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Discord Update: August 11, 2026 Changelog (opens in new tab)

Discord’s August 11, 2026 update focuses on profile customization, safer content discovery, and improved social features. It also expands Discord to Meta Quest, adds desktop game embeds, and continues a broader settings redesign. Behind the visible features, Discord upgraded its desktop client to Electron 42, bringing modest CPU improvements. ### Profile and Social Features - Desktop users can format their bios with a WYSIWYG editor instead of memorizing Markdown. - Profiles can now be set to private and shown to everyone, only members of smaller servers, or only friends. - Friend requests can include a note explaining why the request was sent. - New profile Frames are available in the Discord Shop for additional customization. ### Spoiler Channels - Servers can create spoiler text channels that require members to confirm they want to view the content. - This provides an alternative to marking an entire channel as Age Restricted. ### Game Sharing and Meta Quest - Desktop users can mention games with commands such as `@game Palworld`. - Discord embeds the selected game in the message when it has a Discord profile. - Mobile support for game mentions is planned. - Discord is now available on Meta Quest, allowing users to keep the app visible while using other VR experiences. ### Settings and Desktop Improvements - The settings redesign renames **Activity** to **Games & Apps**. - **Content & Social** is now called **Messaging Permissions**. - Related settings, including authorized apps, connections, operating-system-specific pages, and keybindings, have been consolidated. - Several settings pages received updated language and styling, including Data & Privacy and Activity Privacy. - The desktop app now runs on Electron 42, improving maintenance and providing incremental CPU-usage reductions. Discord’s update combines convenience features with ongoing usability and infrastructure work. Users interested in smaller fixes can consult Discord’s patch-note archive or the community bug megathread on r/DiscordApp.

Discord is Now on Meta Quest: Reach Out to Your Servers While in VR (opens in new tab)

Discord is now available directly through Meta’s Horizon App Store, eliminating the need for sideloading, browser workarounds, or a second device. The Meta Quest app provides the full Discord experience in VR, including servers, direct messages, group messages, voice calls, video chats, and gameplay streaming. Eligible users who try the app may also receive a free month of Nitro. ## Full Discord Access in VR - Users can download Discord directly from the Meta Horizon App Store. - The app includes: - All Discord servers - Direct messages and group DMs - Voice calls using the Quest’s built-in microphone - Discord can remain pinned in the VR playspace while users play games such as *Beat Saber* or spend time in VRChat. - Conversations can appear as a floating virtual window alongside other VR activities. ## Meta Avatar Video Chats and Gameplay Streaming - Users can join Discord video calls as their Meta Avatar. - Quest gameplay can be streamed directly to Discord. - This removes previous workarounds involving browser-based streaming and sharing browser tabs. - The feature supports social interaction between users in VR and friends on PCs, phones, or consoles. ## Free Nitro Promotion - New or returning Nitro users may qualify for one free month. - Eligibility is offered after logging into Discord through a Meta Quest headset. - Nitro benefits include: - Higher-quality Go Live streaming - Additional profile customization options - Access to more than 50 games through Xbox Game Pass - Users can check eligibility through Discord’s support documentation. The article recommends downloading Discord from the Quest app store to keep servers, calls, and gaming conversations accessible while in VR. Qualifying users should also claim the promotional Nitro month.