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Discord Launches New PS4 and PS5 Account Integration

Gradually rolling out to American gamers first

By Cesar Cadenas Cesar Cadenas Writer California State University - Long Beach Cesar Cadenas has been writing about the tech industry since 2016 on a variety of topics like cryptocurrency, video games, the latest gadgets, and much more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 2, 2022 12:43PM EST Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Gaming Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Starting today, PS4 and PS5 players will be able to connect their PlayStation Network (PSN) account to their Discord account and show off what games they’re playing. This new integration is pretty limited in scope as it slowly rolls out to gamers in the United States first. This new integration is the result of a partnership that Sony and Discord announced back in May 2021 as the two work to connect the two communities. Although small in scale, there may be more on the horizon, with Discord mentioning it’s looking forward to continuing its partnership with the gaming giant. Sony/Discord This new feature will be available on every platform Discord is on, from Windows computers to Android devices. You can connect your Discord account by going into the app's User Settings and signing in to your PSN account. You can also configure how you want to display information. Discord mentions you'll need to change your PSN Privacy Setting to "Anyone" in order to display what game you're playing to friends. It's unknown when this integration will roll out to other countries, with Discord simply stating "soon." Sony/Discord It’s also worth pointing out that Sony Interactive Entertainment made a small investment into Discord, so this business relationship probably runs deeper than a simple app integration and may lead to new exclusive features. We don’t know how they plan to expand, but if it’s any indication, Discord is beta testing a new Account Switcher feature that allows users with multiple accounts to easily switch between them. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Discord Drops a $3 Basic Subscription Tier, an Activities Feature, and More How to Link Twitch to Discord How to Play PS4 Games on a PC YouTube Music vs. Spotify: Which Service Better Fits Your Music Needs? How to Create a PlayStation Network Account How to Connect a PS4 Controller to a PS5 How to Connect a PlayStation Network Account to Discord How to Sync a PS5 Controller How to Fix it When Your PS4 Is Overheating How to Connect AirPods to PS5 How to Get a Refund on PS4 or PS5 Games What to Do If Your PSN Account Is Compromised How to Cancel PlayStation Plus How to Fix It When a PS5 Controller Won't Sync PlayStation 6: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors How to Use a PS5 Controller on Your PC or Mac Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies