Discord integration is finally coming to Xbox, with Xbox Insiders getting it first and the general public following later.
Later today (July 20), a subset of Xbox Insiders will be able to test out the Discord integration; as stated on the announcement article, it will “extend to more in the coming weeks.” Later today, Xbox Insider release notes will be available, offering more particular information.
Voice chats on Discord are coming to Xbox. Before a larger deployment later this year, Xbox Insider program members can test the capability starting today. When playing cross-platform games like Halo Infinite, the feature makes it easier to converse by allowing Discord users on Xbox, PC, and mobile to join the same voice channel. However, the connection isn’t quite as smooth as just installing Discord on your Xbox.
How Discord will seem on Xbox.
Connecting with pals on mobile, Xbox, and PC will be simple thanks to the ability to “talk with anyone on Discord via voice channels or group calls directly from your console.”
The same as when using Discord on a phone or computer, you can see who is speaking and who is on a call with you while playing a game on a console. Additionally, you will have the option to switch between Xbox game chat and Discord voice.
Although it is already possible to link your Discord account to your Xbox account, the page does mention that to access the voice chat features, you will need to re-link your accounts. However, you’ll also need the Xbox app to transmit voice chat from your Discord account to your Xbox if you’re conversing on a mobile device and select the new option Join on Xbox.
The PlayStation started rolling out Discord compatibility earlier this year, leaving the Nintendo Switch as the only one of the major three without any kind of Discord feature. Additionally, it implies that cross-play games like Fortnite will make it simple for PlayStation and Xbox users to interact with one another.
Discord must first be linked to your Xbox Account. You’ll need to repeat the process if you previously completed it to allow your Discord contacts to see your Gamertag in order to provide the app voice permissions on your Xbox console. The User Settings section of Discord contains a link to connect your accounts. Follow the on-screen instructions after selecting the Xbox icon from the “Connections” menu by clicking or tapping the cog icon.
Even though it was a tiny investment, PlayStation made a similar investment in Discord last year. The chat service doesn’t appear interested in being acquired right now, as a rumor from last year claimed that Microsoft had explored buying Discord for about $10 billion but decided against it.
You’ll need to download the Xbox mobile app because the entire process involves hand-offs. Join a voice channel through Discord to communicate with your pals; you’ll see a new “Join on Xbox” button there. When you tap that, the Xbox software on your phone will launch automatically and prompt you to select the console to which the call audio should be forwarded. Now picture having to do that every time you want to use Discord on your Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S.
