Discord Activities - The Rise And Opportunities
We have been testing in Discord Activities to see if a snippet of 3D experiences made by Hology Engine will work in Discord's developer mode, and it looks like we have something going well in progress!
But why are we exploring Discord Activities?
The rise of Discord Activities in the gaming industry is capturing the attention of both players and investors alike. After the rise of the Facebook Games era from 2009 to 2020, Discord became the next web game contender with 150 million monthly active users as of 2024. The platform has evolved from a simple chat app for gamers to a thriving ecosystem for social gaming experiences, with approximately 56% of Discord users playing games for more than four hours per day, and there are 400,000 servers related to gaming. The potential for gaming and social elements combined in Discord is opening up opportunities to a wider range of audiences with diverse gaming backgrounds, to test your game concepts and prototypes, and brand marketing opportunities.
Investors are taking notice of this social gaming revolution, recognizing the potential for massive user engagement and monetization opportunities. The rise of Discord Activities encourages users to spend more time on the platform.
What types of games are suitable for Discord Activities?
- Multiplayer
- Board games
- Card games
- Word games
- Party games
- Casual sports/racing games
- Strategy games
- Creative activities
For game developers looking to capitalize on this trend, Hology Engine offers a powerful solution to create Discord games quickly and efficiently. Hology Engine enables developers to build engaging social web games without the complex UI to maneuver around, utilizing TypeScript and web technologies, along with staff support in the Discord server. As Hology Engine is in open beta, everyone is welcome to try to create a mini-game for Discord Activities for free!
To upload games onto Discord from Hology Engine, follow the integration instructions of the Discord Embedded App SDK in their own guide.
For Hology Engine distribution-related information, check it out here: https://docs.hology.app/release/distribution
To try Hology Engine open beta: https://hology.app/#beta
Starter project for Hology Engine: https://docs.hology.app/getting-started/starter-project-third-person-shooter
