On all Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S consoles, Discord audio chats are now accessible following an Insider beta test that started in July. Users of Discord on Xbox, PC, and mobile devices can join the same voice channels thanks to the integration. To get started, you must first link your Xbox and Discord accounts. You’ll need to repeat this step if you already performed it to grant your Discord contacts access to your Gamertag because the integration needs the new voice permissions. The challenging portion follows after that.

When you use Discord on Xbox, the voice conversation and you are transferred from the platform to the console. As a result, joining a call directly from an Xbox is not possible. Instead, you’ll need to start your talks on a desktop or mobile device, then transfer the call using the Discord and Xbox apps. After linking your accounts, Discord will add a new “Join on Xbox” button that you can use to start the process. When you tap the button, the Xbox app for your phone will launch and ask you on which console you want to continue your chat.

Although not the most understandable implementation, it might get better with time. Discord said of the integration, “We look forward to continuing our cooperation to build even deeper, more meaningful experiences for your friends and communities. The view was mirrored by Microsoft, which declared that it was eager “to bring more Discord experiences on Xbox in the future.”