Discord voice chat is coming to your Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. From today, members of the Xbox Insiders programme will be able to chat with anyone on Discord via voice channels or group calls directly from their console. The service has no general roll-out date but is expected “in the coming weeks” according to a statement from Microsoft.
Streamlined Audio Experience
Today’s update is a highly requested feature, the ability to connect to friends’ voice channels and chat as you all play.
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While you are playing on your console, you will be able to see who is in the call and speaking. You’ll also be able to adjust the sound, and switch between Discord Voice and Xbox game chat.
Insiders can get started by opening the guide by pressing the Xbox button on your console, then go to Parties & Chats and click ‘Try Discord Voice on Xbox’. You’ll see an option to scan a QR code.
The QR code will take you to the apps to connect and set up a two-way link between your Discord account and Xbox. If you’ve previously linked your Discord account to your Xbox, you will have to re-link. To link your accounts you must be at least 13 years old and other parental controls may apply.
Installed
Once your Discord account is linked to Xbox, you can hop in a channel you’d like to talk using the service just as you normally would. On the Discord mobile app, you’ll see a new option to Join on Xbox. At this point, you’ll need the Xbox app to transfer voice chat from your Discord account to your Xbox.
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If you have it installed, the Xbox app will launch. Then it will let you connect the Discord Voice chat to your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One console. Discord’s safety standards will apply when chatting on Xbox consoles with the voice service.
For questions on the Xbox Insider program visit the FAQ. For support related to Xbox updates, visit the official Xbox Support site.
