After coming to PlayStation, Discord is coming to Xbox Series and One, but not for everyone!
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It is clear that the discord and Microsoft are not over. After bragging about having kept the line in an aborted purchase, Microsoft saw how its PlayStation teamed up with Discord to integrate the platform into its ecosystem. But today we learn that the cards have been shuffled again.
Discord, Microsoft and Sony are in a boat
Before we get to today’s news, we have to go back and review some of the history between Discord and the two manufacturers Sony and Microsoft. In March 2021, Bloomberg and VentureBeat reported that Microsoft was closely studying the idea of buying DiscordDiscord was then open to being bought to secure its future. Discord was then valued at 7 billion a sum that is within the reach of the GAFAM member.
However, less than a month after these revelations, the Wall Street Journal also published an article, but to indicate that Discord reportedly ended talks with Microsoftthat would have put 10,000 million on the table. a matter of time and stock market ambitions, they told us. In May, there was a big twist in the case, as Sony announces that it has taken a minority stake on Discord, integrating the messaging service into its PlayStation ecosystem.
A few months later, in September, Discord announces it has raised $500 million with the help of Dragoneer Investment Group, which has allowed the company to be valued at 15,000 million dollars. In January, the partnership between Sony PlayStation finally came to fruition, allowing gamers to link their Discord account to their PlayStation account, and thus enjoy written or spoken chat roomsYou can also use videos, GIFs, stickers, emojis and everything that is usually found on Discord.
Discord and Microsoft finally come together after constant requests from players
Today it’s up to Microsoft to announce the integration of Discord into their ecosystemand so answer a demand for many years of the players! voice chatVoice chat, whether between two people or in a group, arrives today on Xbox Series and Xbox One, but not for everyone. At the moment, Microsoft the rollout of the service to Xbox InsidersMore specifically, the Xbox Alpha and Alpha Skip Ahead ranks. But rest assured, after a large-scale testing phase, Discord should be available to all players Xbox.
This update brings a much-requested feature: Discord voice chat on Xbox consoles lets you communicate with your friends and community while playing your favorite games. Planning a few games of Halo Infinite with friends who play on both console and PC? Do you want to explore new biomes with your friends in Minecraft? Do you see them playing a title that supports cross-play? Connect to their voice group and chat while you play. When playing on console, you will be able to see who is in the party and who is speaking. You’ll also be able to adjust the volume and switch from Discord chat to Xbox voice chat.
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