PS5 Integrates Discord for Direct Voice Chat Access: Here's How It Works

Sony has announced a new update for PlayStation 5 (PS5) users that integrates Discord, the popular messaging platform, directly into the console for voice chats. This update aims to simplify the process of joining voice calls, addressing a common request from gamers who found the previous method cumbersome. Here's how to use it.

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Addressing User Feedback with Direct Integration

Since the collaboration between PlayStation and Discord was first unveiled three years ago, users have been gradually seeing improvements. Initially, PS5 players could link their accounts and access certain features through Discord, but joining voice chats required navigating through a separate PC or mobile app first. This indirect method frustrated many gamers, prompting Sony to take action.

In response to user feedback, Sony has now enabled PS5 users to join Discord voice chats directly from their consoles. This enhancement eliminates the need for a secondary device, making the experience more straightforward and user-friendly. The integration is seamlessly integrated into the PS5's Game Base, where users can view who's already in the call and receive notifications for incoming calls from Discord users.

How PS5 Users Can Utilize the New Feature

The rollout of this feature will begin in phases across different regions, starting with Japan/Asia and moving through Europe, Australia/New Zealand, the Middle East, and finally the Americas. Unlike previous updates bundled in PS5 firmware releases, this improvement is a standalone update aimed at enhancing user experience without waiting for broader system updates.

To join a Discord voice chat directly from the PS5:

Navigate to the Game Base in the PS5 Control Center.
Select the Discord tab to access your servers.
Choose a voice channel and press Join to enter the chat.

This change comes on the heels of other recent PlayStation enhancements aimed at improving multiplayer experiences and social interactions among users.