Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed on April 22, 2026, that Xbox and Discord are partnering again, this time with a specific focus on making Game Pass more flexible. No specific features were announced, but Sharma said players may start seeing “code in the wild” ahead of a formal reveal.
Sharma posted on X: “For years, Xbox and Discord have worked together to make it easier for players to connect, chat, and play across devices. We’re teaming up again as we continue to make Game Pass more flexible for our players. Some of you might start to see some code in the wild, and we will share more details with you all soon!”
Discord CTO and Co-Founder Stanislav Vishnevskiy also posted on X, saying the two companies have “built cool things for players together” and are now partnering to make Game Pass more flexible, adding: “Stay tuned!”
The Xbox-Discord History
Xbox and Discord first partnered in 2022 to bring Discord voice chat to Xbox consoles. A more recent collaboration added the ability to view Discord streams directly from consoles.
As recently as April 1, 2026, Xbox and Discord ran a promotion where Game Pass Ultimate members could claim one month of Discord Nitro. Existing members were not eligible.
The Discord tease landed one day after Microsoft lowered the price of Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Xbox also removed Call of Duty from its day-one Game Pass lineup as part of the same restructure. The price reduction to Game Pass Ultimate is enough, with some left over, to cover a full year’s purchase of the newest Call of Duty.
What Players Are Speculating
No official details exist yet on what the partnership will involve. The most obvious speculation points to Discord Nitro being bundled with Game Pass, possibly as a pick-and-choose package option.
Reports earlier in 2026 pointed to Microsoft exploring ways to bundle third-party services with Game Pass. Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters previously told The Information that he and Sharma had discussed ideas for subscription bundles between the two companies.
Two internal Game Pass tier experiments have been mentioned in recent reporting: a lower-cost tier focused only on first-party Xbox titles, and a bundled tier that could pair Game Pass with Netflix. A Discord Nitro bundle would fit the same logic.
Internally, Xbox is reportedly experimenting with new tiers, including a “Triton” plan focused on first-party titles and a “Duet” bundle that could include services like Netflix.
Discord’s own response to Sharma’s post was a single word: “Soon.” No timeline has been confirmed by either company. Sharma said more details will be shared once the rollout moves forward.
