Changelog

What shipped in PlayGrid: Discord Activity, the bot, library sync, and session planning.

  1. Discord invites without PlayGrid yet

    Invite friends from Discord even when they do not have a PlayGrid account - they get a signup DM while linked players join the session.

    • Newdiscord

      Invite Discord friends who are not on PlayGrid

      From /playgrid invite or Discord Activity, people without PlayGrid get a signup DM. Linked accounts still join the session and get the usual invite.

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    • Improveddiscordwebsite

      Guides updated for hybrid Discord invites

      Command, Activity, and RSVP guides explain the difference between session invites and signup DMs.

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  2. Discord command help

    See every PlayGrid slash command with /playgrid help, plus a full command and Activity reference on the website.

    • Improveddiscord

      /playgrid help in Discord

      Run /playgrid help on any server with the bot for a short list of commands, prerequisites, and links. No linked account required.

    • Improveddiscordwebsite

      Discord commands and Activity guide

      A website walkthrough covers slash commands, LFG setup, invite DMs, and how Activity differs from channel posts.

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  3. Guides hub and help content

    Browse how-to guides by topic, explore pillar pages with clearer product previews, and read tightened setup copy on the website.

    • Improvedwebsite

      Guides organized by topic

      The help center groups every guide under Play with friends, Sessions, Library, or Discord so you find the right walkthrough faster.

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    • Improvedwebsite

      Pillar pages show the product in context

      Friends, sessions, and library landing pages include previews that match Discord Activity.

    • Improvedwebsite

      Clearer setup and co-op guides

      Updated wording across guides and blog posts with clearer steps and links between related topics.

  4. Discord session notifications

    Link Discord to send session invite DMs, post to a channel, and get reminders before game night.

    • Newdiscordaccount

      Link Discord in settings

      OAuth connect separate from login. You choose what PlayGrid can send to Discord.

    • Newdiscordsessions

      Session invite DMs

      Friends receive the game, time, and a quick way to accept or decline - in Discord.

    • Newdiscordsessions

      Post sessions to a channel

      Optional server channel when you create a session so the whole squad sees the plan.

    • Improveddiscordsessionsnotifications

      Reminders before sessions

      Nudges before game night, plus updates when someone joins, passes, or votes on a game.

  5. In-app notifications

    A notification bell, per-channel preferences, and live updates while PlayGrid is open.

    • Newnotifications

      Notification bell with inbox

      Unread count on the bell and a panel listing session invites, votes, and other alerts.

    • Newnotifications

      Choose how you get alerts

      Toggle in-app, email, and Discord alerts per notification type.

    • Improvednotifications

      Live updates while the app is open

      Session changes and invites appear without refreshing.

    • Improvednotificationssessions

      Session starting soon reminders

      A nudge before game time so you are not still browsing your library.

  6. Play tracking and offline library

    PlayGrid tracks playtime while games run, syncs Epic titles more reliably, and caches your library when the API is down.

    • Improvedlibrary

      Epic library sync with better title matching

      Epic-owned games match more accurately against Steam metadata for cross-store grouping.

    • Newoffline

      Offline library cache

      Browse your library and queue telemetry when the API is unreachable; data syncs when you are back online.

    • Improvedfriends

      Friends list shows who is online

      See which friends are active before you pick a session time.

  7. Secure sign-in

    Stay signed in with secure token storage, and pick up website updates from playgrids.app.

    • Improvedaccount

      Secure sign-in with refresh tokens

      Refresh tokens keep you signed in without storing credentials in the browser.

  8. Sessions and shared games

    Plan co-op nights with RSVPs, recurring sessions, host notes, and a shared-game list for your whole group.

    • Newsessions

      Plan a session

      Pick a game, set a start time, and invite friends from your list.

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    • Newsessions

      Accept or decline session invites

      Friends RSVP so the host knows who is in before game night.

    • Newsessions

      Recurring sessions

      Schedule weekly game nights as a series instead of one-off events.

    • Newsessions

      Host notes on sessions

      Add voice channel, warmup, or other details friends see on the invite.

    • Newfriendslibrary

      See games your whole group owns

      Compare libraries for you plus multiple friends in one list when planning a session.

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    • Improvedsessionslibrary

      Filter shared games by co-op type and player count

      Narrow the list to online co-op, local co-op, or titles that fit your group size.