{"id":348716,"date":"2025-06-25T10:30:30","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/?p=348716"},"modified":"2025-06-27T18:17:33","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T01:17:33","slug":"discord-officially-native-windows-11-on-arm-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/discord-officially-native-windows-11-on-arm-app\/","title":{"rendered":"Breakthrough Discord Officially Developing A Native Windows 11 on Arm App"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Discord<\/a>, the world\u2019s most popular communications platform for gamers and communities, has officially confirmed development of a native Windows on Arm (WoA) app. This move is a significant milestone for Microsoft\u2019s push to expand its Arm64 ecosystem, especially as Copilot Plus PCs powered by Qualcomm\u2019s Snapdragon X Elite<\/a> and other Arm chips become more mainstream.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why a Native Discord Arm64 App Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Until now, Discord users on Arm-powered Windows devices have relied on emulation, which often resulted in sluggish performance, freezing, and slow loading of chat histories and channels.<\/span> While unofficial alternatives like ArmCord and web-based Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) offered workarounds, these solutions were either not fully supported or lacked the seamless experience of a native app.<\/span><\/p>\n

With Discord\u2019s early Arm64 development preview now available for testers, users can expect an experience that matches what they\u2019re used to on traditional Intel or AMD-based Windows machines. Early reports highlight smooth navigation, fast channel switching, and a dramatic reduction in lag\u2014crucial for real-time voice, video, and community engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cRecently, I had the chance to try out an early iteration of Discord designed for Windows on Arm, and I found it to be very similar to the experience on Intel-based systems. Navigation is smooth, and the overall performance has significantly improved.\u201d
\n\u2014 Reddit user, referencing The Verge<\/em>\u2019s report<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The State of Windows on Arm: A Growing App Ecosystem<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Microsoft has invested heavily in making Windows on Arm a viable alternative to x86, touting benefits like longer battery life, instant-on capabilities, and improved thermal performance<\/a>.<\/span> However, app compatibility has been a persistent challenge. According to the Windows on Arm app tracking site, there are currently 731 apps listed, with nearly 42% available as native Arm64 builds. About 31% run under Microsoft\u2019s Prism emulator, and less than 10% are not supported at all.<\/span><\/p>\n

Microsoft\u2019s strategy has been to convince major developers to port their apps natively to Arm64. Notable successes include Chrome, Dropbox, Zoom, Photoshop, and Spotify\u2014applications that, like Discord, are essential to productivity and daily digital life.<\/span> The addition of Discord to this roster is a major win for Microsoft and its users.<\/p>\n

Performance Gains: Why Native Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Running apps natively on Arm64 hardware delivers substantial performance improvements. Emulated apps, especially those built on Electron (like Discord), can be resource-intensive and battery-draining when not optimized for Arm.<\/span> Native Arm64 code, by contrast, leverages the architecture\u2019s strengths for faster load times, enhanced responsiveness, and lower power consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n

For Discord users, this means:<\/p>\n