After years of waiting, Discord has finally released a native app for Windows PCs powered by ARM processors. The new ARM64 version is now available for download from Discord’s official website.
The company had confirmed last year that it was working on a native Windows on ARM version of the app. Now the release has quietly gone live without any official announcement.
When users click the “Download for Windows” button on Discord’s website, they now get the option to choose between x86 and ARM64 versions of the app. This means users with ARM-powered Windows laptops and PCs can finally run Discord natively instead of relying on x86 emulation.
Windows on ARM devices have become more popular recently, mainly because of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X series processors and Microsoft’s push for ARM-native Windows apps. More developers have also started optimizing their apps for ARM-based systems.
Although Windows can emulate most x86 apps on ARM devices, native apps usually offer better performance, smoother experience, and lower battery consumption. This is especially important for apps like Discord that often run in the background for long hours during gaming, meetings, or communication.
The launch also comes ahead of upcoming ARM-powered Windows devices expected to use next-generation Snapdragon X2 chips. Microsoft recently confirmed that more consumer-focused Surface devices powered by Snapdragon X2 processors are also on the way.
While Discord is mainly known as a gaming communication platform, the app is also widely used for communities, online collaboration, study groups, and work-related communication.
Users can download the ARM64 version directly from Discord’s official website. The app is also available through the Microsoft Store, although the current Store listing still does not clearly mention ARM64 support.
