Discord's June 2026 update brings one of its most exciting gaming integrations yet. If you regularly play VALORANT or League of Legends, inviting friends into your party is now faster and more seamless thanks to a new partnership between Discord and Riot Games.
Instead of switching between Discord and the Riot client, you can now connect your accounts and invite Discord friends directly from inside supported Riot games.
Here's everything you need to know about the new Riot account linking feature.
What Is Discord and Riot Account Linking?
Discord and Riot Games now work together to make playing with friends much easier.
After linking your Discord and Riot accounts, you'll be able to interact with your Discord friends directly inside supported Riot game clients.
This integration reduces the number of steps required to create parties and invite teammates, making game nights smoother than ever.
Supported Games
The current integration supports Riot's most popular competitive titles:
- 🎯 VALORANT
- ⚔️ League of Legends
Discord may expand support to additional Riot titles in future updates.
How to Link Your Riot and Discord Accounts
Setting up the integration only takes a few minutes.
Step 1
Open Discord.
Step 2
Go to User Settings.
Step 3
Select Connections.
Step 4
Choose Riot Games.
Step 5
Sign in with your Riot account and authorize the connection.
Once connected, your accounts will automatically sync supported features.
Invite Friends Without Leaving the Game
Previously, inviting friends often meant:
- Copying lobby links
- Alt-tabbing to Discord
- Sending direct messages
- Waiting for players to join
Now, everything happens directly inside the Riot client.
New Features
- View your Discord friends inside the game.
- Send lobby invites directly from the Riot client.
- Spend less time organizing parties.
- Get into matches faster.
The result is a much smoother experience for competitive players.
A New Way to Break the Ice
Discord also introduced a small but fun social feature alongside the Riot integration.
When you add a new friend on desktop, Discord may now encourage you to send a friendly greeting directly from your Direct Messages.
Instead of staring at an empty conversation, you'll see suggestions that make starting a chat feel more natural.
It's a small quality of life improvement that helps turn random teammates into long term gaming friends.
Why This Update Matters
Competitive games rely heavily on teamwork.
The fewer steps it takes to gather your squad, the faster everyone gets into the action.
Benefits
✅ Faster party creation✅ Less switching between apps
✅ Easier friend invitations
✅ Better social experience
✅ Improved Riot and Discord integration
For players who spend hours in VALORANT or League of Legends, these small improvements add up quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which Riot games support Discord integration?
Currently, the feature supports VALORANT and League of Legends.
2. Do I need to link my accounts?
Yes. You'll need to connect your Riot account through Discord's Connections settings to use the integration.
3. Can I invite Discord friends directly from the Riot client?
Yes. Once your accounts are linked, you can invite supported Discord friends without leaving the game.
4. Does this replace Riot Friends?
No. Riot Friends still exists. This integration simply makes it easier to interact with your Discord friends.
5. Is the new greeting feature available on mobile?
The friendly greeting prompt is currently available on the desktop experience.
Final Thoughts
Discord's Riot Games integration is a welcome addition for anyone who regularly queues up with friends.
By allowing players to connect their accounts and invite Discord friends directly from inside VALORANT and League of Legends, Discord removes unnecessary steps and keeps the focus where it belongs playing the game.
Combined with the new friend greeting feature, this update continues Discord's mission of making online gaming more connected, social, and effortless.
Sources
- Official Discord Changelog (June 25, 2026)
- Discord Support Documentation
- Riot Games Account Connections
- Discord Desktop Client
