The Xbox August 2024 update brings huge improvements to Discord on Xbox consoles
The previously-announced improvements to Discord on Xbox are now available for everyone.
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After spending some time in testing, previously announced Discord improvements are rolling out for all Xbox players.
As shared viaXbox Wireon Wednesday, the Xbox August 2024 update is rolling out across consoles, bringing a couple of major updates to how Discord functionality works on Xbox Series X|S. These features were firstannounced back in July, and have been tested by players in theXbox Insider Program. Now, players on Xbox can directly watch a Discord stream from their console by hopping in and joining their friend.
Another big addition sees players able to chat with each other through Discord on Xbox without any app. As long as your Discord and Xbox accounts are properly linked, you’ll be good to go.
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Outside of Discord, players are also getting more granular control when choosing what to install on their Xbox consoles or PC via the Microsoft Store. When dealing with a game that has multiple optional installs, such as a recentCall of Dutytitle, players can pick and choose which separate bits to install, instead of everything being installed all at once by default.
Looking ahead, Xbox players can look forward to button toggling, which was previously announcedalongside a suite of accessibility-focused devices. This feature is currently in testing for players signed up to the Xbox Insider Program.
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Analysis: Some great platform improvements
I’ve been happy using Discord on my Xbox Series X, but there’s simply no denying that dealing with transferring calls could get a little annoying. Eliminating that tedium is a big improvement, and a great way to ensure cross-platform game chats are viable, considering Discord’s presence on Windows PC and PlayStation consoles.
I’m also happy that we will have more control over what to install immediately in the future. This is definitely far more relevant to Call of Duty games than most other titles, but it’s still a useful feature.
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Samuel Tolbert is a freelance writer covering gaming news, previews, reviews, interviews and different aspects of the gaming industry, specifically focusing on Xbox and PC gaming on Windows Central. You can find him on Twitter@SamuelTolbert.
