A new update for Xbox owners brings Discord voice chat to consoles.
This will allow users to “chat with anyone on Discord via voice channels or group calls directly from your console.” Xbox says this will make it easier for us to connect with other users on their different platforms.
“Planning a few rounds of multiplayer action in Halo Infinite with friends on both the console and computer? Exploring new biomes with your friends in Minecraft? Do you see them already playing a game that supports crossword puzzle? on your voice channel and chat while you play. “, he explained.
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For now, this update will only be available to a select few using Xbox Insiders. It will then be rolled out to the wider community in the “coming weeks”. Eurogamer will keep you informed as soon as we have more information.
For those who are eligible to try this new update today, to get started you’ll need to go to “Parties and Chats” on your console and from there click on the “Try Discord Voice on Xbox” option.
A QR code will then appear to scan it, which when done will take you to the Discord and Xbox apps to “connect and set up a two-way link between your Discord and Xbox account.”
You’ll see an option in the Discord mobile app to “join Xbox.” Microsoft says from here that you’ll need the “Xbox app to transfer voice chat from your Discord account to your Xbox.”
Configuring (via Microsoft).
General information, Microsoft has also said that you will need to reconnect your account if you have linked your Discord account to your Xbox in the past.
When all of this is enabled, you can adjust the sound, switch between Discord Voice and Xbox game chat whenever you want, and see who else is on the call with you.
The new Discord update for Xbox in use (via Microsoft).
If you’re not sure which game to try this latest update on, why not take a look at the Eurogamer guide on Xbox Game Pass here. Happy chatting everyone!