# Gaming Voice Chat Services Discord is Enabling Voice Call Support on PlayStation 5 By Colin Smith | Published 2023-02-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-discord References: [kitguru.net](https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/discord-voice-chat-is-finally-coming-to-ps5-consoles/)  [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps5-firmware-update) announced a new PlayStation Discord integration that allows users on the popular [PlayStation 5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-5-discord) gaming console to participate in Discord voice calls and voice channels on the device itself. This feature does not yet come with a standalone Discord application on the PlayStation store, meaning users will still need to join a voice call on a computer, mobile phone, or other supported device before transferring the call to a registered [PS5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discord-1) console. This is a significant change for PlayStation 5 gamers that are active in communities, with their friends, and in online Discord environments who previously had to participate in Discord calls via a separate device. This separation resulted in audio from the game and audio from Discord being difficulty, if not impossible, to process through the same audio device, such as a personal headset. The new PlayStation Discord integrations are a welcome change as fans of the console anticipate the release of a full Discord application on PlayStation 5. Image Credit: Sony, Discord ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multifunction Gaming Consoles:** The integration of third-party software such as Discord into gaming consoles is a trend towards making video game consoles multifunctional devices. - **In-game Communication Services:** The growing demand for in-game communication services such as Discord is a trend towards making gaming more social and collaborative. - **Cross-platform Gaming:** The integration of third-party communication services such as Discord into gaming consoles is a trend towards cross-platform gaming and seamless communication among players on different platforms. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can take advantage of third-party communication integration to foster social gaming experiences and enhance the overall gaming experience. - **Communication Services:** The integration of communication services such as Discord into gaming devices presents an opportunity for companies that offer such services to expand their market share into gaming. - **Software Development:** The integration of third-party software such as Discord into gaming consoles presents an opportunity for software developers to create innovative solutions that enable seamless communication and cross-platform gaming. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Voice Chat Client Integrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-5-discord.md) - [Gamer-Focused Voice Chats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discord-1.md) - [Console-Based Chatting Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discord.md) - [In-Game Communication Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discord-4.md) - [In-Game Social Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discord-2.md) - [Console Firmware Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps5-firmware-update.md) - [Updating Chat App Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discord-desktop-update.md) - [Audio-Enhancing Gaming Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-5.md) - [Audio-Enhanced Software Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-interactive-entertainment.md)