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Comparing Soulbound on Discord vs. Browser: What You Need to Know
Comparing Soulbound on Discord vs. Browser: What You Need to Know

What are the differences between Soulbound in the browser and Soulbound within the Discord app.

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Written by Webb
Updated over 3 months ago

Soulbound is a versatile game that offers the same core experience whether you’re playing in Discord or in your browser. The gameplay, mechanics, and overall content are identical in both environments. However, playing Soulbound within Discord unlocks some additional features that enhance the social and cooperative aspects of the game. Here’s a breakdown of what makes playing Soulbound in Discord unique.

The gameplay, mechanics, and overall content are identical in both environments.

1. Automatic Party Formation in Discord

One of the key features of playing Soulbound in Discord is the ease of forming parties with friends:

Automatic Grouping: When you join a voice or text channel in Discord where Soulbound is being played, anyone else who joins that channel is automatically added to your party. This feature is perfect for quickly grouping up with friends and starting your adventures together without needing to manually form a party.

Raid Rooms: Discord’s Raid Rooms feature allows you to create dedicated rooms within the server specifically for party play. This makes it easy to organize and coordinate with your friends or guild members.

2. Display Name Synchronization

Your in-game display name in Soulbound can appear differently depending on where you’re playing:

In-Game Name: When playing through the browser, everyone in the game will see your character’s display name as you’ve set it in Soulbound.

Discord Display Name: However, when you’re playing within a Discord activity (whether it’s a voice or text channel), your character’s name will be shown as your Discord display name to others in that same activity. This makes it easier for your friends in Discord to recognize you, maintaining consistency with your Discord identity.

Players on the browser version will always see your Soulbound character name. The only time players see your discord nickname as your character name is when you're in the same activity as them.

3. Enhanced Player Visibility

Discord also adds a visual element to help you keep track of your party members:

Map and Minimap Highlights: While playing Soulbound in Discord, you can see the locations of other players who are in the same Discord activity as you. These players will be highlighted in a different color on your map and minimap, making it easier to coordinate movements and actions during gameplay.

Conclusion

While Soulbound offers the same core experience in both Discord and browser platforms, the Discord version enhances your social gaming experience with features like automatic party formation, display name synchronization, and improved visibility of your party members. These features make it easier and more fun to play with friends and guildmates in a seamless, integrated environment. Whether you’re raiding, exploring, or just hanging out, playing Soulbound in Discord brings an extra layer of connectivity to your adventures.

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