Discord users can now buy in-game items without leaving the platform

As Discord prepares for a potential IPO, the platform is launching new commerce features to enhance the gaming experience for users while also generating new revenue streams for developers.

Announced on Tuesday, the features allow users to purchase digital game items directly within Discord, eliminating the need to leave the platform. Users can also create wishlists for game items and send in-game items as gifts through direct messages.

If Discord becomes a public company, it will face financial scrutiny, so these additions also present a…