Elgato Game Capture HD Software Release Notes (Windows)

Updated Twitch API

Game Capture HD has been updated to use the latest Twitch API so you can continue streaming without interruption. This change to Twitch happened in Mid February, 2022.

Facecam Support

Elgato Facecam is now supported as a webcam source in Stream Command scenes.

Bug fixes & Performance Improvements

• Cam Link Pro is detected as an unsupported device. To capture video with Cam Link Pro, please download and install 4K Capture Utility.
• Resolved an issue where the signal from a new revision of HD60 S would not be captured.
• Resolved an issue where the wrong firmware update was applied to a new revision of HD60 S.

Added PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S to the input device menu.

Note: Selecting an input device does not impact the ability to capture a console. This setting is cosmetic except for mobile devices and retro consoles that may require cropping or other video options.

Bug fixes and performance improvements

• Updated the Facebook Live integration to re-enable live streaming to Facebook.
• Updated the YouTube integration to add Nonprofit & Activism as a category for live streaming and video uploads.

• Live streaming to YouTube is working again.

• Updated to the latest Facebook API version so you can continue streaming to Facebook Gaming.
• Easily open your Facebook Live stream by clicking on the Facebook icon while live.
• Updated the YouTube streaming integration to the latest version.
• Removed Mixer as a streaming destination.

• The Twitch login page opens as it should when you add your account for live streaming.

• We squashed a bug that prevented live streaming to Twitch. Stream on!

• We've eliminated an issue that sometimes caused Stream Deck to crash.

• Elgato capture devices not supported by Game Capture software are now being detected and corresponding info gets displayed in user interface.

General

• Updated to new Twitch API.
• Updated to version 2 of the Restream API.

Bug fixes and improvements

• Login to Twitch is working again.

• Device support in XSplit Gamecaster (32-bit) is working again.

• Live streaming to Facebook uses secure RTMPS protocol now as required by Facebook from May 1, 2019.

• Live streaming to Facebook pages is working again.

• Live streaming to Facebook pages is working again.

• Video upload to Facebook is working again.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.

• Video encoding supports NVIDIA Driver 416.16 (and above).

• Facebook API updated in order to be able to stream and upload video content after October 5, 2018.
• The installation process is much faster and won't hang while removing backup files.
• Added frame rate setting for live streaming to Mixer.

• Fixed problems with combo box selection on high-dpi systems.

• Added automatic detection of Windows 10's camera privacy setting to alert you if the setting blocks access to your capture device.
• Live streaming with HD60 Pro no longer drops frame rate to 15 fps when simultaneously recording at a resolution which requires video scaling.
• Videos recorded with Game Capture HD and HD60 now upload to Twitter as expected.
• HD60 S DirectShow property page now shows correctly in 3rd party applications.
• Fixed a crash that sometimes appeared when Game Capture was quit right after it was started.
• Fixed a black screen that appeared with HD60 S when switching to PlayStation VR mode.

• Solved audio issues with external sources (Line-in, Live Commentary, Sound Capture).
• Capturing audio from line-in is working again for HD60 Pro.
• HD60 Pro captures 25/30 fps recordings at the desired bit rate now.
• New drivers for HD60 S and HD60 Pro solve signal detection issues for certain displays.

• Game Capture now supports the all new 4K60 Pro. Please note, when using 4K60 Pro with Game Capture, recording and streaming will be limited to 1080p60. Want to capture content in up to 2160p60? Of course you do! Then please download our new 4K Capture Utility, developed from the ground up to support a 4K workflow.

• This update includes a new HD60 Pro driver for improved support of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. Please make sure to install this version of Game Capture before updating Windows.

• Eliminated an application crash that sometimes occurred after long recording sessions with Live Commentary enabled.

• Elgato Cam Link Support - Coupled with Cam Link, your camera appears as a webcam in all your favorite apps. With this update, advanced settings for Cam Link are available directly in Game Capture. Want to learn more about Cam Link and how it can enhance your content and workflow? Right this way.
• Stream to Mixer using ultra low latency Faster Than Light (FTL) technology. Now available natively in Game Capture.
• AMD GPUs* can now be put to work for video encoding, which means much lower CPU usage and better performance. *Minimum requirements: VCE 3.x. For more information click here.

• You can now log in to Mixer using your Microsoft account.
• Improvements for audio processing with Game Capture HD60 Pro.
• Various other bug fixes and stability improvements.

• Beam has changed to Mixer. Support for FTL streaming stays the same.
• New drivers for Game Capture HD60 S and HD60 Pro.
• Live preview was not working with iOS devices on Windows 10 with the Creators Update installed.
• Game Capture HD60 S and HD60 Pro had stuttering video in XSplit.
• HDMI audio scratching with Game Capture HD60 Pro.

• AMD GPU Encoding: AMD GPUs can now be put to work for video encoding, which means much lower CPU usage and better performance.
• Beam Integration: Native live streaming to Beam.pro using ultra low latency Faster Than Light (FTL) technology.
• Twitter Video Upload: Got a nice clip? You can now upload it directly to Twitter from Game Capture. (Normal Twitter video upload restrictions apply)
• Preview now plays in 60 fps, even with overlays. This was previously limited to 30 fps.
• Updated browser engine with latest performance, stability and security improvements.
• Various other bug fixes, performance and stability improvements.

• Fixed software was crashing with RivaTuner Statistics Server (installed with MSI Afterburner).
• Fixed no raw live preview with iOS devices on Windows 10 1703 (Creators Update).
• Fixed problems with text overlays if they were updated dynamically from certain sources.

• Added new device ID for Game Capture HD60 Pro.
• Even better interaction with Elgato Stream Deck.

• Game Capture Software can now be controlled by Elgato Stream Deck.
• New device profile for Nintendo Switch.
• Windows 10 Creator's update compatibility.
• New firmware for Game Capture HD60 and HD60 S: resolves an issue when capturing audio with short playback time.
• New firmware for Game Capture HD and HD60: Resolves an issue with pass-through audio not working on ASUS VG245 monitor.
• Various other bug fixes and improvements.

• Live Commentary can be muted for preview again.

• Game Capture devices are properly detected in 32-bit 3rd party software again.

• Introducing the brand new Elgato Gaming logo. Head over to the blog to read more about our bold new look.
• Using latest Twitch API v5.
• Added a new hotkey option to Flashback Record a pre-defined duration. Now you can save the last x minutes at the push of a button.
• Even better performance and stability for AAC audio encoding.
• File Exports now explicitly mention what tracks are being exported separately (like Webcam and Live Commentary).
• Solved audio problems when using Game Capture HD60 in XSplit Broadcaster.
• NVIDIA video encoder is no longer detected as available if no monitor is connected to the graphics card.
• Fixed a video encoder crash on certain systems.
• Various other bug fixes and improvements.

• Added Universal CRT redistributable files to setup to ensure Game Capture runs on a clean Windows 8.1 installation.
• Resolved a driver installer issue that sometimes caused the HD60 Pro driver to disappear after a software update.
• Various stability improvements.

• Text Overlays
• Video Overlays
• Live stream to Facebook and Restream.io
• Improved Software and Hardware encoding
• PlayStation®VR Support
• Option to increase live stream quality even further when using high end PC’s
• Sound Capture can now optionally be installed as part of Game Capture
• Enhancements to Stream Command

• Overlays can be positioned partially outside of the canvas.
• More features for Stream Command editor like docking overlay to edges or copy and paste overlays or even complete scenes.
• Video and audio frame compensation for file export.
• Several improvements for recording especially for Game Capture HD60 Pro.
• Added new context menu to manually show and hide sidebar in full screen mode.
• Various other bug fixes and improvements.

• Sound Capture can now optionally be installed as part of Game Capture.
• Fixed audio was sometimes not in sync for video overlays.
• Added improvements for scroll effect for text overlays.
• Live Streaming is properly working again for interlaced source content.
• Improved video quality for file export of separate webcam track.
• Fixed an issue where Sound Capture caused Game Capture to stuck during signal detection.
• Various other bug fixes and improvements.

• Live streaming to Twitch is working again.
• Few other bug fixes and improvements.

• Live streaming to Twitch is working again.
• Few other bug fixes and improvements.

• Text Overlays?—?Both static and automatically updating from text files.
• Video Overlays?—?Add local video files and even apply chroma key.
• Native support for Facebook Live and Restream.io.
• Improved Software & Hardware Encoding.
• Option to increase live stream quality even further when using high-end PCs.
• Latest versions of Facebook, Twitch and YouTube APIs.
• Various performance and stability improvements.

• Updated driver for Game Capture HD60 S to fix bad picture quality on certain TVs.
• Resolved audio problems with Game Capture HD60 Pro when using Retron 5.
• Uploading videos with a file size greater than 100 MB to Facebook works again.
• Stream title, description and privacy are properly updated again when streaming to YouTube.
• Few other bug fixes and improvements.

• Fixed YouTube login was no longer working.
• Solved a login problem with new Twitter accounts.

• Updated to latest Twitch API

• Fixed an application hang that sometimes occurred when starting live streaming.
• Slightly improved performance for live streaming for certain scenarios.

• Video encoding with NVIDIA NVENC and NVIDIA driver version 368.22 or newer is working again.
• Solved a USB 3 detection problem for Game Capture HD60 S.
• Improvements for recordings with webcam at high bit rate.

• Fixed a problem with Sound Capture not initializing on Windows 7.
• Fixed very high CPU load when playing certain recordings with overlays.
• Temporary fix for streaming problems that occurred after recent NVIDIA driver updates (368.22 or newer). NVIDIA NVENC encoding stopped working due to NVIDIA SDK changes. A final solution will be available soon.
• Other bug fixes and improvements.

• Fixed device initialization issues.
• Solved a problem that caused dropouts in Live Commentary audio track.
• Game Capture will be detected in 32-bit 3rd party applications again, even if Game Capture is not installed to the default directory.
• Update driver for Game Capture HD60 S.
• Interlaced content is being recorded with the correct frame rate with Game Capture HD60 S now.
• Various other bug fixes and improvements.

• File export to 640x480 including overlays is properly working again.
• Fixed cancellation of file exports.
• Sound Capture handles adding and removing audio devices again.
• User interface of Sound Capture is corrrectly drawn on high dpi displays now.
• Video no longer freezes in 3rd party applications when setting custom resolution or frame rate for Game Capture HD60 Pro and HD60 S.
• Improved scaling of small overlay images for Stream Command.
• User interface is automatically set to Chinese language on Chinese Windows systems.
• Various other bug fixes and improvements.

• HD60 S Support: HD60 S will now be recognised in our software and also 3rd party programs.
• XSplit fixes: Device support for all Game Capture products is working again in XSplit Broadcaster and Gamecaster.
• Wii U improvements: Fixed video stuttering after black scene, which mostly happened with Wii U.

• Sound Capture: Add Music, Team Chat and PC audio to your streams and recordings.
• Live Streaming improvements: Better performance and quality output when live streaming from Game Capture software.
• File Export: Numerous improvements to file exports.
• New default overlay scenes: We have updated the default Stream Command scenes to give users more information and inspiration to help create their own overlays.
• Various performance and stability improvements: A whole host of small changes to make Game Capture even better!

• Exported video files no longer cause stuttering in Final Cut Pro.
• Live streaming with Game Capture HD at 720p60 now uses the desired bit rate.
• The new Live button now properly updates its state.
• Stream Command overlays can be positioned using arrow keys again.
• Various other bug fixes and improvements.

• Even more improvements for file export.
• Fixed an issue where live streaming can't get stopped properly.
• Fixed broken audio when using Live Commentary and Web Page overlays at the same time.
• User interface even better indicates live state for preview.
• Various other bug fixes and improvements.

• Fixed audio issues related to Live Commentary and Web Page Overlays.
• Sound Capture control panel no longer pops up on system start.
• Eliminated an application crash in Sound Capture.

• Overall performance improvements.
• Fixed device selection for Game Capture HD60 Pro in case of multi-device setup.
• Various other bug fixes and improvements.

• Audio device detection in Sound Capture is working again.
• Overall improvements to make Sound Capture user interface even more responsive.
• Improved level meter in Sound Capture user interface.
• Added new icons for Game Capture and Sound Capture.
• Fixed a problem with resizing of new browser overlays.
• Webcam is properly rendered during live streaming.
• Updated driver for Game Capture HD60 Pro.
• Various other bug fixes and improvements.

• Numerous improvements for file export.
• Fixed partially broken recordings with Game Capture HD and HD60.
• Device support for 3rd party applications is working again.
• Fixed live streaming with Stream Command and Game Capture HD and HD60.
• Screenshots are stored to the desktop again.
• Sample rate conversion for audio input of Game Capture HD60 Pro is properly functioning.
• Playback of Flashback Recording buffer no longer causes flickering video.
• Various other bug fixes and improvements.

• Fixed live streaming w/o Stream Command for Game Capture HD60 Pro.

• Fixed recordings and Flashback Recording didn't work for Game Capture HD/HD60.

• Fixed Sound Capture doesn't launch on some systems.
• Overall improvements for better performance.
• Using latest version of Intel Media SDK for Intel Quick Sync Video support.
• Improvements for NVIDIA NVENC support.
• Added option to change render size for browser overlays.
• Driver update for Game Capture HD60 Pro, which fixes a sync issue for the hardware encoder.
• HD60 Pro now allows live streaming at a higher resolution/frame rate even if recordings use lower resolution/frame rate.
• Fixed a problem where live streaming was sometimes not working properly with HD60 Pro.
• Better video quality for live streams.
• A new overlay indicates start of a Master Copy recording.
• Fixed muting Sound Capture and Live Commentary for preview did not work during live streaming.
• Various other bug fixes and improvements.

• Public Beta with Sound Capture

• Fixed file export to Windows Live Movie Maker in 64-bit software.
• Automatically detect KB3033929 on Windows 7, which is needed to properly detect Game Capture devices.

• Web Page Overlays: Easily add GIFs, videos and browser alerts.
• Curated Scenes: Ready-to-go, professional scene layouts for you to use at the click of a button.
• Chroma Key: Remove the background from your webcam.
• 64-bit: We are now fully compatible with 64-bit processors by default.
• Nvidia GPU Encoding: Offload CPU usage onto your GPU when using Stream Command to increase performance.
• Usage Data: You can now share anonymous information with us about how you use Game Capture 3.0, helping us improve the software with a refined focus.
• UI Facelift: Something that will be totally new for you is the graphical update we have made to our software. We hope you now find it cleaner, more modern and easier to us.

• Fixed application crash on Windows 7.

• Fixed application crash on Windows 7.

• Added support for Twitch's two-factor authentication.
• Bug fixes and improvements

• Added support for Twitch's two-factor authentication.
• New Game Capture HD and HD60 driver with stability improvements.
• Bug fixes and improvements

• Added import of pre-built scenes for Stream Command.
• New Game Capture HD60 Pro driver fixes Windows Task Manager sometimes shows 100% CPU usage on Windows 10.
• Improved Stream Command performance when using Intel Quick Sync Video Encoder.
• Various bug fixes and improvements

• Added audio support for Web Page overlays.
• Implemented multiple selection for videos to export or delete several videos with one click.
• Added some improvements for 3rd party software support.
• Various bug fixes and improvements

• Added Chroma Key feature for Web Page overlays.
• Updated driver for Game Capture HD60 Pro.
• Fixed already used hotkeys can also get assigned as global hotkeys.
• Various bug fixes and improvements

• Fixed GPU Memory Clock of NVIDIA graphics cards decreases when running Game Capture.
• Fixed rendering of webcam video with Chroma Key for certain graphics cards.
• Fixed a crash that sometimes occurred when loading a new Stream Command scene.
• Fixed a crash that happened when starting export of a file with a very long video title.
• Fixed export of webcam video to a separate file had a wrong file extension.
• Fixed shortcut disappeared from Desktop when updating from an older version.
• Various bug fixes and improvements

• Fixed several stability issues.

• Chroma Key - You can now use a green screen within the software to include in your stream or recording.
• Webpage Overlays - Display follower, subscriber and donation alerts over the top of your gameplay to give your viewers the full streaming experience.
• 64-bit support - If you are using a compatible CPU then you will be able to make full use of it when using our software.
• Scene 10 - We have added one extra scene to Stream Command to give you even more customization options

• Fixed audio distorted in preview and recordings under certain circumstances.
• Fixed webcam sometimes not shown during playback.
• OBS/XSplit: Fixed option "Analog Audio" missing in Game Capture HD60 properties.
• Updated driver for HD60 Pro to fix problems with HDMI passthrough on some systems.
• Various bug fixes and improvements

• Fixed an application crash that was related to the 'Video' list.
• Fixed screenshots with overlays were not working when playing from Flashback buffer.
• Pause/Play button is now disabled, if Flashback Recording is disabled.
• Fixed videos can no longer be selected by clicking in the top right area of a list entry.

• Global Hotkeys: head to the main preferences and assign keyboard shortcuts to start/stop your recording and take screenshots anytime, even when the software is minimized or running in the background.
• Mono Downmix: unify your voice in the Live Commentary settings.
• Various bug fixes and improvements.

• Fixed game audio and video was out of sync in MP4 exports of interlaced content

• Fixed video preview freezes after several minutes on certain systems running Windows 10.
• Fixed a problem where the webcam overlay was not positioned correctly after cropping.

• Fixed a problem that caused file exports were slowed down.
• Fixed an issue where it was possible to select HDMI Audio even if video input was not set to HDMI.

• Auto update now distinguishes between automatic and manual updates.
• Fixed crash that happened when removing device from USB.
• Do not add same device twice when it was plugged in and software was started with no devices connected.

• Improvements for Live Streaming to YouTube

• Fixed Live Commentary dropouts
• Fixed a crash that sometimes occurred during Live Streaming

• Fixed Dailymotion was not available in the previous update.

• Fixed a crash that sometimes happened when capturing at high bit rate.

• Stream in 60 fps quality to YouTube
• Dailymotion streaming platform support is now built-in
• Crop and lower the opacity of your overlays and webcam in Stream Command
• Easily change the location of your video exports and screenshots in the capture settings
• Various bug fixes and improvements

• Fixed OBS crashes when setting the video format in Game Capture HD properties.
• Fixed range of saturation and hue sliders was reversed in Game Capture HD properties for OBS/XSplit.
• Fixed a crash that sometimes occurred when editing a video or tags of a video in the editor.
• Fixed a crash that sometimes occurred when thumbnails are being created.
• Fixed application window position was not properly restored on secondary monitor if it was placed to the left side of the primary monitor.

• Fixes device support in OBS Studio (Early Test Build)
• Enables the color range setting in Device Settings for Component input
• Various bug fixes and improvements

• Bug fixes for OBS and XSplit audio/video sync.
• Minor improvements for live streaming to YouTube.