Bluesky is rolling out group chats and simultaneously outlining a shift toward community-focused tools. According to reporting from The Next Web and TechCrunch, the new group chat feature launches as part of an effort to expand beyond Bluesky’s earlier emphasis on open public posting. The group chat capability supports up to 50 participants in the current release, and the company indicates the participant limit could increase in a later update. Both outlets frame the change as part of a broader product pivot: Bluesky is directing more attention to features designed for smaller, more contained communities rather than solely focusing on wider, public feeds. The rollout marks an addition to Bluesky’s communications options, enabling users to interact in semi-private spaces with a defined group size. The reports describe the updates as arriving alongside the company’s broader strategy for growth and engagement, as Bluesky’s user growth reportedly slows compared with earlier periods.