Discord revamps overlay and desktop to make PC gaming easier
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Summary
Discord is releasing a new version of its Game Overlay to make playing games on the platform smoother and more streamlined.
The new individual widgets give the user greater control, allowing them to adapt the Overlay to their needs.
The new version also works with a broader range of games without interfering with the game’s performance as it no longer needs to ‘hook’ directly into the game to work.
Discord is also rolling out a desktop refresh which offers more customisation, including four themes and three new UI density options.
While in a call, the new desktop app offers more centralised controls for voice and video settings with a larger number of controls collected into one easily accessible bar.
The new appearance is also designed to be less overwhelming by reducing visual noise and enhancing legibility, with refreshed colours and illustrations throughout the app.