--- title: "Discord for Developers" description: "Tools, integrations, and platform capabilities for game developers to tap into the power of Discord" url: "https://dev-portal.dehaven.org/examples/discord" image: "https://dev-portal.dehaven.org/_og/d/c_Ocean.takumi,title_Discord+for+Developers,description_~VG9vbHMsIGludGVncmF0aW9ucywgYW5kIHBsYXRmb3JtIGNhcGFiaWxpdGllcyBmb3IgZ2FtZSBkZXZlbG9wZXJzIHRvIHRhcCBpbnRvIHRoZSBwb3dlciBvZiBEaXNjb3Jk,props_eyJ0aGVtZSI6eyJtb2RlIjoibGlnaHQiLCJjb2xvcnMiOnsicHJpbWFyeSI6IiMyRUE4QTYifX19,p_Ii9leGFtcGxlcy9kaXNjb3JkIg,s_x3dpoXE4WGP_MOa7.png" --- ![Discord developer platform hero illustration](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6257adef93867e50d84d30e2/6995885ab18e401b7eb3c6fc_16x9.webp) ## Discord for Game Developers Tools, integrations, and platform capabilities for game developers to tap into the power of Discord. [Connect With Our Team](https://discord.com/developers/contact-us)[Explore the Platform](#platform) ## [Reach into one of the world’s largest and most engaged gaming audiences](#reach-into-one-of-the-worlds-largest-and-most-engaged-gaming-audiences) Discord already has the attention. The platform lets games show up where decisions, recommendations, and purchases happen. ### [90M+](#_90m) **Daily Active Users** Reach players who gather on Discord every day. ### [90%+](#_90) **Play Video Games** Meet players where they connect, before, during, and after play. ### [~40%](#_40) **Start a game within an hour** Of watching someone stream that game on PC. ## [How Games Use Discord to Drive Growth](#how-games-use-discord-to-drive-growth) Players gather before the session, during the session, and after the session. The platform lets games extend that social layer into measurable outcomes. ![Discord object](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6257adef93867e50d84d30e2/678a4e92695af76b1f7487a3_Set%201%2015.webp) ### [Connect your game to Discord](#connect-your-game-to-discord) Social Layer integration links in-game accounts with Discord accounts so players stay connected beyond the session. ![Discord mascot](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6257adef93867e50d84d30e2/678a4b31695af76b1f713594_Discord_Nelly_Pose2_Flying%201.webp) ### [Stay top of mind beyond gameplay](#stay-top-of-mind-beyond-gameplay) Keep your game present in the conversations where players decide what to play next. ![Discord cube object](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6257adef93867e50d84d30e2/678a4c12dbf6be5d792aa920_Clyde%20Cube.webp) ### [Turn social activity into outcomes](#turn-social-activity-into-outcomes) Drive longer playtime, new player discovery, and incremental revenue opportunities. ## [Valuable individually. Incredibly powerful together.](#valuable-individually-incredibly-powerful-together) Strong communities are incredibly valuable, but servers are not the whole story. Take advantage of Discord's entire platform to win more players, more playtime, and more revenue. ![Connect your game case study](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6257adef93867e50d84d30e2/67d821b9a4056616a41a798e_Cross%20Platform%20Chat%20Video%201-poster-00001.jpg) **Integration and Account Linking** ### [Connect Your Game](#connect-your-game) Activate Account Linking, enabling players to connect their game and Discord accounts and unlock richer cross-platform social experiences to support greater engagement, retention, and reach. [Learn More](https://discord.com/developers/social-sdk) ![Monetize beyond the game case study](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6257adef93867e50d84d30e2/69a05652bdc9ad95760e67c6_DiscordXRivals_Wishlist_Promo_1080x1080_web_3mb_poster.0000000.jpg) **Social Commerce** ### [Monetize Beyond the Game](#monetize-beyond-the-game) Sell in-game items directly through Discord, in the social spaces where players and their friends already spend time together, expanding your potential buyer pool and helping to drive incremental revenue. [Learn More](https://discord.com/developers/social-commerce) ![Expand your community case study](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6257adef93867e50d84d30e2/66abbe5523a7dcd1b6e7fe0c_interactive-games-poster-00001.jpg) **Official Game Communities** ### [Expand Your Community](#expand-your-community) Create and manage your game's official server, where players can gather, coordinate, and stay connected between sessions. Extend your game with apps that support coordination, automation, and community-driven experiences. [Learn More](https://discord.com/community) ![Reach new players case study](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6257adef93867e50d84d30e2/678785a879cb5eba30a7f533_Discord_GameplayQuest_16x9_V05_4MB-2pass-vbr-poster-00001.jpg) **Ads on Discord** ### [Reach New Players](#reach-new-players) Run rewarded, opt-in ads on Discord that turn gameplay into discovery. Players complete in-game objectives and share progress socially, helping new players find your game through trusted, friend-led context. [Learn More](https://discord.com/ads/quests) ## [Games Unlocking Discord’s Full Potential](#games-unlocking-discords-full-potential) See how game teams are building beyond the server and using the full breadth of Discord’s developer solutions to gain a competitive edge. ![Pax Dei](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/625fe439fb70a9d901e138ab/695cdf486ded00bb911f2f56_Pax-p-1600.jpg) ### [Pax Dei](#pax-dei) Mainframe Industries integrated Discord Social SDK to power Pax Dei’s social stack, leading to a 39% increase in gameplay days for linked players. ![Rust](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/625fe439fb70a9d901e138ab/695ce27cab1e9ea89f1e13b4__Rust_%20-p-1600.webp) ### [Rust](#rust) Facepunch integrated Discord-powered social features into Rust, bringing voice chat and social systems directly to a community of 500k+ players. ![Predecessor](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/625fe439fb70a9d901e138ab/6984df3b4fbfe535c2336ff3_predecessor_16x9_4k_720.png) ### [Predecessor](#predecessor) Omeda Studios launched in-game voice and friend lists in months, helping fuel player referrals and organic growth. Explore how these games are using Discord to drive real outcomes. [Explore All Success Stories](https://discord.com/developers/success-stories) ## [What Games Have Seen in Practice](#what-games-have-seen-in-practice) When games integrate with Discord’s developer platform, they can see clear results that extend well beyond the session itself. ![Discord icon](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6257adef93867e50d84d30e2/678a4aae3ee9f2e87506de82_Clyde%20\(1\).webp) ### [Higher return play from linked players](#higher-return-play-from-linked-players) Linked players return more often and play longer when social visibility continues between sessions. ![Discord cog icon](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6257adef93867e50d84d30e2/67b1872ac064d787fac589f1_Discord_Objects_Cog.webp) ### [Meaningful lift from social-driven discovery](#meaningful-lift-from-social-driven-discovery) Integrated experiences turn gameplay into something players share and coordinate socially. ![Discord magnet icon](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6257adef93867e50d84d30e2/67b1872bc064d787fac58a78_Discord_Objects_Magnet%20\(1\).webp) ### [Incremental revenue beyond the game](#incremental-revenue-beyond-the-game) Commerce and ads reach existing and new players in social contexts outside gameplay. ## [For Builders](#for-builders) Ready to get started? Jump straight into the tools and documentation. ![Documentation](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6257adef93867e50d84d30e2/69872bbc178cb11f0a9fd2a8_Basics.png) ### [Documentation](#documentation) Read the docs and go straight to the fundamentals. [Read the Docs](https://discord.com/developers/docs/intro) ![Developer Portal](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6257adef93867e50d84d30e2/69872dcbd7ce8a40b177ad83_Tablet-Infographics.png) ### [Developer Portal](#developer-portal) Start building with the portal tools and integrations. [Start Building](https://discord.com/developers/home) ![Help Center](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6257adef93867e50d84d30e2/69872d8eb5fc24fdf39f4487_Image.png) ### [Help Center](#help-center) Get support when you need product or platform help. [Get Support](https://support-dev.discord.com/hc/en-us) ## [Stay Up To Date](#stay-up-to-date) Get the latest on new platform capabilities, product announcements, and programs for developers building on Discord. ### [Developer Newsletter](#developer-newsletter) Product updates and developer announcements delivered to your inbox. [Subscribe](https://discord.com/developers/newsletter-sign-up) ### [Developer Community](#developer-community) Join the Discord Developers server for announcements, events, and discussions. [Join the DDevs Server](https://discord.com/invite/discord-developers) ### [Developer Channels](#developer-channels) Follow launches, walkthroughs, and technical sessions across Discord channels. [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWLgmhIggug-ID8YP13Uhbg)[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/discord-developers/) ![Discord heart mark](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6257adef93867e50d84d30e2/67ed8194f41d7d8eade32c90_Logo.svg) ## [Make Discord Work for Your Game](#make-discord-work-for-your-game) Your players already spend time on Discord. Contact the team to learn how to turn that time into real outcomes. [Connect With Our Team](https://discord.com/developers/contact-us)