Discord’s Long-Awaited Desktop Update Brings Major Improvements
Despite past controversies, Discord remains a daily hub for millions of users who rely on it for chatting, video calls, and gaming. However, the desktop app has felt outdated for some time, leading to widespread calls for a refresh. That long-awaited update has now arrived, bringing a modernized design, improved performance, and a completely revamped Game Overlay.
A Faster and More Compatible Game Overlay
One of the biggest overhauls in this update is the Game Overlay feature, which previously suffered from performance issues and compatibility conflicts with anti-cheat systems. The new version eliminates these problems, ensuring smoother gameplay and broader game support, including high-profile titles.
The updated overlay now includes an action bar that provides quick access to voice and video controls, game streaming, and call management. Users can even watch friends’ streams directly within the overlay, adding a new level of interactivity. Plus, every element of the overlay can be repositioned, preventing it from obstructing key parts of the game’s interface.
A Fresh Look for the Discord Desktop App
The visual overhaul of Discord’s desktop app is immediately noticeable, bringing it more in line with the mobile experience while offering additional customization. Refined icons, color adjustments, and theme choices make navigation clearer and more visually appealing.
Users can now choose from four themes—Light, Ash, Dark, and Onyx—and switch between different layout modes: Spacious, Standard, and Compact. Additionally, during active calls, voice and video controls have been centralized into a single bar, making them more accessible. The new design also introduces clearer microphone and camera indicators, with green and red lights showing their status.
With this update, Discord is embracing a more modern and flexible approach, ensuring it remains the go-to platform for gaming and communication.
