This is the year when Sony unveils and capitalises on its plans to share some sort of PlayStation integration with social service Discord, and it looks like work is already going on behind the scenes. First spotted by Reddit users and then corroborated by MP1ST, a Discord user was able to link a PSN account to their profile. It doesn't sound like they were able to actually do anything with this newfound connectivity, but the classic PlayStation logo was presented alongside Reddit, Spotify, Steam, Twitch, and Twitter connections.
Apparently, the PSN logo is sourced from a beta version of Discord and isn't live in the final version of the service just yet. Digging into the code, MP1ST reports you'll be able to display what PS5, PS4 game you're currently playing through Discord. This is a rather basic implementation, though, so we expect Discord to offer much more when it hits Sony systems later on in 2022.
We shared our own thoughts on what Discord integration could mean for PS5, PS4 over the Christmas break, explaining how "it could change the way we play together". What do you hope to get out of Sony's investment in Discord? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
[source reddit.com, via mp1st.com]
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@Rural-Bandit
I say we exclude PC players, though.
Too many hackers. Granted people hack on console as well, but it’s a lot less prevalent.
@TheRedComet This.
This is the main reason I hear "cross-play" and say "no thanks." I don't play a lot of multiplayer, but when I do, I prefer to play with people on the same console I'm on, and avoid playing on PC entirely. I tend to disable cross play when doing so is an option.
@Rural-Bandit
Normally the game attempts to pair pad users with other pad users. But sometimes it just doesn’t work and you get matched with keyboard users too.
I did ok on Cold War on pad against M&K board players myself. Modern aim assist really helps level the playing field.
For me, it was the hackers that broke my Cold War experience. And 99% of them are on PC, since it’s much easier to install aimbot and other tools while be undetectable by security software.
I fully support cross play with Xbox users. Always have; in fact it took way too long. When Black Ops 2 was big, I couldn’t play with my friends because they were all on 360 and I was on PS3. I griped alot about a game that was identical on both platforms, yet you couldn’t play with your friends on the other ecosystem.
I hate Discord for allowing spam bots to spam on my channels and not allowing me to ban/remove them. What's the point to allow French language spam on my English language channels?
Hence that I almost stopped using it...
@Jemusu @get2sammyb Awesome news imo, I've been using Discord since 2015 and can't wait to chat with ya'll in the official PushSquare server once the invite link goes live.
@TheRedComet Totally agree. I was a PC battlefield guy but when bf4 came out i switch to ps4 and never looked back. online PC gaming can be a traumatic experience.
i've been expecting this since last year, really need this for easier communication while playing FF14. currently using phone for speaking with other players, but im hoping to be able speak directly to my TV using PS camera mic/PS5 dualsense mic while partying up and chilling in FF14.
@Jemusu My Discord is Kid Boruto (Ryan)#1987 if you wish to DM me privately.
No worries if you'd rather wait until the official PushSquare server is live.
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