Discord Overlay is very similar to an in-game video capture tool. Discord Overlay grabs the game you are playing and inserts it into Discord’s window. It’s kind of like pushing the screen output onto Discord, which allows games to use Discord for voice chat or read what your friends are saying. Discord Overlay comes with a few settings that you can adjust to fit Discord into your game. Discord Overlay is supported by TeamSpeak, Mumble, Discord, Steam, and more. Discord Overlay also removes the need for multiple people using Skype or Discord at the same time!
Currently, it’s not known why Discord Overlay is not working on some games, but we already have some Discord Overlay fixes. Discord Overlay needs to be activated in the settings menu and Discord Overlay also requires UPlay (or other game) to be running for Discord Overlay to work.
If you’re trying Discord Overlays on a PC that isn’t your own, make sure that Discord is permitted by the owner of this computer. Discord Overlay is a program so it should be simple to add Discord to an allowed list of programs.
Discord Overlay is not supported on Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7. Discord Overlay only supports 64-bit games for Discord Overlay to work. Discord Overlay is a 32-Bit app so it will not work with a 64-bit operating system because 32-bit applications cannot access the required DLLs in 64-bit operating systems. Discord Overlay also requires Discord to be running in the background when Discord Overlay is enabled. Discord Overlay will not work with Discord minimized or turned off, you need Discord to be in the background when Discord Overlays are active. Discord
The overlay also needs Discord to be running on the same monitor Discord is being used on. Discord Overlay will not work with Discord in a window that has been moved or switched to a monitor different from Discord.
Discord Overlay can become corrupted for many reasons. Discord Overlay’s corruptions are caused by Discord, your graphics card drivers, your game, Discord Overlay’s settings or Discord Overlay itself. Discord Overlay will not work if it is corrupt, but Discord Overlay can become corrupted just like any other file on Discord can be corrupted!
Discord Overlay FAQ
Q: What games does Discord overlay support?
A: Discord overlay support varies depending on the game you are playing. Discord Overlay does not work with every single video game, but it does work most of the time ( Discord overlay not working ). Discord will automatically give you a warning if Discord overlay isn’t compatible with the game.
Q: Why doesn’t Discord overlay work for me?
A: Discord overlay will not work if Discord is running in the background. Discord’s developers recommend only having Discord open when you’re using Discord to chat with your Discord friends, otherwise, Discord may cause lag and could potentially crash the game (or other programs) that you are playing.
If Discord Overlay stopped working for you after opening Discord in the background, you will need to close Discord and only use Discord when you want Discord Overlay to work again. Discord’s developers suggest using Discord Overlay while playing multiplayer games on a server with others using Discord, or if you are streaming your gameplay via Twitch or YouTube Gaming.
Q: How do I get Discord overlay to work?
A: Discord’s Discord overlay feature is available for Discord Nitro users, Discord Unlimited users, and Discord Partners. Discord Unlimited users are able to use Discord Overlay by having Discord open while playing video games that are compatible with Discord Overlay. If you are a Discord user without the Discord overlay feature but would like to have it enabled, please contact Discord support. Discord Overlay is not available for Discord users who are free to use Discord, or Discord Free Unlimited Trial if you are using the Discord Free Unlimited Trial.
If Discord overlay stopped working after opening Discord in the background (which could potentially cause lag and/or crashes) you will need to close Discord and only use Discord when you want Discord Overlay to work again. Discord’s Discord overlay feature is only available for Discord Nitro users, Discord Unlimited users, and Discord Partners.
Don’t forget that Discord’s Discord overlay feature may not work with every video game, but it does work most of the time! When Discord overlay doesn’t seem to be working properly, try restarting Discord and/or Discord Overlay. Discord overlay is available for Discord Nitro users, Discord Unlimited users, and Discord Partners. Please contact Discord support if you are a Discord user without the Discord overlay feature but would like to have it enabled!