Discord Launches Free Social SDK to Enhance Game Connectivity

The new toolkit allows developers to integrate Discord’s social features directly into their games, improving player engagement and communication.

The Discord Social SDK enables developers to integrate features like unified friends lists, cross-platform messaging, and voice chat into their games at no cost.
Players can use the SDK’s features without a Discord account, though account linking offers enhanced connectivity with Discord’s ecosystem.
The SDK supports C++, Unreal Engine, and Unity on Windows 11+ and macOS, with console and mobile compatibility planned for the future.
Early adopters of the SDK include developers such as Theorycraft Games, Scopely, and Tencent Games, who aim to enhance community engagement within their games.
Discord highlights the SDK as a solution to challenges in game discovery and retention, leveraging its 200 million monthly active users to drive visibility and growth for developers.