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Usr c0fd3826-5fbd-465b-869b-142f974af714: Add build & href templates to platform versions section

2026-05-02T03:57:46Z

Add build & href templates to platform versions section

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	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\|-		\|-
	! Platform !! Version		! Platform !! Version !! Build
	\|-		\|-
	\| Windows \|\| {{Template:Version\|live-windows}}		\| Windows \|\| [{{Version/href\|live-windows}} {{Template:Version\|live-windows}}] \|\| {{Template:Version/Build\|live-windows}}
	\|-		\|-
	\| Android \|\| {{Template:Version\|live-android}}		\| Android \|\| [{{Version/href\|live-android}} {{Template:Version\|live-android}}] \|\| {{Template:Version/Build\|live-android}}
	\|-		\|-
	\| iOS \|\| {{Template:Version\|live-ios}}		\| iOS \|\| [{{Version/href\|live-ios}} {{Template:Version\|live-ios}}] \|\| {{Template:Version/Build\|live-ios}}
	\|}		\|}

Usr c0fd3826-5fbd-465b-869b-142f974af714: Added a section for platform versions

2026-02-26T22:39:43Z

Added a section for platform versions

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	== Supported platforms ==		== Supported platforms ==

	The following platforms are supported by VRChat.		The following platforms are supported by VRChat.
	* {{Platform\|windows\|22}} Windows		* {{Platform\|windows\|22}} Windows
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	''See also [[Getting Started#System_requirements_/_recommendations\|System Requirements]] for more detailed information on which devices you can download and experience VRChat on.		''See also [[Getting Started#System_requirements_/_recommendations\|System Requirements]] for more detailed information on which devices you can download and experience VRChat on.

			==Platform versions==
			Platform versions are typically in-sync, but there are occasions when a patch is released exclusively for a specific platform or when its release is delayed on one platform compared to others.
			{\| class="wikitable"
			\|-
			! Platform !! Version
			\|-
			\| Windows \|\| {{Template:Version\|live-windows}}
			\|-
			\| Android \|\| {{Template:Version\|live-android}}
			\|-
			\| iOS \|\| {{Template:Version\|live-ios}}
			\|}

	== Platform specific content ==		== Platform specific content ==

	While users can connect with each other regardless of platform, not all content is available to every platform. A user on Quest for example might encounter a user on PCVR wearing an avatar built for PCVR only. When this occurs, the Quest user will either see an [[Special:MyLanguage/Impostors\|impostor]] of the PCVR user's avatar, or else they might see their [[Special:MyLanguage/Fallbacks\|fallback]]. If neither of these are set, then the PCVR user will appear as the default [[Special:MyLanguage/Robot\|Robot]] avatar. This applies in reverse as well is the Quest user is in an avatar not built for PCVR.		While users can connect with each other regardless of platform, not all content is available to every platform. A user on Quest for example might encounter a user on PCVR wearing an avatar built for PCVR only. When this occurs, the Quest user will either see an [[Special:MyLanguage/Impostors\|impostor]] of the PCVR user's avatar, or else they might see their [[Special:MyLanguage/Fallbacks\|fallback]]. If neither of these are set, then the PCVR user will appear as the default [[Special:MyLanguage/Robot\|Robot]] avatar. This applies in reverse as well is the Quest user is in an avatar not built for PCVR.

Usr 7d3dca04-5671-4738-a277-04fad9b586e4: Rearrange icons

2025-09-17T15:31:23Z

Rearrange icons

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	The following platforms are supported by VRChat.		The following platforms are supported by VRChat.
	* ~~Windows~~ {{Platform\|windows\|22}}		* {{Platform\|windows\|22}} Windows
	* ~~Android~~ {{Platform\|android\|22}}		* {{Platform\|android\|22}} Android
	* ~~iOS~~ {{Platform\|ios\|22}}		* {{Platform\|ios\|22}} iOS

	''See also [[Getting Started#System_requirements_/_recommendations\|System Requirements]] for more detailed information on which devices you can download and experience VRChat on.		''See also [[Getting Started#System_requirements_/_recommendations\|System Requirements]] for more detailed information on which devices you can download and experience VRChat on.

Usr c0fd3826-5fbd-465b-869b-142f974af714: Added platform icons.

2025-06-03T03:24:11Z

Added platform icons.

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	{{Noticebox/Official}}		{{Noticebox/Official}}

	'''Platforms''' are the different systems on which [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat\|VRChat]] can run. While users can join the same [[Special:MyLanguage/~~instances~~\|instance]] and see and interact with each other regardless of platform, the content within VRChat such as [[Special:MyLanguage/~~avatars~~\|avatars]] and [[Special:MyLanguage/~~worlds~~\|worlds]] must be built specific for each platform.		'''Platforms''' are the different systems on which [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat\|VRChat]] can run. While users can join the same [[Special:MyLanguage/Instances\|instance]] and see and interact with each other regardless of platform, the content within VRChat such as [[Special:MyLanguage/Avatars\|avatars]] and [[Special:MyLanguage/Worlds\|worlds]] must be built specific for each platform.

	== Supported platforms ==		== Supported platforms ==

	The following platforms are supported by VRChat.		The following platforms are supported by VRChat.
	* Windows		* Windows {{Platform\|windows\|22}}
	* Android		* Android {{Platform\|android\|22}}
	* iOS		* iOS {{Platform\|ios\|22}}

	''See also [[Getting Started#System_requirements_/_recommendations\|System Requirements]] for more detailed information on which devices you can download and experience VRChat on.		''See also [[Getting Started#System_requirements_/_recommendations\|System Requirements]] for more detailed information on which devices you can download and experience VRChat on.
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	== Platform specific content ==		== Platform specific content ==

	While users can connect with each other regardless of platform, not all content is available to every platform. A user on Quest for example might encounter a user on PCVR wearing an avatar built for PCVR only. When this occurs, the Quest user will either see an [[Special:MyLanguage/~~impostors~~\|impostor]] of the PCVR user's avatar, or else they might see their [[Special:MyLanguage/~~fallbacks~~\|fallback]]. If neither of these are set, then the PCVR user will appear as the default [[Special:MyLanguage/Robot\|Robot]] avatar. This applies in reverse as well is the Quest user is in an avatar not built for PCVR.		While users can connect with each other regardless of platform, not all content is available to every platform. A user on Quest for example might encounter a user on PCVR wearing an avatar built for PCVR only. When this occurs, the Quest user will either see an [[Special:MyLanguage/Impostors\|impostor]] of the PCVR user's avatar, or else they might see their [[Special:MyLanguage/Fallbacks\|fallback]]. If neither of these are set, then the PCVR user will appear as the default [[Special:MyLanguage/Robot\|Robot]] avatar. This applies in reverse as well is the Quest user is in an avatar not built for PCVR.

	Worlds built for different platforms are handled somewhat differently. Unlike avatars, there are no imposter or fallback worlds, meaning users on different platforms can only join the same world if it is built for each platform. This applies to [[Special:MyLanguage/~~portals~~\|portals]], joining a world directly, and joining a world off of a friend or invitation.		Worlds built for different platforms are handled somewhat differently. Unlike avatars, there are no imposter or fallback worlds, meaning users on different platforms can only join the same world if it is built for each platform. This applies to [[Special:MyLanguage/Portals\|portals]], joining a world directly, and joining a world off of a friend or invitation.

	If a world is not made for iOS, but has an Android build. It will be possible for the iOS user to join the Android build instead. However this is experimental and may result in issues especially if the world uses custom shaders.		If a world is not made for iOS, but has an Android build. It will be possible for the iOS user to join the Android build instead. However this is experimental and may result in issues especially if the world uses custom shaders.

	Creators can upload their content to different platforms through Unity with the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat_SDK\|VRChat SDK]], though this often requires some changes to be made in order to meet different performance or compatibility requirements for each platform.		Creators can upload their content to different platforms through Unity with the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat_SDK\|VRChat SDK]], though this often requires some changes to be made in order to meet different performance or compatibility requirements for each platform.

			== Gallery ==
			<gallery heights=75 mode="packed">
			File:PlatformIndicator_Windows.png\|Windows
			File:PlatformIndicator_Android.png\|Android
			File:PlatformIndicator_Apple.png\|iOS
			File:PlatformIndicator_CrossPlatform.png\|Cross Platform
			</gallery>


	== Official resources ==		== Official resources ==
	* {{VRC link\|https://creators.vrchat.com/platforms/\|Platforms}} at ''creators.vrchat.com''		* {{VRC link\|https://creators.vrchat.com/platforms/\|Platforms}} at ''creators.vrchat.com''

Usr c0fd3826-5fbd-465b-869b-142f974af714: Added back a simple platform list, and "see also" to visit the getting started page to view what devices to download vrchat on.

2025-02-18T20:28:05Z

Added back a simple platform list, and "see also" to visit the getting started page to view what devices to download vrchat on.

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	== Supported platforms ==		== Supported platforms ==

	''See also [[Getting Started#System_requirements_/_recommendations\|System Requirements]] for more detailed information.''		The following platforms are supported by VRChat.
			* Windows
			* Android
			* iOS

			''See also [[Getting Started#System_requirements_/_recommendations\|System Requirements]] for more detailed information on which devices you can download and experience VRChat on.

	== Platform specific content ==		== Platform specific content ==

Usr 40be82e7-f7d5-4548-b314-3fc7b26d22ee: /* Supported platforms */ link to content, remove duplicated and outdated content

2025-02-18T10:06:53Z

Supported platforms: link to content, remove duplicated and outdated content

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 == Supported platforms ==
-The following platforms are supported by VRChat.
+''See also [[Getting Started#System_requirements_/_recommendations|System Requirements]] for more detailed information.''
 == Platform specific content ==

Usr 77a513c0-d293-4268-bf9c-499eacd79980: Minor grammatical correction - "it's" to "its"

2025-02-18T09:22:07Z

Minor grammatical correction - "it's" to "its"

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	** PCVR		** PCVR
	** Desktop		** Desktop
	** GeForce NOW{{efn\|GeForce NOW can run in ~~it's~~ own client or in the browser on many devices, but it's included in Windows since it uses VRChat's Windows platform content.}}		** GeForce NOW{{efn\|GeForce NOW can run in its own client or in the browser on many devices, but it's included in Windows since it uses VRChat's Windows platform content.}}
	* Android		* Android
	** Meta Quest{{efn\|Oculus Quest 1 devices were previously supported VRChat on standalone mode, but was later deprecated. Any Quest 1 device can still access VRChat, if linked to SteamVR.}}		** Meta Quest{{efn\|Oculus Quest 1 devices were previously supported VRChat on standalone mode, but was later deprecated. Any Quest 1 device can still access VRChat, if linked to SteamVR.}}

Usr c0fd3826-5fbd-465b-869b-142f974af714: Corrected iOS note about RAM requirements.

2024-12-14T21:24:34Z

Corrected iOS note about RAM requirements.

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	** Android Phone/Tablet		** Android Phone/Tablet
	* iOS		* iOS
	** iPhone/iPad (Beta){{efn\|While iOS is technically supported for creating content, the iOS client is not yet publicly available. It is currently being tested in closed beta.}}{{efn\|Due to VRChat not being able to be reliably run on devices with under ~~8GB~~ of RAM, any iOS device that has under ~~8GB~~ cannot enter the client/join any worlds. All iOS devices can still use the base app to ~~recieve~~ notifications and manage content~~. As of December 2024, the only iOS devices with 8gb of ram are the iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max and 16 model line~~.}}		** iPhone/iPad (Beta){{efn\|While iOS is technically supported for creating content, the iOS client is not yet publicly available. It is currently being tested in closed beta.}}{{efn\|Due to VRChat not being able to be reliably run on devices with under 6GB of RAM, any iOS device that has under 6GB cannot enter the client/join any worlds. All iOS devices can still use the base app to receive notifications and manage content.}}

	===== Notes =====		===== Notes =====

Usr c272d4fe-f1f8-4d77-8008-cad6cb81d6cd: Adds a note to iOS indicating iOS devices with under 8GB of ram (basically any

2024-12-13T22:52:33Z

Adds a note to iOS indicating iOS devices with under 8GB of ram (basically any

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	** Android Phone/Tablet		** Android Phone/Tablet
	* iOS		* iOS
	** iPhone/iPad (Beta){{efn\|While iOS is technically supported for creating content, the iOS client is not yet publicly available. It is currently being tested in closed beta.}}		** iPhone/iPad (Beta){{efn\|While iOS is technically supported for creating content, the iOS client is not yet publicly available. It is currently being tested in closed beta.}}{{efn\|Due to VRChat not being able to be reliably run on devices with under 8GB of RAM, any iOS device that has under 8GB cannot enter the client/join any worlds. All iOS devices can still use the base app to recieve notifications and manage content. As of December 2024, the only iOS devices with 8gb of ram are the iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max and 16 model line.}}

	===== Notes =====		===== Notes =====

Usr c272d4fe-f1f8-4d77-8008-cad6cb81d6cd: Added some details regarding iOS's ability to join Android specific worlds

2024-12-07T20:16:52Z

Added some details regarding iOS's ability to join Android specific worlds

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	Worlds built for different platforms are handled somewhat differently. Unlike avatars, there are no imposter or fallback worlds, meaning users on different platforms can only join the same world if it is built for each platform. This applies to [[Special:MyLanguage/portals\|portals]], joining a world directly, and joining a world off of a friend or invitation.		Worlds built for different platforms are handled somewhat differently. Unlike avatars, there are no imposter or fallback worlds, meaning users on different platforms can only join the same world if it is built for each platform. This applies to [[Special:MyLanguage/portals\|portals]], joining a world directly, and joining a world off of a friend or invitation.

			If a world is not made for iOS, but has an Android build. It will be possible for the iOS user to join the Android build instead. However this is experimental and may result in issues especially if the world uses custom shaders.

	Creators can upload their content to different platforms through Unity with the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat_SDK\|VRChat SDK]], though this often requires some changes to be made in order to meet different performance or compatibility requirements for each platform.		Creators can upload their content to different platforms through Unity with the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat_SDK\|VRChat SDK]], though this often requires some changes to be made in order to meet different performance or compatibility requirements for each platform.

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	The following platforms are supported by VRChat.		The following platforms are supported by VRChat.
	* ~~Windows~~ {{Platform\|windows\|22}}		* {{Platform\|windows\|22}} Windows
	* ~~Android~~ {{Platform\|android\|22}}		* {{Platform\|android\|22}} Android
	* ~~iOS~~ {{Platform\|ios\|22}}		* {{Platform\|ios\|22}} iOS

	''See also [[Getting Started#System_requirements_/_recommendations\|System Requirements]] for more detailed information on which devices you can download and experience VRChat on.		''See also [[Getting Started#System_requirements_/_recommendations\|System Requirements]] for more detailed information on which devices you can download and experience VRChat on.