Discord finally stops treating Snapdragon Windows laptops like second-class PCs
Discord has released a dedicated version for Windows on ARM, improving performance for users on Snapdragon laptops. Previously, users relied on an emulated version that often ran poorly, leading to a frustrating experience. The new native app aims to enhance usability for gaming, calls, and community interactions.
- ▪Discord now offers a native version for Windows on ARM devices.
- ▪Users previously had to use an emulated version, which performed poorly.
- ▪The native app is expected to improve performance and battery life for Snapdragon laptop users.
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Windows users on the ARM platform are finally getting some love from Discord. The company is finally making a dedicated version for Windows on ARM, which should’ve been the case right from the start. Discord is now available natively on ARM-based laptops, and the company’s own download page now lists separate Windows x64 and ARM64 downloads for the desktop app. So laptops running Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, including the recent wave of Copilot+ PCs, where users previously had to rely on the regular Windows app running through emulation. Discord Why this is really good news for Discord users? A native Discord app may not sound as flashy as a brand-new feature. However, its appeal is making things just work better.
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