Discord has announced a major update that brings comprehensive Linux support to its platform. The update targets Debian, Fedora, and Arch distributions, making the app feel native on Linux with automatic updates.
Targets Debian, Fedora, and Arch distributions
The update adds dedicated hardware video encoding for AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA graphics cards. It also includes Gamescope Vulkan support for screenshot and gameplay capture, which reduces hardware overhead.
Specifications
- Supported distributions: Debian, Fedora, Arch
- Hardware video encoding: AMD, Intel, NVIDIA
- Gamescope Vulkan support: Yes
Discord specifically highlighted the Steam Deck in its announcement. The update improves handheld performance and battery life on the Steam Deck, reducing overhead when using chat, video, and capture features.
Discord has not confirmed a release date for the update.
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