Read another way, it seems like a manifesto aimed at eventual Steam-like dominance. Read one way, this just sounds like Discord is trying to make something convenient and comfy. The new “Universal Library” feature will scan your machine for games and then handle booting all requisite launchers. Lastly, you’ll be able to use Discord to launch any of your games, even if you didn’t buy them on the rapidly expanding communications megalith. The exclusivity window will “usually” last 90 days, Discord says. There will also be indie games on the Discord store and the company says it will open up a new “First On Discord” program in which it funds indie developers in exchange for temporary exclusivity. In addition, signing up for Discord’s “Nitro” subscription program will now net you a handful of curated “golden” games alongside benefits that were previously included. “We’ll be launching a curated game store experience similar to one of those cosy neighbourhood book shops with recommendations about the hottest and newest games from us to you”, the company said in an announcement, noting that “big” publishers like THQ and Deep Silver are already on board - though if we’re being real, THQ and Deep Silver are far from the biggest. Discord, on the other hand, says it is hoping its store will have a “cosy neighbourhood book shop vibe”. Valve recently said that it’s opening Steam’s floodgates wider than ever before.
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