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While there are many single-player games out there, multiplayer games offer a unique online experience where gamers can interact with each other and form new communities. In the multiplayer space, gamers have found ways to rally around their favorite titles by subscribing to YouTube channels, engaging in discourse on Twitter, and joining subReddits and Discord servers.
Discord is a unique and essential platform for gamers, because it’s a one-stop shop where gamers can chat via text or voice. Players use Discord voice chats (VCs) to communicate while in-game with friends, stream gaming sessions, or virtually meet other gamers over voice and webcam. Many gamers have private Discord servers for their own communities, but passionate gamers and community managers have created public servers for multiplayer games where players can make new friends and group up to catch some W’s.
8 Apex Legends
The official Discord server for Apex Legends offers a robust LFG system where players worldwide can find like-minded gamers to queue up with for ranked and unranked Battle Royale or Arenas matches. The server layout and commands system makes it easy for players to specify what kind of team they’re looking for, and generates a VC link for others to join. Players can use capped VC channels to communicate with their teammates, without having to move to another server or private call.
In addition to its useful LFG feature, this Discord server has plenty of channels for Apex Legends discussions, fan art, official developer-issued news, esports announcements, and more. Members can discuss their favorite Apex streamers and weigh in on news like why TimTheTatman won't play Apex anymore.
This Discord server is very active and has 579,000 members. Moderators and Nitro boosters receive special roles. Players looking for a community that’s obsessed with Apex Legends have come to the right place.
7 Overwatch
In 2021, it can be a challenge to make new friends in the Overwatch community. But the subreddit r/Overwatch has an active Discord server with 257,000 members. Here, players can find the latest Overwatch patch updates and esports news,debate lore, post fan art, or look for a team to group up with in-game. Players can also discuss their hopes for Overwatch 2 and weigh in on the upcoming Support hero changes. Unfortunately, only moderators and Nitro boosters are eligible for special server roles.
There are also multiple text channels for those looking to join more semi-professional scrim and pug teams. And for those interested in exploring or tinkering with Overwatch’s custom Workshop feature, there is a text channel for those seeking help or who are interested in discussing the Workshop’s possibilities.
6 Valorant
This official Valorant Discord server is supported by Riot Games, and boasts 800,000 members. The server has multiple active text channels for chatting as well as channels where players can post clips, screenshots, fan art, and Valorant-related cosplays. The server is also a hub for the latest Valorant news. If players are looking to find groups for Valorant games, the official Valorant server recommends joining another server that’s dedicated to those seeking the LFG experience.
Any server member can pick a color-based role for cosmetic purposes. If users want a role with additional privileges, however, they’ll have to become a moderator, Valorant developer, or server booster. Anyone who is very active in the server can also receive a special role if they “level up” by chatting and boosting the server.
5 Call of Duty
The biggest Call of Duty server has 430,000 members and numerous different LFG channels, voice channels, and text chat channels. In additions to read-only news channels, the server has the Giveaways Discord bot for in-server giveaways, and the HepBoat bot to help moderate and keep the server safe at all times in case moderators are busy.
Like other FPS game Discord servers, the Call of Duty server has a seemingly endless number of voice channels designed for pickup games and for new gamers to meet each other. Reddit moderators, server moderators, select content creators, and Nitro boosters receive special roles, as well as anyone who works at Sledgehammer Games or Raven Software.
4 CS:GO
The largest Counter Strike: Global Offensive Discord server is affiliated with the official CS:GO subReddit and has over 180,000 members. Active users can apply to receive a special role called “Regular." This role is for server users who have been members for at least 3 months, have sent over 5,000 messages in the server, and have not broken any server rules. There are also special roles for Nitro boosters and moderators. All members can pick a region-based role, which can help for server-based LFG matchmaking.
This CS:GO Discord server offers a few different text and voice-based channels. There is a general chat, tech support channel, self-promotion channel, and a number of “Looking to Play” channels where gamers can make new friends. There are also many different voice channels for duos, trios, 4-person and 10-person games.
3 Among Us and Minecraft Server
For gamers who are looking for more of a social Discord gaming experience, this Among Us and Minecraft LFG server would be a great option. With nearly 140,000 members, this server has many different XP-based ranks for members to achieve, with titles ranging from Newbie to MVP and Meme Lord. This server has multiple active community managers, as well as moderators who chat with members and respond to requests. There are also numerous different Discord bots for things like music and playing Pokemon in the server.
The server also features channels for trivia games, memes, music, server suggestions, virtual chess, virtual taco trucks, playing Among Us, and more. In fact, there are so many different things to do that it’s easy to get a bit overwhelmed with all the options!
2 Pokemon Unite
This Pokemon Unite Discord server is connected to the subReddit r/PokemonUnite, which has over 100,000 members. The server is on the smaller side compared to other major multiplayer game servers, with around 36,000 members. But there are still plenty of great features such as game news, general chats, help channels, meta discussions, attacking and defending channels, and ranked LFG channels.
Players can also debate over which Pokemon are the best for the game, and share their own Pokemon Unite tier lists. Gamers can gain special server roles by winning tournaments, or by becoming a moderator or a Nitro booster.
1 Animal Crossing: New Horizons
The largest Animal Crossing: New Horizons Discord server has over 500,000 members. Members can chat about the game and share island designs, town tunes, dream addresses, home designs, fan art, and more.
Members can also participate in trivia games, discuss the exciting new ANCH exhibit at the UK National Video Game Museum, or ask other members for game help. The server has plenty of different color-based roles to choose from as well as location-based and Nitro boost-based roles.