# Platform Compatibility

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You can find instructions on how to download the SDK for each platform in the [Getting Started](/guides/getting-started-getting-started) guide.
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## Game Engine and Language

The Discord Social SDK supports the following game engines and language environments:

| Integration    | Supported Version |
| -------------- | ----------------- |
| Standalone C++ | C++20+            |
| Unity          | 2021.3+           |
| Unreal Engine  | 5.5+              |

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**PlayStation 4 / PS5 exception:** If you're targeting PlayStation 4, or PlayStation 5 with a PS5 SDK older than
13.000, the Discord Social SDK still supports C++17. All other platforms require C++20.
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Prior to Social SDK release 1.9, C++17 is the minimum supported version.
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## Platforms

The Discord Social SDK is available for the following platforms:

| Platform         | Supported Versions | Support Level       | Standalone C++ | Unreal Engine | Unity |
| ---------------- | ------------------ | ------------------- | -------------- | ------------- | ----- |
| **Desktop**      |                    |                     |                |               |       |
| Windows (x64)    | 10+                | Generally Available | ✅              | ✅             | ✅     |
| Windows (ARM64)  | 11+                | Generally Available | ✅              | ❌             | ❌     |
| macOS (x64)      | 10.5+              | Generally Available | ✅              | ❌             | ✅     |
| macOS (ARM64)    | 11+                | Generally Available | ✅              | ❌             | ✅     |
| Linux            | \*glibc 2.31+      | Experimental        | ✅              | ✅             | ✅     |
| **Mobile**       |                    |                     |                |               |       |
| Android          | 7.0+               | Generally Available | ✅              | ✅             | ✅     |
| iOS              | 15.1+              | Generally Available | ✅              | ✅             | ✅     |
| **Console**      |                    |                     |                |               |       |
| Xbox One         | GDK 241000-260400  | Experimental        | ✅              | ✅             | ❌     |
| Xbox Series X\|S | GDK 241000-260400  | Generally Available | ✅              | ✅             | ✅     |
| PlayStation 4    | OS 11.500-12.500   | Experimental        | ✅              | ✅             | ❌     |
| PlayStation 5    | OS 10.000-13.000   | Generally Available | ✅              | ✅             | ✅     |

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\* There are too many Linux distributions to test, but most distros with glibc 2.31, e.g. Ubuntu 20.04,
or later should work.
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Building for iOS or Android? See [Feature Availability on Mobile](/guides/core-concepts-mobile#feature-availability-on-mobile) for mobile-specific setup requirements and behavior differences.
:::

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Each Social SDK release supports roughly the last 18 months of Xbox and PlayStation OS SDK versions.
See [Console OS SDK Support](/guides/core-concepts-release-cadence-and-support#console-os-sdk-support) for how the window rolls forward at each release.
:::

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To use the Discord Social SDK in your console games, you will need to request middleware approval and be an approved developer for the target console. Check out [this article](https://support-dev.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/30209074764183) to learn more.
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:u[Exception: Prohibited Off-Platform Interactions by Sony]

For integrations experienced on Sony Platforms (e.g. PlayStation 5)…

1. **Do not allow access to Account Linking** entry points.

2. **Do not allow access to Linked Channels**.

3. **Limit messaging and Invites to other players currently playing** the game.

4. **Do not display off-platform presence and logos** (including Discord).
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## Next Steps

Configure authentication, explore features, and review our release cadence:

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:::card{title="Release Cadence & Support" href="/guides/core-concepts-release-cadence-and-support"}
Release cadence, supported version window, and end-of-life process.
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:::card{title="Core Features" href="/guides/core-concepts-core-features"}
Explore social features like account linking, friends, and rich presence.
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:::card{title="Getting Started" href="/guides/getting-started-getting-started"}
Platform-specific setup instructions and download links.
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## Change Log

| Date           | Changes                                                             |
| -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| August 3, 2026 | updated console OS SDK version windows for Social SDK 1.10          |
| May 26, 2026   | added console minimum versions; linked to Release Cadence & Support |
| May 20, 2026   | Added Game Engine and Language section.                             |
| July 21, 2025  | initial release                                                     |

## Related pages

- [API Reference](./api-reference-index.md)
- [App Fundamentals](./app-fundamentals-index.md)
- [Best Practices](./best-practices-index.md)
- [Bots & Companion Apps](./bots-companion-apps-index.md)
- [Building Games](./building-games-index.md)
- [Building on Discord](./building-on-discord-index.md)
- [Change Log](./change-log-index.md)
- [Communities & Servers](./communities-servers-index.md)
- [Components](./components-index.md)
- [Core Concepts](./core-concepts-index.md)

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