Discord has officially launched Orbs, its new virtual rewards system, to all desktop and browser users around the globe. After a successful beta, Orbs now let users earn perks—like free Nitro credits—without spending a cent!

How You Earn and Spend Orbs

Orbs are earned by completing Quests, which can include watching trailers, playing game demos, or interacting with other features. Once you collect enough, head to the Rewards Shop, where you can redeem Orbs for goodies like 3‑day Nitro credits, profile badge effects, avatar decorations, and exclusive theme items. These stay with your account forever—and never expire.

Why This Matters

This is more than just fun rewards. During the beta, millions of Orbs were earned, driving a 16× spike in first-time shop purchases and 79% of those being users who’d never bought anything before. That shows Orbs are a powerful way to boost user engagement—especially among those not yet spending.

The Bigger Picture

Orbs take Discord’s Quests to the next level. Instead of relying on brand-provided rewards, this system lets Discord control the economy—balancing fun perks with sustainability. Advertisers get a polished campaign tool, and users get real value for their time.

More info here: https://discord.com/blog/discord-orbs