Discord launches its virtual rewards system ‘Orbs’ globally, allowing users to earn free perks via Rewards Shop

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  • Discord officially rolls out Orbs as a reward currency through in-app Quests for all users.
  • Users can earn Orbs by completing tasks like playing games or watching trailers on Discord.
  • Orbs cannot be purchased or gifted and are only earned through engagement with the app.

Discord has officially rolled out its freshly developed virtual reward system, named Orbs, offering users an alternative method to acquire benefits such as Nitro, all without the need for actual currency. Following initial testing of this feature with a limited user group earlier in the year, it is now available globally.

Orbs can be exchanged in the Shop for perks like Nitro credits and Discord profile items

Orbs are obtained by finishing various tasks like playing games, viewing trailers, or utilizing Discord’s features, which are similar to mini-missions known as Quests. These Orbs can be used in the Rewards Shop. When you accumulate a sufficient number of Orbs, you can redeem them for prizes such as three-day Nitro subscriptions.

Introducing Discord Orbs – A novel method to obtain Nitro credits and shop items without spending money!

1. Accomplish a Quest
2. Gain Orbs
3. Obtain Nitro credits, a fresh profile badge, Nameplates, and other rewards using only Orbs

Now accessible on desktop. Learn more: [Link]

— Discord (@discord) July 14, 2025

Alternative options that are exclusively yours consist of profile emblems, embellishments, and aesthetic enhancements. These items never become outdated, but they’re tied to your account and cannot be transferred to another. To begin, you can explore available Quests in the Discover section or from the Quest Bar pop-up within the application.

As a passionate gamer, let me clarify that Orbs serve to enhance my gaming experience by rewarding my engagement, not my wallet. Since they’re connected to my Discord account, there’s no option for me to purchase or gift them. They can’t be exchanged, converted into cash, partner-branded items, or extended Nitro plans either. Essentially, Orbs don’t hold any real-world monetary value.

At present, you can access this system solely through desktop and web platforms; mobile compatibility is not available as of now. However, one significant advantage it offers is the ability to secure free Nitro, Discord’s premium subscription. With Nitro, you’ll enjoy perks such as high-definition streaming, custom emojis, and increased upload capacity.

This update corresponds to Discord’s server limit expansion in July, which raised the maximum number of members per server from 500,000 to a staggering 2.5 million. Currently, this upgrade is being released globally, allowing you all to expand your communities!

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2025-07-14 23:11