# Russia Moves to Ban Discord: What Does It Mean for Gamers? 🚫

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/russia-moves-to-ban-discord-what-does-it-mean-for-gamers/292542>\
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**Tags:** technology, gaming\
**Created:** [October 1, 2024, 3:59pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/russia-moves-to-ban-discord-what-does-it-mean-for-gamers/292542 "2024-10-01T15:59:07Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 1, 2024, 3:59pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/russia-moves-to-ban-discord-what-does-it-mean-for-gamers/292542/1 "2024-10-01T15:59:07Z")

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**Summary:**

1. **Impending Ban on Discord**  
Russian authorities are preparing to ban Discord, citing unspecified legal violations, with the ban potentially happening in the coming days according to reports from Kommersant.

2. **Regulatory Actions**  
The Russian media regulator, Roskomnadzor, has issued five rulings related to Discord since September 20, which may serve as a basis for the impending ban, though the specific violations remain undisclosed.

3. **User Complaints**  
Russian users have reported intermittent outages on Discord throughout September, leading many to use VPNs to access the platform, affecting both web and mobile versions.

4. **Impact on Developers and Gamers**  
If the ban is enforced, it could significantly hinder Russian gamers and developers who rely on Discord for community interaction and technical support, with no clear domestic alternatives available.

5. **Recent Penalties**  
A Moscow court has already fined Discord 3.5 million roubles (approximately $37,675) for failing to restrict access to content deemed illegal in Russia, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the platform and Russian authorities.

**Read more at:** [PC Gamer](https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/russia-gears-up-to-ban-discord-in-the-coming-days/)