Since 2021 we've been working to figure out how to bring casual gaming to Discord in the same way we did at Backyard (Acquired by Discord 2021). In October of 2022, we launched Activities globally to great effect. Our launch saw ~6% increase in Nitro signups, leading to a meaningful advance in MRR.
I was one of 2 designers for the Activities team and focused primarily on the desktop platform. Including but not limited to the activity menu, AV calling features, and growth projects.
https://www.techradar.com/features/discord-activities-might-be-its-most-ingenious-addition-yet