How to Use Discord Voice Chat on PlayStation 5

Exciting new features from Discord are now available on the PlayStation 5, providing players with the opportunity to communicate through a single service. Now that integration is available, here are the steps to linking your accounts and utilizing Discord voice chat on the PlayStation 5.

If you have always enjoyed chatting with your friends on Discord, then you will love the new feature on the PlayStation 5. Similar to Xbox, PlayStation has now incorporated Discord into its voice capabilities, giving players the opportunity to communicate through the software instead of party chat.

Ever since February 2, 2023, Discord has been accessible to PlayStation users, although it was previously limited to those participating in beta testing. However, Sony has recently released a new Discord chat update for PS5 users, providing a seamless way to communicate with friends through voice calls on the high-tech console.

Linking Your Discord Account to Your PlayStation 5

Access the settings menu on your PlayStation.
Select Users and Accounts.
Choose Linked Services.
To initiate the linking process, simply click on the new Discord ability.
Scan the QR code and display the code on the screen.
The connection between the two accounts has now been established.

To use Discord voice chat on your PlayStation, the initial step is to connect your Discord account to your PS5. This is essential as you must have access to Discord before setting it up on your gaming console. Therefore, the first task is to ensure that you have accounts for both services.

After creating those accounts, you can connect them by following the aforementioned steps. Another option is to access the PS5 control center toolbar and click on ‘Game Base’, then choose the Discord icon to link your accounts.

Screenshot of the PS5 Game Base UI. — dexerto

Upon clicking on the Discord icon for the first time, you will be prompted to link your account in a similar manner to when accessing the console settings. Although both methods serve the same purpose, linking accounts directly from Game Base can expedite the process.

How to Use Discord on Your PlayStation 5

Select Game Base from PS5 control center
Select Discord tab
Select the Discord server or direct message group you wish to become a member of.
Choose your desired voice channel, where you can view important information such as the members in the group.

Once your accounts are linked, it is easy to make individual voice calls to friends or join voice channels on your current Discord servers. You can easily access your Discord friends and channels by clicking on the Game Base icon in the PS5 control center.

By clicking on the Discord icon on the left-hand side, you can access a list of all the channels you are a member of. If you prefer to call a friend directly, you can select ‘Direct Voice Chats’ to view your most recent chat history, just like on the desktop app.

Additionally, the PlayStation 5 will also notify users when they receive a call from another person. And that concludes the explanation.

If you are unable to access the new Discord integration on Game Base, there is no need to worry. Simply make sure that your PS5 console is updated and you will have access to the exciting new Discord voice-calling features.

If you own a Discord server and are looking to improve the user experience by adding bots, we have compiled a list of the top Discord bots for music, moderation, and games that you can add in 2023. Additionally, we have a helpful guide that explains how to use Discord on your Xbox.