01 APRIL 2024
As part of an elaborate joke, Discord 'launched' Loot Boxes in which users can claim virtual items.
In a move that comes as a surprise, social media platform Discord has joined in this years April Fools charades, by 'launching' their Loot Boxes.
After much debate as to the future of the social media platform, many critics like YouTuber 'No Text To Speech' theorized that the platform will introduce a 'Loot Box' style of system to gain much needed revenue.
Discord teased the idea of Loot Boxes many times, however today (1st April) the platform officially launched Loot Boxes, releasing a video on YouTube.
On Discord, users can 'open' virtual Loot Boxes, that contain gaming-themed items, including Sonic-looking shoes, and a koopa-like blue shell.
But the ultimate prize awaiting those dedicated enough to open pointless Loot Boxes to unlock all nine items - a coveted April Fools Clown avatar decoration.
As well as getting clowned by Discord, users gain a very rare profile badge titled 'A clown, for a limited time'. The joke just keeps on going! Although a silly badge, in honour of recognizing the silly dedication to opening all those Loot Boxes, that badge will become one of the rarest icons of Discord due to its 'limited time'.
Behind the clown mask of Discord, the platform is reportedly going to introduce in-app adverts in the form of 'Quests'.
Although its currently unknown how long the Loot Box badge and clown avatar decoration will be available for, it definitely shows the silly side of Discord.
Image credit: Discord
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