Discord Rolls Out Major Desktop Update with Revamped Overlay and New Themes
The redesigned app introduces customizable widgets, improved performance, and UI enhancements tailored for PC gamers, aligning with Discord's broader strategic goals.
- Discord's new in-game overlay is faster, widget-based, and no longer hooks into games, improving compatibility with anti-cheat systems and supporting more titles.
- The update introduces four free themes, including a new Onyx dark mode optimized for OLED screens, alongside Ash, Dark, and Light themes.
- Users can now customize UI density, adjust spacing for readability, and resize the channel list for better navigation and viewing.
- Voice and video call controls have been centralized into a new action bar, with clearer visual indicators for mic and camera status.
- The redesign aligns the desktop app with the mobile version, reflecting Discord's commitment to enhancing the PC gaming experience and positioning itself ahead of a potential IPO.
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