PatchBot is an automated bot that delivers game update news (patch notes) from Steam, Epic Games, and developer blogs directly to your Discord server the moment they are published.
Why is it essential?
Most major game updates are released during US business hours. For gamers in Australia, Japan, or Europe, this often means updates drop in the middle of the night.
- “I woke up to a 50GB update and now I can’t play.”
- “I promised to play with friends, but my version is outdated.”
PatchBot prevents these tragedies. By notifying you instantly, it allows you to start downloads remotely or plan your gaming schedule around maintenance, making it a lifesaver for international gamers.
🌏 History: Born from Frustration
- Origins: Launched in January 2018 by developers Alex & Ben.
- The Motivation: They were tired of launching a game only to be hit with a massive update screen. They built PatchBot to answer one simple question: “Did an update drop while I was asleep?”
- Growth: Starting with just PUBG and League of Legends, it now supports hundreds of titles including Fortnite, Apex Legends, Valorant, and Minecraft, serving over 500,000 servers.
⚙️ Key Features
PatchBot keeps it simple but effective.
📝 Auto-Patch Notes
It monitors official sources 24/7. When a developer posts an update, PatchBot grabs the headline, image, and link, posting it to your server instantly.
🎮 Massive Game Library
From AAA competitive shooters to niche Steam indie games, the library is huge.
🔔 Smart Filtering
For some games, you can filter out fluff. Don’t want “Dev Diaries”? You can set it to only notify you about “Game Updates.”
💎 Role Mentions (Premium)
Paid users can set the bot to ping specific roles (e.g., @Valorant Players) only when that specific game updates.
💻 Essential Command List
PatchBot focuses on its Web Dashboard rather than commands.
| Command / Action | Description |
| patchbot.io | The Main Controller. Use the website for setup. |
| /subscribe [Game] | Subscribes a channel to a specific game. |
| /unsubscribe | Removes a game from the channel. |
| /games | Lists supported games (better to view on the website). |
| /manual-check | Forces a check for the latest updates. |
🚀 Setup Tutorial: Getting Updates
Using the website is much easier than typing commands.
Step 1: Invite
Go to patchbot.io and click “Add to Discord.” Select your server.
Step 2: Subscribe to a Game
- Log in to the dashboard on the website.
- Select your server.
- In the “Subscribe to a Game” search bar, type your game (e.g., Apex Legends).
- Select the game and choose the Discord channel (e.g., #updates) where you want the news to appear.
- Click Subscribe.
Step 3: Adding Steam Games
If a game isn’t on the popular list but is on Steam:
- Copy the Steam Store URL or the App ID (the numbers in the URL) of the game.
- Paste it into the search bar on the PatchBot dashboard.
- It should find the game and allow you to subscribe.
❓ FAQ: Troubleshooting
Q: I’m not getting notifications.
A: Check permissions.
Does the bot have “Send Messages,” “Embed Links,” and “View Channel” permissions in that specific channel? If not, it can’t post.
Q: What is the difference between Free and Premium?
A:
- Free: Works great but puts a small footer ad in the update message. Limited number of subscriptions.
- Premium: No ads, unlimited subscriptions, and enables Role Mentions (pinging users).
Q: Does it support mobile games?
A: Some.
Major cross-platform titles like Genshin Impact are supported. Purely mobile games are less common unless they have a Steam version or active blog.
Q: How do Aussies use it?
A: The “Wake Up” Check.
Create a dedicated channel called #patch-notes and mute it (suppress notifications). When you wake up, just check that channel. If there’s a bold message from PatchBot, turn on your PC and start downloading while you eat breakfast.
🌟 Conclusion
PatchBot is the “Personal Secretary” for gamers.
In an era of 100GB updates, knowing when an update drops is just as important as knowing what is in it.
Next Step for You: Invite PatchBot and subscribe to your main game right now. You’ll thank yourself next patch day.