re offline.


 * If I cheer or subscribe during a Hype Train, will it still be applied to the contribution leaderboard?
 * Yes. Any support actions made during a Hype Train will contribute to all existing benefits, including Cheer/Gifter badges, leaderboards, and Channel Point accrual


 * Can I participate in a Hype Train when I am banned or suspended?
 * No. If you can’t chat, Cheer, or subscribe, you can’t participate in a Hype Train.


 * How many emotes can I win by participating in a Hype Train?
 * You can win 1 emote at the completion of each Hype Train.


 * What if I have all the emotes for the highest level we completed?
 * If you have been awarded all the emotes for the highest level the Hype Train completes, you will then receive an emote that you have not yet received from a lower hype level. If you have all emotes for all of the lower levels you will not receive an emote.


 * Can I participate while on mobile?
 * Using support events via Twitch’s mobile apps will be counted as part of the Hype Train, but at launch, the Hype Train card is not supported on Mobile.