Discord revamps overlay and desktop to make PC gaming easier

Discord announced a series of updates for the desktop app that help make PC gaming easier and work better for players. The company is releasing a completely new version of the Game Overlay with expanded game support and better performance, along with a refreshed look for the desktop app that brings new ways to tweak and customize Discord to make it work best for players. This follows a couple of updates last week during the Game Developers Conference, where it introduced a new mobile ad format and a social SDK. Introducing the new Game Overlay Discord rebuilt the Game Overlay from the ground up to help make talking with friends while playing your favorite games smoother. Previously, the Overlay worked best by “hooking” itself directly into your game’s window, sacrificing game performance in the process. This new version of the Overlay delivers a snappier, faster experience, focused around what you care about most. The next time you open the Overlay, you’ll notice everything is no ... Read full article.