Discord Cloud Play Quests are Quests that allow you to play games via cloud streaming directly in Discord—no downloads or installs required.
What this article covers:
What are Cloud Play Quests?
Cloud Play Quests is a new experience that lets you instantly play games on Discord -- no installs. Unlike regular Play Quests that require downloading full games, Cloud Play Quests launch directly in Discord. Play for a set amount of time to unlock your reward.
Example of a Cloud Play Quest in Quest Home
How to Participate in a Cloud Play Quests
Accepting a Quest
Here's how to get started with a Cloud Play Quest:
1. Find a Cloud Play Quest. You can discover these in several places:
- Quest Home
- Quest Bar
- Your Friends List
- Server Member Lists
- A user’s profile if they're participating in Cloud Play Quests
2. Accept a Cloud Play Quest.
3. If friends are participating in Cloud Play Quests, press the Try Game button.
If no one is playing the game, you can launch the game directly in Discord and start playing right away.
Note: Cloud Play Quests is an experimental feature and not all users will have access to the trial.
4. The Cloud Play Activity screen will open, showing you details about the game and Quest requirements.
5. Press the Jump In button to begin.
Starting a Cloud Play Trial Activity via a Quest
Game Authentication
Before you can start playing, you'll need to authenticate with the game service:
1. After pressing Jump In, you'll be prompted to visit a website for authentication.
2. You'll be redirected to the game publisher's login page (e.g., Epic Games for Fortnite).
3. Sign in with your existing account credentials or create a new account.
4. Once logged in, you'll be redirected back to Discord and the Activity will be launched.
Need more information?
After completing your Cloud Play Quest, you can claim your reward. Learn more about Discord Quests and how to claim your reward here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to have the game installed to participate in Cloud Play Quests?
A: No. Cloud streaming allows you to play games directly in Discord without downloading or installing anything.
Q: None of my friends have the game installed for the Cloud Play Quest. What do I do?
A: Cloud Play Quests don’t require you or your friends to install the game. You can launch the game directly in Discord and start playing right away.
Q: Are there any system requirements for Cloud Play Quests?
A: You’ll need a stable internet connection, a Discord desktop app or supported browser, and an account to log in. Since games run in the cloud, you don’t need a powerful PC or console, but performance may vary based on your internet speed.
Q: What happens if my internet connection drops during a Cloud Play Quest?
A: If your connection drops, the game session may end. You can reconnect and start again, and your progress will continue tracking once you’re back online.
Q: Can I play Cloud Play Quests on mobile devices?
A: Cloud Play Quests can be accepted on desktop and browser, but can only be completed on the Discord desktop app. Mobile support may be added in the future.
Q: What should I do if the game doesn't start after pressing "Jump In”?
A: Try refreshing Discord, checking your internet connection, or restarting the app. If the problem continues, visit our Discord Voice & Video Troubleshooting Guide. For additional general troubleshooting suggestions, contact Discord Support with details of your Quest.
Q: I'm having trouble signing in to the game service. What should I do?
A: Make sure you’re using the correct game service account details. If you forgot your password or can’t log in, follow the recovery steps on that game service’s website.
Q: My Quest progress isn't being tracked. How can I fix this?
A: First, confirm you’re logged in to your game service account and that you’ve met the playtime requirement. If progress still isn’t updating, try restarting the game session. For additional general troubleshooting suggestions, contact Discord Support with details of your Quest.