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Discord's PC system resource-hogging days are numbered — a new 'Game Mode' is coming to reduce CPU…

Discord is working on a new 'Game Mode' feature to reduce CPU and GPU usage while gaming
The new feature seems to be an auto-toggle of the Reduced Motion feature on the desktop app when a game is running
It's not yet clear if any improvements will be made to resource consumption while screen sharing

Discord is infamous for its high RAM, CPU, and GPU consumption while gaming, and some of those aspects are finally being addressed.

As reported by VideoCardz, Discord is working on 'Game Mode,' a new feature for the Discord client that frees up CPU and GPU resources while a game is running by disabling effects and animations for smoother gameplay.

Discord already offers options to reduce system resource use, notably Reduced Motion, which reduces the intensity of animations and hover effects when navigating the client. Users can also disable hardware acceleration, which stops the app...

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