A supported client will be required starting March 1st, 2026 to participate in all audio and video conversations in direct messages, group messages, voice channels and stage channels. Users on unsupported versions will not be able to connect to any calls. Interestingly, the article states that third party clients will continue to work, provided they implement E2EE support.


↺ Update (Mar 1, 2026): E2EE requirements now live

"Updated clients which support DAVE (Audio & Video End-to-End Encryption) Protocol are now required to connect to non-stages voice calls across the Discord Platform. If you attempt to connect with an out of date client, the voice gateway will reject your connection with close code 4017."