On Tuesday, Discord announced a complete overhaul of its Overlay feature, making it more user-friendly for streamers. The redesigned Overlay allows streamers to access Discord's functionalities without interrupting their game by displaying the full client, which often obstructed the stream.
The new version of Overlay enables users to add customizable Discord widgets around their screen for easy access to messages and sound settings. This feature also includes a picture-in-picture widget for viewing friends' streams, enhancing collaborative online gaming experiences.
Moreover, Discord plans to make the Overlay compatible with more games while improving performance. In addition, the platform is introducing new dark themes and UI density options in its Desktop app, catering to both casual gamers and power users, especially creators looking to monetize their live streams.
