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Discord is experimenting with a brand-new feature that could change how gaming communities play together: Discord Game Servers. This experimental tool lets you turn Server Boosts into dedicated game servers for popular multiplayer titles. No external hosting, no complicated setup, and no extra costs beyond boosts your server may already have.
While this feature is only available to select servers for now, it gives us a look into the future of how Discord might blend communication and gameplay even more tightly.
What Are Discord Game Servers?
Discord’s Game Servers feature allows server owners to create hosted, customizable game servers directly from their server settings. These servers can run supported games (Discord hasn’t released the full list yet) and act as a shared gaming space for your community.
Think of it as:
A built-in way to host game nights
A centralized hub for your community to play together
A lightweight alternative to setting up a private server elsewhere
Instead of paying a third-party host, you can use Server Boosts to unlock server creation and configuration.
Why This Feature Matters for Communities
1. Easy Setup for Game Nights
No more fussing with port forwarding or renting servers. You can set up a server in minutes.
2. Boosts Become More Valuable
Instead of just perks like better audio quality or emoji slots, boosts now have a practical gameplay benefit.
3. Perfect for Tight-Knit Communities
Small Discord servers that regularly play games together get a reliable, dedicated place to hang out and play.
4. Unified Experience Inside Discord
Voice chat + gameplay + server hosting all in one place? Huge quality-of-life win.
Limitations (For Now)
This feature is still experimental, meaning:
- Only select servers have access.
- Limited game support.
- Features may change before full release.
How to Set It Up / Read Full Details
Discord’s official support article walks through requirements, setup steps, and FAQs:
If your server has access, you’ll find the Game Servers tab under Server Settings.
Final Thoughts
Discord’s Game Servers feature is a big step toward making the platform more than just a communication hub. If the experiment goes well, this could become one of the most valuable reasons to build and boost a community on Discord. It simplifies hosting, strengthens community engagement, and gives gamers a new way to play together without leaving the platform.