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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.

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Celebrate Discord’s 11th Birthday with an Exclusive Set of Emoji and Wallpapers (opens in new tab)

Discord celebrates its 11th birthday by offering the community a free collection of more than 20 Discord-themed emojis, over 20 wallpapers, and a digital poster. The assets are designed for use in servers, profiles, banners, and personal devices, reinforcing Discord’s playful community identity. Users can download the complete asset kit and share the artwork with friends. ## Birthday Asset Collection - The celebration looks back to Discord’s 2015 launch and the gaming culture of that era. - The free downloadable pack includes: - More than 20 custom Discord emojis - More than 20 desktop and mobile wallpapers - A digital poster - The artwork features Discord themes and characters, including Wumpus. ## Ways to Use the Assets - Upload the emojis to a Discord server for members to use. - Set the wallpapers as desktop or mobile backgrounds. - Use the artwork as a profile image or server banner. - Servers that have filled their emoji limits can try the assets in the official Discord Town Hall server. ## Community Participation - Discord links to a beginner’s guide explaining how to upload custom emojis. - Users are encouraged to return to voice chat and show friends the new artwork. - Discord hints that some designs may eventually become physical collectibles through future social media announcements. The main recommendation is to download the free asset kit, add the emojis and wallpapers to personal Discord spaces, and join the Discord Town Hall server if additional access is needed.