Changelog
What shipped in PlayGrid: Discord Activity, the bot, library sync, and session planning.
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.
- Improveddiscordwebsite
Guides updated for hybrid Discord invites
Command, Activity, and RSVP guides explain the difference between session invites and signup DMs.
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.
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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.