In its ongoing bid to take the integration of Xbox and Discord to the next level, Microsoft is launching a new feature: the ability for Xbox users to stream their gameplay directly to Discord. This recent development marks a significant shift in the console gaming ecosystem, narrowing the gap between PC and console streaming capabilities.
A year after Discord added voice chat integration to Xbox Series S/X and Xbox One consoles, the company has announced that it will soon empower Xbox owners to stream their gameplay directly on its platform, a feature that was reserved for PC and mobile users.
Gamers will soon be able to utilize this function to share gaming feats and seek advice from friends for challenging tasks or boss battles. Available initially for members of the Xbox Insider program, the full release is expected soon.
Microsoft's new "stream your game" option is built into the Parties & Chats section of the Xbox dashboard, simplifying the process for gamers. Once connected to a Discord server, users can easily stream their gameplay, while also customizing their stream settings.
Unfortunately, this exciting new capability is a one-way street as of now, meaning Xbox users can't view streams from their friends broadcasting on Discord. Yet, given the consistent improvements in Xbox and Discord integration, there's a glimmer of hope for future enhancements, including the ability to view Discord streams on Xbox and perhaps participate in text chats.