Discord has appointed Humam Sakhnini, former Vice Chairman of Activision Blizzard, as its new CEO, as co-founder Jason Citron steps down after 13 years. The move signals Discord's renewed focus on gaming, moving away from its social media roots, and comes as the company prepares for a potential IPO. With over 200 million monthly active users, Discord aims to explore monetization through advertising and micro-transactions. However, gamers express concerns about the company adopting a more corporate strategy. Citron will remain involved as an advisor and board member.