Overview

• Discord's new in-game overlay is faster, widget-based, and no longer hooks into games, improving compatibility with anti-cheat systems and supporting more titles.
• The update introduces four free themes, including a new Onyx dark mode optimized for OLED screens, alongside Ash, Dark, and Light themes.
• Users can now customize UI density, adjust spacing for readability, and resize the channel list for better navigation and viewing.
• Voice and video call controls have been centralized into a new action bar, with clearer visual indicators for mic and camera status.
• The redesign aligns the desktop app with the mobile version, reflecting Discord's commitment to enhancing the PC gaming experience and positioning itself ahead of a potential IPO.