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{{Infobox/Event
|name=Venture into the (Un)known
|image=Venture into the (Un)known Logo.png
|organizer=
|start=March 16, 2026
|end=March 30, 2026
}}

'''Venture into the (Un)known''' is a multi-world [[wikipedia:Alternate_reality_game|ARG]] experience, with the goal of finding [[VRRat]]. This event was community made and promoted by VRChat from March 16 to March 30, 2026.<ref>[https://x.com/VRChat/status/2033635390498685100 VRRat has gone missing! Please help us find him...] on ''X''. Retrieved March 31, 2026.</ref> While the event has "ended", the worlds to the event are still accessible.

==Overview==

==Worlds==
===Entry worlds===
[[File:VITU Portal.png|thumb|Entry portal with [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat Home|VRChat Home]] that leads "Into the Unknown".]]
These worlds were featured in the "Venture into the (Un)known" world row. They served as a way to bring people into the event. Within each world contains mini puzzles, that once solved spawn a portal into the ARG hub world and unlocked a tape in the hub world. Various other worlds featured portals that lead to the "Into The Unknown" world. These other worlds not listed don't unlock a tape in the hub world.
{| class="wikitable"
!Name
!World link
!Archived Versions
!Author
|-
|Just B Club 4.0 || {{World link|wrld_3c231334-2f20-442f-924c-a504d9f98543|}} || {{World link|wrld_1715a4fe-3f8d-441e-9d68-582a5990cd33|}} || [https://vrchat.com/home/user/usr_39e5d4e7-3989-493b-8b76-bed58a6fddd3 Blue-kun]
|-
|Drinking Night || {{World link|wrld_4a65ba53-d8df-40a7-b67d-30c63bff0e95|}} || {{World link|wrld_b486b17c-e447-4737-bef6-a6e5fc34e4fc|}} || [https://vrchat.com/home/user/usr_031b2e1e-051d-4714-b658-8bd39292a2ee Rackshaw]
|-
|[[Community:Prismic's Avatar Search|Prismic's Avatar Search]] || {{World link|wrld_57514404-7f4e-4aee-a50a-57f55d3084bf|}} || {{World link|wrld_90abd1bf-ec04-4ec1-9e9e-a1da2344599e|}} || [https://vrchat.com/home/user/usr_6b189dbf-f096-47d0-afbd-136782d7014b Prismic247]
|-
|[[Community:French Vibes|French Vibes [FR]]] || {{World link|wrld_a4059cdf-d617-4605-8a74-cfe177b4b2b4|}} || {{World link|wrld_ed9dcae9-b29c-45e4-9cf1-9eaadf0382fd|}} || [https://vrchat.com/home/user/usr_0a72e939-7dde-48f6-ae08-4235f8126c5a xCommando]
|-
|LPD Station || {{World link|wrld_e3b09d06-70c4-4cf0-abab-91bfbea5fcfd|}} || {{World link|wrld_3488eae5-1f16-45ab-a5ad-108b148df2b8|}} || [https://vrchat.com/home/user/usr_62b15e03-10a7-485a-8421-2ea66c43531e Karet]
|-
|Karaoke in Sync! || {{World link|wrld_a0ea27f8-f530-44f9-8461-4c343ddabf17|}} || {{World link|wrld_f366e2d1-8903-4c4f-9c07-12bd03bce60e|}} || [https://vrchat.com/home/user/usr_4cb5a109-2aa6-4a0d-933b-244388260586 CMajor7]
|-
|VRC Kmart Express || {{World link|wrld_67af6643-b632-4387-ba82-2f5eb42effd8|}} || {{World link|wrld_e398b76c-8c28-4fcd-8ab2-7678adca749e|}} || [https://vrchat.com/home/user/usr_43643a86-7390-4b48-aacf-6ad32805179f KmartWorlds]
|-
|Cozy Pool || {{World link|wrld_7f8de19a-7ae1-4d4d-847a-8bd81894854e|}} || {{World link|wrld_e455b8c3-c83a-400a-a5d7-fe42c2241c19|}} || [https://vrchat.com/home/user/usr_df6c44e5-630c-4ee0-b55f-e4239ae2e566 Libby~]
|}

===ARG worlds===
[[File:VITU Into the Unknown Portal Room.png|thumb|Portal room within the Hub world "Into the Unknown".]]
These worlds are used for the ARG, including the hub.
{| class="wikitable"
!Name
!World link
!Author
|-
|Into the Unknown || {{World link|wrld_5992ac87-4df8-4fb5-8a6c-e29688135aca|}} || [https://vrchat.com/home/user/usr_1940c20c-30d7-41e8-97e3-4f6fb6eae1c3 - Lumine -]
|-
|Underflow Protocol || {{World link|wrld_d579c2e8-af85-470c-8cb5-d4e65149c7fa|}} || [https://vrchat.com/home/user/EtputLEmTm EvolvedAnt]
|-
|Gallery of Perspectives || {{World link|wrld_4d223ef5-f089-42d2-a799-7c56e003eded|}} || [https://vrchat.com/home/user/usr_f808a575-ed62-4d95-9c62-6286b312a025 IgbarVonSquid]
|-
|The Three Trials || {{World link|wrld_d46c39cf-0cba-4284-8c79-4f49d1f26c78|}} || [https://vrchat.com/home/user/usr_f721ccb0-60e2-4ee9-b0b7-b1c2898c4adc GSGenesis]
|-
|Endpoint || {{World link|wrld_330231ad-731b-4e48-b177-ade4b2075a6e|}} || [https://vrchat.com/home/user/usr_0a653cc0-86ba-44a2-b375-d8c9ae046dc4 Salena]
|}

==Credits==
[[File:Credits_v1.2.png|thumb|Credits of users who have contributed to the development of "Venture into the (Un)known".]]
<div class="mw-collapsible" style="width:600px; overflow:auto;"><div style="">The Venture into the (Un)known ARG was collectively made possible by the following users:</div>
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
===Main===
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
!Name
!Role
|-
|ChyadoSensei || VA Localization & Audio Project Lead
|-
|Atomiklan || Discovery & Puzzle Project Lead
|-
|Sai || VRChat Project Coordinator
|-
|Libby~ || Project Director
|-
|Wordweaver1001 || Finale & Hub Project Lead
|-
|DrakenStark || Puzzle Teams Advisor Server Hosting
|}

===Voice Actors===
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
!Name
!Character Name
|-
|ChyadoSensei (VA Lead) || Bear
|-
|Durrvish || Lambert Reflecta, Eyewitness
|-
|Erika Gozar (Erallie) || V.E.R.A (Blue)
|-
|Faxmashine || Professor Float
|-
|Harken || 1980's Patchworx
|-
|I am Soul || Male Computer Voice
|-
|JewelReeBox || Reporter C & 01, Pixelmochi, The Guardian
|-
|Katarina C. || V.E.R.A (Red)
|-
|Kylie Rutzen || Janice Jackrabbit
|-
|MarcellaVT || Officer Fisk
|-
|MicTheMicrophone || General Interger, Curator Zero, VRRat, Streamers, Mike Rophone, (Self - Cameo)
|-
|Midnights in Valhalla || Lana Tency
|-
|Nanoade || Madam Firewall
|-
|Pikapetey || Ben Width, Fox, 1930's Patchworx
|-
|PlagueKat || Dispatcher
|-
|Sierra <nowiki>|</nowiki> Toraccel || Male Voice, Suspect, Announcer Man
|-
|SlenderEnderGuy || Patchworx
|-
|Tayla || Reporter A
|-
|Topbootybanger || Lady Voice
|-
|TFMJonny || Reporter B, DJ Max, Gamma Glam, Phong Dazzle
|-
|Winnie || VA Support
|-
|Wordweaver1001 || Anie Iso Tropique
|}

===Puzzle Team===
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
!Name
!Role
!World
|-
|EvolvedAnt || 3D Artist, Programmer || Underflow Protocol
|-
|Air In || World Artist || Underflow Protocol
|-
|KitKat || Concept, Programmer || Underflow Protocol, Gallery of Perspectives
|-
|Snugglybird || 3D Artist || Underflow Protocol
|-
|Teal || Concept Prototype || Underflow Protocol
|-
|Wordweaver1001 || 3D Artist || Underflow Protocol
|-
|GSGenesis || 3D Artist, Programmer || The Three Trials
|-
|Libby~ || World Artist || The Three Trials
|-
|IgbarVonSquid || 3D Artist, Programmer || Gallery of Perspectives
|-
|aurycat || Programmer || Gallery of Perspectives
|-
|Salena || 3D Artist, Programmer || Endpoint
|-
|Raingram || Programmer || Endpoint
|-
|Betty || Concept Programmer || Endpoint
|}

===Discovery Team===
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
!Name
!Role
|-
|Libby~ || Cozy Pool Lead
|-
|Rackshaw || Drinking Night Lead
|-
|RiskyKen || Drinking Night Dev
|-
|xCommando || French Vibes Lead
|-
|Blue-kun || Just B Club Lead
|-
|CMajor7 || Karaoke in Sync Lead
|-
|Karet || LPD Lead
|-
|Techman120 || Karaoke in Sync Dev, VRC Kmart Dev
|-
|Prismic247 || Prismic Avatar Search Lead
|-
|DemonitizedBoi || VRC Kmart Express
|-
|Alex Lotor || VRC Kmart 3D Modeler
|-
|MarcellaVT || VRC Kmart Dev
|-
|Jayie || VRC Kmart Dev
|}

===Hub Team===
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
!Name
!Role
|-
|<nowiki>- Lumine -</nowiki> || Hub Lead
|-
|Happyrobot33 || Hub Co-Lead, Technical Artist, Programmer
|-
|Alia- || World Concept Artist
|-
|FoxSerito || Hub Team Support
|-
|IceTiger540 || Hub Team Support
|-
|Juice... || World Artist
|}

===Finale Team===
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
!Name
!Role
|-
|Juice... || Finale Lead
|-
|Ahoya || Finale Programmer
|-
|aurycat || Finale Programmer
|-
|Happyrobot33 || Technical Advisor
|-
|Pikapetey || Concept Artist, Finale Animator
|}

===Localization Team===
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
!Name
!Role
|-
|ChyadoSensei || JPN VA, Localization Lead
|-
|Negi Trotsky || JPN Localization
|-
|rei_reika || JPN Localization
|-
|RIKU || JPN Localization
|}

===Art & Animation Team===
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
!Name
!Role
|-
|Pikapetey || Lead Writer, Lead Animator
|-
|Averi Torres || 3D Character Animator
|-
|EvanTheFloydian || Concept Artist, Script Editor
|-
|Michael Cook || Character Artist, Concept Artist, 2D Animator
|-
|Sai || Concept Artist, Narrator, Graphic Design
|-
|SassyBritches || Character Artist, Icon Artist
|}

===Audio Team===
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
!Name
!Role
|-
|ChyadoSensei || Audio Lead
|-
|JewelReeBox || Audio Post Production Coordinator
|-
|_spidget || Sound Designer
|-
|David G || Audio Editor
|-
|Erika Gozar (Erallie) || Audio Editor
|-
|Jagga || Music Team, Sound Designer
|-
|MarcellaVT || Audio Editor
|-
|Sawyer B || Sound Designer, Support
|-
|Sournetic || Music Team, Sound Designer
|-
|Winnie || Audio Designer, Support
|-
|Wordweaver1001 || Audio Editor
|}

===Support Team===
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
!Name
!Role
|-
|Libby~ || Support Lead, Credits Assembler
|-
|Haxy || Persistence & Project Programmer
|-
|Talox || Persistence Framework, Programmer
|-
|TapGhoul || Shaders & Tooling
|-
|Poiyomi || Shader Advisor
|-
|Sardonyxfox || Shader Support
|-
|Happyrobot33 || Shader Support
|}

===Prefab Team===
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
!Name
!Role
|-
|IgnisModus || Prefab Dev Lead
|-
|Alex Lotor || Prefab Dev
|-
|FoxSerito || Prefab Dev
|}

===QA Team===
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
!Name
!Role
|-
|Atomiklan || Testing Lead
|-
|beepsi || VITU Tester
|-
|chezquik || VITU Tester
|-
|ClickClackClout || VITU Tester
|-
|fundale || VITU Tester
|-
|Mycelia || VITU Tester
|-
|Nemesis || VITU Tester
|-
|Pancake || VITU Tester
|-
|POP✩STEP || VITU Tester
|-
|Sailor Goosie || VITU Tester
|-
|Techman120 || VITU Tester
|-
|Tek || VITU Tester
|-
|TrueAquaPsych || VITU Tester
|}
</div></div>

== References ==
<references />

[[Category:Worlds]]
[[Category:English]]
[[Category:Japanese]]
[[Category:Needs images]]

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The '''VR Community Awards (VRCA)''' is a community-made awards ceremony to acknowledge achievements of the VR Community, primarily VRChat. Hosted, and established in 2024, by VRCPuck.

The awards feature 35 categories ranging from [[Avatars|avatar]] creators, VR DJs, large communities, dancers, VR photographers, and more. The show works in association with VKet, Projekt: Community, Local Police Department, Gamer Supps, [[Community:Trans Academy|Trans Academy]], Blerp, and [[Community:VRDancing|VRDancing]].

VRChat's account on Bluesky created a post<ref>[https://vrcommunityawards.com/ 'The VR Community Awards 2024 Are Open NOW! Vote for Your Favorite Creators and Communities on VRChat'], posted by VRChat on ''Bluesky'', December 1st, 2024; retrieved December 26, 2024.</ref> announcing the VRCAs on December 1st, 2024. The winners for VR Community Awards 2024 were announced on February 16, 2025.

==Voting==
Voting could be done online through the VR Community Awards [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLXr3lIHozM website], where users could vote the winner for any nominees in any of the thirty-five categories. VRChat also sponsored the voting process for the VR Community Awards through a Launch Pad (IPS) banner on the [[Quick Menu]].

==Nominations==

===VRCA 2024===

====Finalists====
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Award Category
!Description
!Finalists
|-
|Live Streamer
|The streamer who brought fun and entertainment to their audience time and time again.
|Totless, Lolathon, Durrvish
|-
|Shorts Creator
|The creator that built a loyal following through their clips and shorts.
|ZakkieVR, Durrvish, Drumsy
|-
|Short Film/Documentary
|The film or documentary that captured your imagination and stirred your emotions.
|The Photon Trials, The Penrose Protocol: Remastered, El Vuelo De La Mariposa Episodio 3
|-
|YouTube Creator
|The YouTuber that showcased VRChat through their adventures or journalism.
|Derafrog, Drumsy, Lolathon
|-
|DJ Performance
|The DJ who brought the house down with their incredible remixes and/or original tracks.
|BrandyNauta, RobRomansVoice, ValueFactory
|-
|Art of Dance
|The dancer that inspires others, stuns crowds and showcases the ability of the dancing community.
|DustBunny, Ronn, SoftlySteph
|-
|Music Artist
|The Singer and/or Musician that moved listeners with their stunning vocal ability and musical talent.
|Starheart, Im_Naku, WHSPRS
|-
|Community Leadership
|The community leader or co-founders that created a vibrant, loving community.
|(Tizzy, 1b, Just Jaime, Viv, Savvy, and Scout - Trans Academy), (Totless - Totless VRChat Community), (Colt_45 - VRChessClub)
|-
|Photography
|The VRChat photographer that showed you a new perspective with stunning [[Camera|camerawork]] and editing skills.
|Kaerun, SladeDaCat, Neomance
|-
|Unsung Hero
|The member of the community who should be thanked for their unknown contributions to us all.
|ChyadoSensei, Ru, SonicFox5000
|-
|Virtual Experience
|The community that created incredible virtual experiences for their members.
|El Infierno De Los Bonice, Projekt: Community, VRDancing, Punchline Comedy Club
|-
|Gaming Community
|The community that built a group with a loving passion for their VRChat-gaming interest.
|VR Chess Club, The Pool Parlor, The Cult of Jar
|-
|Role Play Community
|The role play community that created immersive worlds, NPCs or story lines that brought people together.
|Local Police Department (LPD), Argus VRC - Project Aincrad, Ascension Academy
|-
|Social Impact
|The community that offered help, support and advice to it’s members through any adversity.
|[[Helping Hands]], JapaNichijou, Trans Academy
|-
|Nightlife Venue
|The nightclub or venue that created breathtaking performances and incredible atmospheres to keep you partying all night long.
|Yitties, Concrete, SHELTER, Project: Schism
|-
|Philantrophy
|The charity event that raised money for a good cause and made a difference in other’s lives.
|(Rekson's Partner-Charity-Athon 2024), (VRDancing: Marshallthon 2024), (Furality: Umbra)
|-
|Large Event
|The large event/VRChat experience that only took place 4 or less times this year, leaving you eagerly awaiting it’s return every time.
|(The Totless Christmas Special Dec 2023), (Nurtured 3: Finale), (Forjaversario 2024)
|-
|Convention Experience
|The convention that created an unforgettable experience.
|Furality: Umbra, Virtual Market: Summer 2024, Projekt: Festival 2024
|-
|Furry Avatar
|The [[Community:Furry culture in VRChat|Furry]] Avatar that received praise and love from users and creators alike.
|(Stripe - Moonfang Dragon), (Kittomatic - Novabeast), (Reval, Royalty and Meaty - Vulper)
|-
|Humanoid Avatar
|The Human-Styled avatar that received praise and love from users and creators alike.
|(Meechu and JustSleightly - Wraith), (Pondero - Shinano), 「キュビクローゼット - Airi」
|-
|Avatar [[Open Sound Control|OSC]] Integration
|The application that created new ways to interact in VRChat.
|(Duinrahaic - OSC Treadmill), (BoiHanny - Magic Chatbox), (Hyroe - TiktokToOSC)
|-
|Avatar Asset Creator
|The fun avatar system or gimmick creator that entertained you and your friends, or brought your immersion to the next level.
|Echo The Neko, Pointless Creations, Liindy
|-
|Avatar Innovation
|The avatar built from the ground up that the community fell in love with.
|(Reval, Royalty and Meaty - Vulper), (Kokou - Renou), (Kittomatic - Novabeast)
|-
|Horror Experience
|The horror map that scared you to the core, haunting you to this day.
|(Mantibro - SlashCo), (ItsCrispy - The Smile Room: Part 2 Demo), (Beyond - [[Community:Terrors of Nowhere|Terrors of Nowhere]])
|-
|Game/Puzzle World
|The [[:Category:Game worlds|game]] or puzzle [[worlds]] that entertains you time and time again.
|(Lakuza - [[Community:Bullet Time Agent|Bullet Time Agent]]), (Beyond - Terrors of Nowhere), (LiQua - [[Community:Jetski Rush|Jetski Rush]])
|-
|Artistic Direction World
|The world with stunning visuals, atmosphere and/or immersion.
|(Kikou - よるとうげ -Yorutouge-), (Shopow - Bone Blossom), (Bloomin' - Black Fire)
|-
|Innovative Concept
|The world that pushed the boundaries of imagination and introduced new concepts in VRChat.
|(Juice - Magnetize), (Widget365 - NeoWorlds), (Lakuza - Bullet Time Agent)
|-
|Hangout/Social World
|The world that brought you closer to others, becoming a local hangout for you and your friends.
|(Lingie - Sunset Bar), (Fox - Yitties District 2.0), (Mrlvanovichh - Spanish Garden)
|-
|World Creator
|The creator or team that built worlds that became an integral part of your VRChat experience.
|Shopow, WispyWoo, Jar
|-
|Shader Innovation
|The shader that caught your eye or brought your immersion to the next level.
|Mochi's Unity Shaders, LilToon V1.8, Poiyomi V9.0
|-
|Tool Innovation
|The tool that filled in the gaps or sped up workflows for your projects.
|(HashEdits - Distribution Tools V2.0), (Bdunderscore - Modular Avatar V1.1), (SentFromSpaceVR - Robust Weight Transfer V1.0)
|-
|Insightful Instructor
|The individual or team that created tutorials or guides helping others learn in any area of VRChat creation.
|Sipp's Avatar Box, Liindy, PxINKY
|}

====Winners====
The winners were announced on February 16, 2025.
{| class="wikitable"
!Award Category
!Description
!Finalists
|-
|Live Streamer
|The streamer who brought fun and entertainment to their audience time and time again.
|'''Lolathon'''
|-
|Shorts Creator
|The creator that built a loyal following through their clips and shorts.
|'''Drumsy'''
|-
|Short Film/Documentary
|The film or documentary that captured your imagination and stirred your emotions.
|'''The Penrose Protocol: Remastered'''
|-
|YouTube Creator
|The YouTuber that showcased VRChat through their adventures or journalism.
|'''Drumsy'''
|-
|DJ Performance
|The DJ who brought the house down with their incredible remixes and/or original tracks.
|'''ValueFactory'''
|-
|Art of Dance
|The dancer that inspires others, stuns crowds and showcases the ability of the dancing community.
|'''DustBunny'''
|-
|Music Artist
|The Singer and/or Musician that moved listeners with their stunning vocal ability and musical talent.
|'''Im_Naku'''
|-
|Community Leadership
|The community leader or co-founders that created a vibrant, loving community.
|'''Totless - Totless VRChat Community'''
|-
|Photography
|The VRChat photographer that showed you a new perspective with stunning [[Camera|camerawork]] and editing skills.
|'''SladeDaCat'''
|-
|Unsung Hero
|The member of the community who should be thanked for their unknown contributions to us all.
|'''Ru'''
|-
|Virtual Experience
|The community that created incredible virtual experiences for their members.
|'''VRDancing'''
|-
|Gaming Community
|The community that built a group with a loving passion for their VRChat-gaming interest.
|'''The Cult of Jar'''
|-
|Role Play Community
|The role play community that created immersive worlds, NPCs or story lines that brought people together.
|'''Local Police Department (LPD)'''
|-
|Social Impact
|The community that offered help, support and advice to it’s members through any adversity.
|'''Trans Academy'''
|-
|Nightlife Venue
|The nightclub or venue that created breathtaking performances and incredible atmospheres to keep you partying all night long.
|'''SHELTER'''
|-
|Philantrophy
|The charity event that raised money for a good cause and made a difference in other’s lives.
|'''Furality: Umbra'''
|-
|Large Event
|The large event/VRChat experience that only took place 4 or less times this year, leaving you eagerly awaiting it’s return every time.
|'''The Totless Christmas Special Dec 2023'''
|-
|Convention Experience
|The convention that created an unforgettable experience.
|'''Furality: Umbra'''
|-
|Furry Avatar
|The [[Community:Furry culture in VRChat|Furry]] Avatar that received praise and love from users and creators alike.
|'''Kittomatic - Novabeast'''
|-
|Humanoid Avatar
|The Human-Styled avatar that received praise and love from users and creators alike.
|'''キュビクローゼット - Airi'''
|-
|Avatar [[Open Sound Control|OSC]] Integration
|The application that created new ways to interact in VRChat.
|'''BoiHanny - Magic Chatbox'''
|-
|Avatar Asset Creator
|The fun avatar system or gimmick creator that entertained you and your friends, or brought your immersion to the next level.
|'''Liindy'''
|-
|Avatar Innovation
|The avatar built from the ground up that the community fell in love with.
|'''Kittomatic - Novabeast'''
|-
|Horror Experience
|The horror map that scared you to the core, haunting you to this day.
|'''ItsCrispy - The Smile Room: Part 2 Demo'''
|-
|Game/Puzzle World
|The [[:Category:Game worlds|game]] or puzzle [[worlds]] that entertains you time and time again.
|'''Beyond - Terrors of Nowhere'''
|-
|Artistic Direction World
|The world with stunning visuals, atmosphere and/or immersion.
|'''Bloomin' - Black Fire'''
|-
|Innovative Concept
|The world that pushed the boundaries of imagination and introduced new concepts in VRChat.
|'''Widget365 - NeoWorlds'''
|-
|Hangout/Social World
|The world that brought you closer to others, becoming a local hangout for you and your friends.
|'''Lingie - Sunset Bar'''
|-
|World Creator
|The creator or team that built worlds that became an integral part of your VRChat experience.
|'''Jar'''
|-
|Shader Innovation
|The shader that caught your eye or brought your immersion to the next level.
|'''Poiyomi V9.0'''
|-
|Tool Innovation
|The tool that filled in the gaps or sped up workflows for your projects.
|'''SentFromSpaceVR - Robust Weight Transfer V1.0'''
|-
|Insightful Instructor
|The individual or team that created tutorials or guides helping others learn in any area of VRChat creation.
|'''Liindy'''
|}

== Community resources ==

* [https://vrcommunityawards.com/ VR Community Awards] official website at ''vrcommunityawards.com''
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLXr3lIHozM The VRChat Atlas] on ''YouTube''

==References==
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VRChat

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{{:VRChat/PageBox
| title = VRChat
| image = [[File:VRChat Logo.svg|220px]]
| developer = VRChat Inc.
| publisher = VRChat Inc.
| designers = Graham Gaylor<br>Jesse Joudrey
| platforms = Microsoft Windows (Desktop and PCVR), Android (on Meta Quest 2 and newer, PICO 4, and HTC Vive XR Elite)
| released = '''Microsoft Windows, Oculus Rift'''<br>January 16, 2014<br>'''Steam'''<br>February 1, 2017<br>'''HTC Vive'''<br>September 13, 2017<br>'''Oculus Quest'''<br>December 11, 2018<br>'''Android (Alpha)'''<br>August 22, 2023<br>'''PICO 4'''<br>November 09, 2023<br>
| languages = English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), Polish, Russian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, toki pona
| engine = Unity3D
}}'''''VRChat''''' is an online virtual world platform created by Graham Gaylor and Jesse Joudrey<ref>VRChat enters the creator economy. (2023, May 23). Tubefilter. Retrieved September 12, 2023, from https://www.tubefilter.com/2023/05/23/vrchat-creator-monetization/</ref> and operated by VRChat, Inc. The platform allows users to interact with others with user-created 3D [[Special:MyLanguage/avatars|avatars]] and [[Special:MyLanguage/worlds|worlds]]. ''VRChat'' is designed primarily for use with virtual reality headsets, being available for Microsoft Windows PCs and as a native app for Android-based headsets such as Meta Quest, Pico 4, and HTC Vive XR Elite. It is also usable without VR in a "desktop" mode designed for either a mouse and keyboard or gamepad and in an Android app for touchscreen devices.

''VRChat'' was first released as a Windows application for the Oculus Rift DK1 prototype on January 16, 2014, and was later released to the Steam early access program on February 1, 2017.

==Features==
''VRChat'''s gameplay is focused on social interaction in community-made environments, <ref name="Polygon1">Alexander, J. (2017, December 22). VRChat is a bizarre phenomenon that has Twitch, YouTube obsessed. Polygon. Retrieved January 9, 2018, from https://www.polygon.com/2017/12/22/16805452/vrchat-steam-vive-oculus-twitch-youtube</ref> The game is made up of thousands of connected worlds,<ref name=":3">Getting Dressed for the Metaverse. (2022, August 9). Esquire. Retrieved August 11, 2022, from https://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/a40803280/metaverse-fashion/</ref> in which users can interact with each other through virtual avatars.<ref name="Polygon1" /> Avatars and worlds are created and uploaded by their users<ref name=":3" /> using a software development kit for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unity_(game_engine) Unity] released alongside the game.<ref name="Polygon1" /> User avatars are capable of supporting lip-syncing, eye tracking, and blinking, in addition to mimicking head and hand motion.<ref>Forrest, D. (2017, February 1). 'VRChat' Is A Social Platform, A Dev Sandbox, And A Step In The Right Direction. Tom's Hardware. Retrieved January 14, 2018, from http://www.tomshardware.com/news/vrchat-oculus-rift-htc-vive,33557.html</ref><ref name="Polygon1" /> Trends and variations of avatars spread through the community like memes, and avatars themselves are often distributed for free, or sold through online marketplaces such as Gumroad and Booth.<ref name=":3" />

''VRChat'' is also capable of running in "desktop mode" without a VR headset, which is controlled using either a mouse and keyboard or a gamepad. Some limitations exist in desktop mode, such as the inability to freely move an avatar's limbs,<ref>Jecks, C. (2018, January 8). VRChat: Do You Need a VR Headset to Play? Twinfinite. Retrieved February 23, 2018, from http://twinfinite.net/2018/01/vrchat-need-vr-headset/</ref> or perform interactions that require more than one hand.

In 2018<ref>[https://medium.com/@vrchat/vrchat-node-graph-playmaker-and-soon-1a958672688d 'VRChat “Node Graph”, Playmaker, and Soon™'] on Medium; retrieved September 12, 2024</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/sst9GZAZBDU?si=TiXkd-Sl73hVInz4&t=415 'VRChat Developer Update #4' on YouTube; retrieved September 12, 2024]</ref>, ''VRChat'' introduced Udon, a visual programming language that uses a node graph system. While still considered alpha software, it became usable on publicly-accessible worlds beginning in April 2020.<ref>Tupper, (2020, April 1). Introducing VRChat Udon: Unlocking Coding for Creators. VRChat. Retrieved December 1, 2021, from https://medium.com/vrchat/introducing-vrchat-udon-unlocking-coding-for-creators-ce411a6390d1</ref> A third-party compiler, UdonSharp, was developed to allow world scripts to be written in C#.<ref>VRChat向け自動更新ポスターまとめの使い方. (2021, September 6). PANORA. Retrieved December 1, 2021, from https://panora.tokyo/archives/33123</ref>

In 2022, support for the [[Special:MyLanguage/Open Sound Control|Open Sound Control]] (OSC) protocol was added for more advanced interactions with external software and devices.<ref name=":2">Taylor, M. (2022, July 26). VRChat is being review bombed to hell and back after anti-cheat announcement. PC Gamer. Retrieved July 27, 2022, from https://www.pcgamer.com/vrchat-is-being-review-bombed-to-hell-and-back-after-anti-cheat-announcement/</ref> Later in the year, ''VRChat'' began to implement a secondary application—"[[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat Creator Companion|Creator Companion]]"—for managing Unity IDE installations, projects, and downloading community packages using a Unity Package Manager (UPM)-compatible format.<ref>The VRChat Creator Companion is Now Live!. (2023, May 30). VRChat. Retrieved May 30, 2023, from https://hello.vrchat.com/blog/creator-companion-live</ref> The previous ''VRChat'' SDK2 was deprecated in February 2023, with the Udon-based SDK 3.x becoming mandatory for all future content.<ref>Choosing your SDK. (2023, May 30). VRChat. Retrieved May 30, 2023, from https://docs.vrchat.com/docs/choosing-your-sdk</ref>

=== Trust ranks ===
Users of ''VRChat'' are classified into various [[Special:MyLanguage/Trust Rank|trust levels]], based on factors such as the time they spend on the platform, and received outgoing friend requests. All users begin at the "Visitor" rank (grey). When promoted to "New User" (blue) rank, they are given the ability to upload their own content using the VRChat SDK. This is followed by "User" (green), "Known User" (orange), "Trusted User" (purple), and friends (yellow). Users can choose to toggle communications, avatars, and avatar features based on their trust level. Additionally, users can gain a "Nuisance" rank (grey) after gaining too many infractions, such as being muted and having all communications, avatars, and avatar features blocked.<ref>VRChat Safety and Trust System. (2021, January 3). VRChat. Retrieved April 22, 2021, from https://docs.vrchat.com/docs/vrchat-safety-and-trust-system</ref> It is important to note however that trust is not necessarily indicative of a user's attitude or reputation on the platform, but merely a representation of how much time they have spent and contributions made (in the form of avatar and world creation).{{citation needed|date=February 2024}} (Other roles have existed for specific users in the past, but have since been revoked and removed for unknown reasons.)

=== VRChat+ ===
In November 2020, the service announced the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat%2B|VRChat+]] subscription service. On launch, it allows users to display a custom avatar image on their nameplates, increases the number of avatars they can save in their favorites from 50 to 300, grants them an "increased [[Special:MyLanguage/Trust_Rank|trust rating]]", and allows them to attach an in-game photo to an invite request. Other exclusive features for subscribers are also in development.<ref>Hayden, S. (2020, December 7). 'VRChat' Launches Premium Membership, Now in 'Early Supporter' Phase on Steam. Road to VR. Retrieved January 3, 2021, from https://www.roadtovr.com/vrchat-plus-membership-early-supporter/</ref><ref>Baker, H. (2020, December 4). VRChat Plus, Paid Subscription Option, Now Available On Steam. UploadVR. Retrieved January 3, 2021, from https://uploadvr.com/vrchat-plus-subscription-steam/</ref><ref>VRChat 2021.1.2. (2021, February 2). VRChat. Retrieved May 8, 2021, from https://docs.vrchat.com/docs/vrchat-202112</ref>

=== Groups ===
In November 2022, the service began to deploy a [[Special:MyLanguage/Groups|Groups]] feature, which allows VRChat+ subscribers to create social groups on the platform. Groups can also host their own world instances for organized gatherings and events.<ref>Groups is Now Live!. (2024, March 30). VRChat. Retrieved March 30, 2024, from https://hello.vrchat.com/blog/vrchat-groups</ref>

=== Creator Economy ===
In May 2023, ''VRChat'' announced that it would add a new monetization system known as the [[Special:MyLanguage/Creator Economy|Creator Economy]]. Initially, this allows eligible groups to offer subscriptions (via a paid digital currency known as "VRChat Credits") that can, in turn, allow access to exclusive features in worlds (such as, for instance, VIP rooms) for supporters. 50% of revenue from subscriptions goes to the group owner.<ref>VRChat enters the creator economy. (2023, May 23). Tubefilter. Retrieved March 30, 2024, from https://www.tubefilter.com/2023/05/23/vrchat-creator-monetization/</ref><ref>VRChat Paid Creator Subscriptions Enter Full Release. (2023, December 6). UploadVR. Retrieved March 30, 2024, from https://www.uploadvr.com/vr-chat-creators-paid-subscriptions/</ref><ref>Paid Subscriptions: Now in Open Beta!. (2024, March 30). VRChat. Retrieved March 30, 2024, from https://hello.vrchat.com/blog/paid-subscriptions-beta</ref>

==Hardware support==
''VRChat'' has extensive support for a large number of PC-compatible VR headsets and accessories, including Oculus Rift, Meta Quest (via Quest Link), and SteamVR-compatible headsets (such as HTC Vive and Valve Index). ''VRChat'' is also available as a native app for Android-based standalone headsets, including Meta Quest, Pico 4,<ref>VRChat Is Now Available On Pico 4. (2023, November 9). UploadVR. Retrieved March 30, 2024, from https://www.uploadvr.com/vrchat-pico-4/</ref> and HTC Vive XR Elite.<ref name=":5">VRChat Now On Vive XR Elite, With Body Tracking Support. (2023, December 2). UploadVR. Retrieved March 30, 2024, from https://www.uploadvr.com/vrchat-vive-xr-elite-body-tracking-vive-ultimate-trackers/</ref> These clients support cross-platform play with PC users; due to hardware limitations, only worlds and avatars compiled for Android and optimized within specific constraints can be accessed on the Android version. In January 2024, ''VRChat'' began to offer automatically generated fallback versions of avatars.<ref>VRChat Now Automatically Generates Mobile Avatar Versions. (2024, January 10). UploadVR. Retrieved March 30, 2024, from https://www.uploadvr.com/vrchat-avtar-impostors-mobile-version/</ref><ref>Here's How VRChat Will Work On Oculus Quest. (2019, April 11). UploadVR. Retrieved January 3, 2021, from https://uploadvr.com/vrchat-quest-limitations-details/</ref>

In March 2023, it was announced that versions of ''VRChat'' were in development for Android and iOS smartphones.<ref name=":4">Hayden, S. (2023, March 31). 'VRChat' Flatscreen Version Now in Development for Android and iOS. Road to VR. Retrieved May 30, 2023, from https://www.roadtovr.com/vrchat-version-android-ios-release/</ref> The Android version was initially released in closed alpha for VRChat+ subscribers on August 18, 2023, and is compatible with content built for Android-based headsets.<ref>VRChat Mobile Alpha Now Available On Android. (2023, August 18). UploadVR. Retrieved August 27, 2023, from https://www.uploadvr.com/vrchat-mobile-alpha-now-available-on/</ref>

[[Special:MyLanguage/Finger tracking|Finger tracking]] and gesture recognition are supported on controllers such as the Index Controller and Oculus Touch, allowing users' finger movements to be reflected by their avatar, and hand poses to trigger linked animations (such as a corresponding facial expression).<ref>Oculus Touch. (2021, January 3). VRChat. Retrieved November 12, 2020, from https://docs.vrchat.com/docs/touch</ref><ref>Valve Index Controllers. (2021, January 3). VRChat. Retrieved February 20, 2021, from https://docs.vrchat.com/docs/valve-index</ref> ''VRChat'' also supports SteamVR full-body tracking for motion capture of waist and leg motions, typically by using HTC's Vive Tracker peripherals or alternative devices (such as Kinect, or Virtual Desktop on Quest).<ref>Virtual Desktop On Quest 3 Can Now Emulate Vive Trackers. (2024, March 14). UploadVR. Retrieved March 30, 2024, from https://www.uploadvr.com/virtual-desktop-quest-3-inside-out-body-tracking-vive-tracker-emulation/</ref><ref name=":1">Moss, G. (2018, November 30). VRChat's Full-Body Tracking Attracts Pole Dancers, Breakdancers and More. VR Fitness Insider. Retrieved January 3, 2021, from https://www.vrfitnessinsider.com/vrchats-full-body-tracking-pole-dancers/</ref><ref>Carbotte, K. (2017, September 16). You Can Use A Kinect For Full Body Tracking In SteamVR; Here's How. Tom's Hardware. Retrieved January 3, 2021, from https://www.tomshardware.com/news/driver4vr-kinect-full-body-vr-tracking,35476.html</ref> The Vive XR Elite version supports the Vive Ultimate Tracker accessory.<ref name=":5" />

==Community==
''VRChat'''s popularity has been attributed to its use by YouTubers and Twitch streamers.<ref name="Polygon1" /> ''VRChat'' has spawned media such as a weekly newspaper in its forums, and talk shows and podcasts dedicated to a discussion of the game.<ref name="Polygon1" /> After an initial wave of viral popularity upon its release, the platform saw a steady increase in concurrent users with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and direct quarantine policies. There were recorded spikes in viewership of ''VRChat''-related Twitch streams in mid-2020 and September 2020.<ref name=":0">Lang, B. (2020, November 4). Spurred by Quest 2 Launch, 'VRChat' Hits Record 24,000 Concurrent Users, More Than Half in VR. Road to VR. Retrieved January 3, 2021, from https://www.roadtovr.com/vrchat-record-concurrent-users-traffic-quest-2/</ref> The service reported a record of over 24,000 concurrent users over the Halloween weekend (with over half using it on a VR platform), spurred by holiday events and the recent release of the Oculus Quest 2.<ref name=":0" /> On December 31, 2020, the service recorded a new record of over 40,000 concurrent users for New Year's Eve, to the point that it experienced a major outage around midnight in the Eastern Time Zone due to a security provider having mistaken the surge as a denial-of-service attack.<ref>Tupper. (2021, January 5). VRChat's New Years 2021 — or, what the $%@& was that?. VRChat. Retrieved January 9, 2021, from https://medium.com/vrchat/vrchats-new-years-2021-or-what-the-was-that-d84334789f77</ref>

As of January 2025, VRChat continues to exceed their CCU (Concurrent Users) exceeding even the most popular titles on Steam. [https://steamcharts.com/app/438100#All Records show that VRChat has a steady and healthy increase every month with a spike at the end of December and early January], commonly known to veteran VRC users as "Questmas". [https://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2025/01/vrchat-concurrency-record-2025.html#:~:text=As%20expected%2C%20VRChat%20hit%20another,o00%20I%20predicted%20last%20month. The current highest peak of CCU is 140,000] including all forms of players on the platform during New Years.

Assets such as avatars and related content are often sold on online marketplaces such as Gumroad and Booth.<ref name=":6">Gladwin, R. S. (2024, March 29). Trans people are turning to VR as society fails them. Mashable. Retrieved March 30, 2024, from https://mashable.com/article/trans-people-are-turning-to-virtual-reality-as-society-fails-them</ref> The Japanese company Hikky has organized a series of events on VRChat known as "Virtual Market" ("Vket"), a virtual convention focused on the sale of digital assets by members of the VRChat community; the event has also attracted virtual booths and sponsor presences by companies such as Bandai Namco, Disney, East Japan Railway Company, and HP.<ref>Lang, B. (2021, November 15). Social VR Startup Raises $57 Million Investment Led by Major Japanese Mobile Network. Road to VR. Retrieved March 30, 2024, from https://www.roadtovr.com/hikky-vket-series-a-investment-ntt-docomo/</ref><ref>Japan companies go virtual to boost real-world profits. Nikkei Asia. Retrieved March 30, 2024, from https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Startups/Japan-companies-go-virtual-to-boost-real-world-profits</ref>

The platform has a notable community of transgender users, as the use of avatars has allowed individuals to discover and portray an expression of themselves that suits their gender identity, especially if they live in regions where the transgender community faces prejudice. VRC Trans Academy—a support group for transgender users on ''VRChat''—had over 22,000 members as of March 2024.<ref name=":6" />

=== Music and dance ===
The platform has attracted various music-oriented communities and events; dancers have leveraged full-body tracking support to give virtual performances and classes within ''VRChat'', including ballet, breaking, and pole dance.<ref name=":12">Moss, G. (2018, November 30). VRChat's Full-Body Tracking Attracts Pole Dancers, Breakdancers and More. VR Fitness Insider. Retrieved January 3, 2021, from https://www.vrfitnessinsider.com/vrchats-full-body-tracking-pole-dancers/</ref>

Online dance music events have also occurred<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRPjgSrQ8gA I Went Clubbing in Virtual Reality: Raves of VRChat] on YouTube, published by PBS Voices; retrieved September 24, 2024.</ref> on ''VRChat'', especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. They are organized by collectives, take place within virtual nightclubs, and sometimes simulcast on live-streaming platforms such as Twitch.<ref>Staying in to go out: exploring the VRChat club scene. (2021, May 28). NME. Retrieved October 12, 2021, from https://www.nme.com/en_asia/features/gaming-features/exploring-vrchats-underground-nightclub-scene-2951486</ref><ref>LONER Online Pushes the Boundaries of Gaming and Night Clubbing on VRChat [Interview]. (2020, November 27). Your EDM. Retrieved October 12, 2021, from https://www.youredm.com/2020/11/27/loner-online-pushes-the-boundaries-of-gaming-and-night-clubbing-on-vrchat-interview/</ref> In partnership with the VRChat-based electronic music festival SlyFest, British drum and bass producer Muzz organized a virtual concert tour consisting of headlining appearances at multiple VRChat events in 2021, including support from other producers such as Feint, Mollie Collins, and Teddy Killerz.<ref>Meadow, M. (2021, April 5). MUZZ Will Launch Virtual Reality Tour With Teddy Killerz, Feint, & More. Your EDM. Retrieved August 27, 2023, from https://www.youredm.com/2021/04/05/muzz-will-launch-virtual-reality-tour-with-teddy-killerz-feint-more/</ref>

In June 2020, French electronic musician Jean-Michel Jarre presented a virtual concert experience in ''VRChat'', "Alone Together".<ref>French Musician Jean-Michel Jarre To Perform In VRChat This Weekend. (2020, June 18). UploadVR. Retrieved October 12, 2021, from https://uploadvr.com/jean-michel-jarre-vrchat-concert/</ref> On December 31, 2020, Jarre presented a second virtual concert for New Year's Eve, "Welcome to the Other Side", which was broadcast across other radio, television, and online platforms from outside of the Notre Dame cathedral, and featured an interactive companion experience on ''VRChat'', taking place in a world recreating its interior.<ref>Ewing, J. (2021, January 5). Jean-Michel Jarre celebrates 75million viewers for NYE show. Louder Sound. Retrieved February 10, 2021, from https://www.loudersound.com/news/jean-michel-jarre-celebrates-75million-viewers-for-nye-show</ref>

==External links==
*{{VRC link|https://www.vrchat.net|Official website}}

==References==
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Community:Virtual Market

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Virtual Market is the largest market festival virtual reality has to offer, where users can buy and sell 3D items/avatars, as well as real-world products like food, clothing, and PCs.

Since 2018, the event sees over a million visitors from around the world and even holds multiple Guinness World Records™ as the pioneer of metaverse events Aside of markets, visitors may engage in "experiences" exclusive in metaverse, such as riding attractions in venues, virtual receptions, music lives, and more!

Visitors can also can verbally communicate in realtime, enhancing the fun and atmosphere as if touring along a whole new city!

Virtual Market has two main events are are executed twice a year and last for 2 weeks. Vket Summer (June, July and or August) and Vket Winter (December).

[https://event.vket.com/en/about Official Website]

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【 JapaNichijou 】Study Japanese Community

Twice every weekend, we hold events in our community world where we can study Japanese and play in Japanese. Let's have fun studying Japanese together!

🌸[https://vrc.group/JPHITS.0893 VRC Group]

🌸[https://discord.gg/SNdFKXaT6D Discord Server]

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