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	}}'''''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''''' 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.		''VRChat'' originated in a college dorm room and was first released as a Windows application for the Oculus Rift DK1 on January 16, 2014.<ref name="5yr-medium">[https://medium.com/vrchat/celebrating-5-years-of-vrchat-ffa0e8116929 Celebrating 5 Years of VRChat] by VRChat on ''Medium''. January 15, 2019. Retrieved April 9, 2026.</ref> In its earliest form, all users shared a single avatar known as "Karl" and gathered in a single room based on a Unity Asset Store cafe demo scene.<ref name="5yr-medium"/> It was later released to the Steam early access program on February 1, 2017.

	==Features==		==Features==
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	''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 [[wikipedia:COVID-19\|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>		''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 [[wikipedia:COVID-19\|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<ref>[https://steamcharts.com/app/438100 Steam Charts for VRChat]</ref>~~. All records show that VRChat has~~ a steady ~~and healthy increase every month~~ with a spike at the end of December, and early January<ref>[https://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2025/01/vrchat-concurrency-record-2025.html#:~:text=As%20expected%2C%20VRChat%20hit%20another,o00%20I%20predicted%20last%20month VRChat Concurrency Record 2025]</ref>. The current ~~highest~~ peak of ~~CCU is 140~~,~~000~~, ~~including all forms~~ of ~~players on~~ the ~~platform during~~ [[~~New Years Eve]~~].		As of early 2026, VRChat continues to set new CCU (concurrent users) records, exceeding even the most popular titles on Steam.<ref>[https://steamcharts.com/app/438100 Steam Charts for VRChat]</ref> Historical data shows a steady upward trend each year, with a pronounced spike at the end of December and early January.<ref>[https://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2025/01/vrchat-concurrency-record-2025.html#:~:text=As%20expected%2C%20VRChat%20hit%20another,o00%20I%20predicted%20last%20month VRChat Concurrency Record 2025]</ref> On New Year's Day 2026 the platform reached 148,886 concurrent users during the Central Time Zone ball drop.<ref>[https://www.roadtovr.com/vrchat-new-record-new-years-eve-2025-2026/ 'VRChat' Breaks Concurrent User Record on New Year's Eve] on ''Road to VR''. January 2026. Retrieved April 9, 2026.</ref> That record was surpassed during the [[Special:MyLanguage/Community:Sanrio Virtual Festival\|Sanrio Virtual Festival 2026]], where virtual concerts featuring Kaguya from the Netflix anime ''[[wikipedia:Cosmic_Princess_Kaguya!\|Cosmic Princess Kaguya!]]'' drew record crowds.<ref>[https://www.roadtovr.com/vrchat-all-time-high-japanese-concert/ 'VRChat' Breaks All-Time Concurrent User Record with Japanese Anime Concert] on ''Road to VR''. February 2026. Retrieved April 10, 2026.</ref> The current all-time peak of 158,192 concurrent users was set on March 8, 2026, during the final weekend of the festival.<ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/dtupper.com/post/3mgjfu2hnu22g Tupper (VRChat head of community) on Bluesky: "Our new CCU peak is 157,422 users"] and [https://bsky.app/profile/dtupper.com/post/3mgjfu2hnu22g correction to 158,192]. March 8, 2026. Retrieved April 10, 2026.</ref>

	Assets such as avatars and related content are often sold on online marketplaces such as [[Community:Gumroad\|Gumroad]] and [[Community:BOOTH\|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>		Assets such as avatars and related content are often sold on online marketplaces such as [[Community:Gumroad\|Gumroad]] and [[Community:BOOTH\|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>

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

	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>		Assets such as avatars and related content are often sold on online marketplaces such as [[Community:Gumroad\|Gumroad]] and [[Community:BOOTH\|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 [[Special:MyLanguage/Community:LGBTQ_culture_in_VRChat\|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. [[Special:MyLanguage/Community:Trans Academy\|Trans Academy]]—a support group for transgender users on ''VRChat''—had over 39,000 members as of March 2025.<ref name=":6" />		The platform has a [[Special:MyLanguage/Community:LGBTQ_culture_in_VRChat\|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. [[Special:MyLanguage/Community:Trans Academy\|Trans Academy]]—a support group for transgender users on ''VRChat''—had over 39,000 members as of March 2025.<ref name=":6" />

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	=== Trust ranks ===		=== 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.)		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 [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat SDK\|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+ ===		=== VRChat+ ===
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	=== Groups ===		=== 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>		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 [[Special:MyLanguage/Instances\|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 ===		=== Creator Economy ===
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	==Community==		==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>		''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 [[wikipedia:COVID-19\|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<ref>[https://steamcharts.com/app/438100 Steam Charts for VRChat]</ref>. All records show that VRChat has a steady and healthy increase every month with a spike at the end of December, and early January<ref>[https://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2025/01/vrchat-concurrency-record-2025.html#:~:text=As%20expected%2C%20VRChat%20hit%20another,o00%20I%20predicted%20last%20month VRChat Concurrency Record 2025]</ref>. The current highest peak of CCU is 140,000, including all forms of players on the platform during [[New Years Eve]].		As of January 2025, VRChat continues to exceed their CCU (concurrent users), exceeding even the most popular titles on Steam<ref>[https://steamcharts.com/app/438100 Steam Charts for VRChat]</ref>. All records show that VRChat has a steady and healthy increase every month with a spike at the end of December, and early January<ref>[https://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2025/01/vrchat-concurrency-record-2025.html#:~:text=As%20expected%2C%20VRChat%20hit%20another,o00%20I%20predicted%20last%20month VRChat Concurrency Record 2025]</ref>. The current highest peak of CCU is 140,000, including all forms of players on the platform during [[New Years Eve]].

	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>		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" />		The platform has a [[Special:MyLanguage/Community:LGBTQ_culture_in_VRChat\|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. [[Special:MyLanguage/Community:Trans Academy\|Trans Academy]]—a support group for transgender users on ''VRChat''—had over 39,000 members as of March 2025.<ref name=":6" />

	=== Music and dance ===		=== 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>		The platform has attracted various [[Special:MyLanguage/Community:Music_culture_in_VRChat\|music-oriented communities and events]]; dancers have leveraged [[Special:MyLanguage/Full-Body_Tracking\|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>		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>

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

	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>		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>

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	''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>		''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>		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>

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	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>		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 ~~Roles~~ ===		=== 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.)		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.)

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	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>		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 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>		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>		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>

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	''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.		''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://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 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>		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>

Usr 8ee44c1a-f905-4e08-bb61-e1cd34e09fc0: Correct Udon's introduction to 2018; added citation to back up claim.

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	''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.		''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 ~~2020~~, ''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 2018<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>		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>