Discord Cloud Play Quests: How to Play and Earn

Discord Cloud Play Quests are Quests that let you play a game through cloud streaming directly inside Discord. Discord's help center describes them as "Quests that allow you to play games via cloud streaming directly in Discord." You don't need to install the game, and you don't need a powerful PC or console.

Cloud Play Quests are an experimental feature on the Discord desktop app, and some users don't have access yet. This page explains how they work, the requirements, how to start one, and how to troubleshoot problems.

Key Information

Detail	Summary
What it is	A Quest you complete by playing a cloud-streamed game inside Discord
Status	Experimental. Not every account has access
Where you can accept it	Discord desktop app or browser
Where you can complete it	Discord desktop app only
Mobile	Not supported for completion yet
Install needed	No, for you or your friends
Account needed	Usually the game publisher's account, such as Epic Games for Fortnite
Reward	Shown on the Quest card. Claimed after you finish
Help article	Discord Cloud Play Quests, posted 29 October 2025

Background

Discord first showed cloud-streamed games in August 2025. In a blog post on 18 August 2025, Discord said it was bringing "cloud-streamed gaming experiences directly to Discord, powered by the NVIDIA GeForce NOW cloud gaming service."

The Discord and NVIDIA GeForce NOW logos side by side

Discord announced cloud-streamed games with NVIDIA GeForce NOW in August 2025. Image: Discord.

The first title was Fortnite, demoed behind closed doors at Gamescom 2025. Discord said the demo streamed "at up to 60 frames per second at 1440p resolution, straight from the cloud."

Fortnite streaming inside the Discord desktop app, with the game running in a direct message window

Fortnite streamed from the cloud inside the Discord client. Image: Discord.

Cloud Play Quests build on that idea. Discord's Quests FAQ says Quests is "currently experimenting with cloud play." The Cloud Play help article doesn't name a cloud provider in its text, but the example Quest it shows says the Fortnite trial was "powered by NVIDIA GeForce NOW."

How Discord Cloud Play Quests Differ From Other Quests

Quest type	What you do	Where progress tracks
Play Quest	Play an installed game for a set time, stream it to a friend, or complete an in-game action	Discord desktop app
Video Quest	Watch a video or trailer	Desktop app or browser
Cloud Play Quest	Play a cloud-streamed game inside Discord for a set time	Discord desktop app

The main difference is the install. A standard Play Quest needs the game on your computer. A Cloud Play Quest runs the game on a remote server and streams it to Discord.

Example: the Fortnitemares Quest

Discord's help article uses a Fortnite Quest as its example. The Quest card asked players to "Play 15 minutes to unlock The Final Peel Avatar Decoration," using a limited-time Fortnite trial "powered by NVIDIA GeForce NOW in Discord. No install required." The card's button read Try in Discord.

An example Cloud Play Quest in Quest Home. Image: Discord.

That Quest has ended. Requirements and rewards change with each Quest, so always check the current card.

For a general overview of Quests and rewards, see the Discords.ai guide to Discord Quests, free Orbs and avatar decorations.

Requirements

The Discord desktop app. You can accept a Cloud Play Quest in a browser, but you can only complete it on desktop.
Access to the experiment. If you don't see Cloud Play Quests, your account may not have the feature yet.
A stable internet connection. Performance depends on your connection speed, since the game is streamed.
The game publisher's account. You sign in on the publisher's login page before playing. Discord's example is an Epic Games account for Fortnite.
Quest availability in your region. The Quests FAQ notes that Quests "will not be available in certain regions."

Discord's help article doesn't list minimum internet speeds, supported browsers, operating systems or controller support.

The Fortnite page inside Discord reading Play Fortnite inside Discord on PC, No installation required, with a Jump In button

The Fortnite launch screen inside Discord, where players select Jump In and then sign in. Image: Discord.

How to Start a Cloud Play Quest

Find the Quest. Cloud Play Quests can appear in Quest Home, the Quest Bar, your friends list, server member lists or on a user's profile.
Accept the Quest.
Open the game. If friends are playing, select Try Game. If not, you can launch the game directly in Discord.
Check the Activity screen. The Cloud Play Activity screen shows the game details and what the Quest requires.
Select Jump In.
Sign in. Log in on the game publisher's page, then return to Discord. The Activity then launches.
Play for the required time. The Quest card shows how long you need to play.
Claim your reward once the Quest is complete.

Animation showing a Cloud Play Quest being started from Quest Home: the Fortnite Quest card, the Jump In screen and the account connection step

Starting a Cloud Play trial Activity from a Quest. Image: Discord.

Rewards

Cloud Play Quests use the same reward system as other Quests. The reward is shown on the Quest card and can include items such as avatar decorations or Orbs, depending on the Quest.

Discord's help article doesn't list fixed rewards or playtime lengths. Its Fortnite example needed 15 minutes of play for an avatar decoration, but each Quest sets its own terms. Check the card before you start.

To see what Orbs can buy, read the Discords.ai guide on how to get Discord Nitro with Orbs.

Limitations

Experimental. The feature can change or be removed, and access is limited.
Desktop only for completion. Discord says mobile support "may be added in the future."
Internet-dependent. A weak or unstable connection can lower quality or end the session.
Region limits. Quests aren't available everywhere. Don't use a VPN to get around this. The Discords.ai post on region-locked Quests and VPNs explains the risks.
Linux. The Quests FAQ says Quest rewards "are unable to be earned on Linux devices."

Troubleshooting

Problem	What to do
I can't see any Cloud Play Quests	The feature is experimental, so your account may not have it yet. Check Quest Home on the desktop app
The game won't start after Jump In	Refresh Discord, check your connection or restart the app. If it continues, see Discord's Voice & Video Troubleshooting Guide or contact Discord Support
My connection dropped	The session may end. Reconnect and start again. Progress continues tracking once you're back online
I can't sign in	Make sure you're using the correct game account. Reset your password on the game service's own website
Progress isn't tracking	Confirm you're signed in to your game account and have met the playtime requirement. If it still doesn't update, restart the game session
I started on my phone	Cloud Play Quests can only be completed on the desktop app. Switch to desktop

Only sign in through the publisher login page that Discord opens. Never enter your Discord or game password on a site sent to you in a DM.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Discord Cloud Play Quests?

They're Quests that let you play a cloud-streamed game directly in Discord, without installing it, and earn a reward for playing.

Do I need to download the game?

No. Discord says you don't need to install the game, and your friends don't either.

Can I do Cloud Play Quests on mobile?

You can't complete them on mobile yet. Discord says completion is desktop-only for now.

Why can't I see Cloud Play Quests?

They're an experimental feature, and some users don't have access yet. Quests are also unavailable in some regions.

Do I need a GeForce NOW account?

Discord's Cloud Play help article doesn't mention one. Its Fortnite example ran on NVIDIA GeForce NOW, and players signed in with their Epic Games account.

Is Cloud Play the same as streaming a game to friends?

No. Streaming shares your own gameplay with friends. Cloud Play runs the game on a remote server and streams it to you.

Summary

Discord Cloud Play Quests let you play a game streamed from the cloud inside Discord and earn a Quest reward, with no install required. They're experimental, limited to some accounts, and can only be completed on the desktop app. To take part, accept the Quest, select Jump In, sign in with the game publisher's account and play for the time shown on the Quest card.

Sources

Discord Help Center: Discord Cloud Play Quests, posted 29 October 2025
Discord Help Center: Quests FAQ, updated 31 August 2026
Discord Blog: Transforming game discovery with instant play experiences on Discord, 18 August 2025
Business Standard: Discord to let you try out Fortnite for free through Nvidia GeForce Now, 19 August 2025