Sony’s investment also comes as part of a $100m funding round Discord are trying to secure. Sources are claiming that the social communication platform turned down the handsome offer as they were already focused on a potential public listing in the future. The announcement came to surface just two weeks after Discord reportedly rejected a $12bn offer from Microsoft to buy the company – with Sony quick to announce the initial workings of the integration at present. “Our goal is to bring the Discord and PlayStation experiences closer together on console and mobile starting early next year, allowing friends, groups, and communities to hang out, have fun, and communicate more easily while playing games together.” “We’re constantly looking for new ways to enable players around the world to connect with one another, form new friendships and communities, and share fun experiences and lasting memories,” The plan for Sony seems to revolve around the idea of bringing new friendships and communities together, as stated by Sony president and Chief executive Jim Ryan in a blog post:

However, that will change in the coming years, with Sony planning integration of the VOIP into its PlayStation network by 2022.

Discord is on the verge of becoming even more of a home staple in the coming years, with Sony investing in the app – now holding a minority stake in the ever-popular company.ĭiscord is now utilized by more than 140 million gamers each month, most of which are PC gamers and mobile device users.

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