Discord lets its users connect their accounts to a plethora of other commonly used applications. The list includes popular applications like Facebook, GitHub, Battle.net, Reddit, Spotify, Steam, Twitch, Twitter, Xbox and YouTube. It has now been announced that the PlayStation Network will finally be available to be linked on the instant messaging platform.
These connected applications allow users to display them on their Discord profile, with some providing further options like syncing friends in the case of Facebook and displaying Spotify as the user's status. PlayStation owners will also display their accounts and game activities on the communication service.
In a post on their official blog on January 31, 2022, Discord announced that they were gradually rolling out the option of linking PSN accounts and "display PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 game activity in [the] user profile."
Once connected, any game they are currently playing on PS4 or PS5 will be displayed on Discord's interface. Players will also have the option of showcasing their PlayStation Network online ID so that others can add them and tag along.
To connect the two accounts, users will need to follow these steps:
In May last year, Sony announced that they were partnering with the messaging platform. The announcement stated:
This will be great news for PlayStation players who can now share their game activities on their Discord profile. With the litany of applications available to be connected, the instant messaging platform provides the perfect ecosystem for their users to share.
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