Xbox users can now stream to Discord directly

Xbox players can now stream their game to Discord friends directly from their consoles. The feature is being released for Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha rings of Xbox insiders, but will soon be available for everyone as well.

Xbox insiders will be required to link their Discord account to their Xbox, then press the Xbox button on the controller and scroll to Parties & chats, to select Discord. Players can select their voice channel and server, to begin streaming the game.

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Earlier this year Discord has changed its username policy compelling its users to create a unique username. Last year, the platform also added voice chat functionality to Xbox, and then PlayStation this year.

Microsoft Xbox is gearing up for the Gamescom this year, all set to release playable demos of Armored Core VI, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, and Stalker 2. Game Pass titles for this month were A Short Hike, Broforce Forever, Celeste, and Everspace 2.