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{{Noticebox/Official}}
{{Noticebox/Official}}
{{Noticebox/Update|The design of Loading Screens has changed with version 2026.2.1. Images need updating.}}
[[File:VRChat Support.png|thumb|A loading screen showing VRRat with a link to a support page.]]
[[File:LoadingScreen_Support.png|thumb|A loading screen showing VRRat with a link to a support page.]]
'''Loading Screens''' are a series of intermittent scenes that are shown when loading into the client or [[Special:MyLanguage/Worlds|worlds]]. It displays helpful banners about VRChat, as well as display a download progress bar.
'''Loading Screens''' are a series of intermittent scenes that are shown when loading into the client or [[Special:MyLanguage/Worlds|worlds]]. It displays helpful tips about VRChat, as well as display a download progress bar.


== Client ==
== Overview ==
The loading screen scene consists of a teal void with bubble-like particles floating around. In the center of the view point is a graphic showing various tips. Underneath, displays the percentage of the world downloading progress. Below that, shows a "Return to Home" button to return to the user's [[Special:MyLanguage/Worlds#Home world|home world]]. If the user is loading their home world, and they click the Return to Home button, it will load the [[VRChat Home]] instead.
By default, the loading screen scene consists of a teal void with bubble-like particles floating around, but can be changed with Cosmetics.
 
In the center of the view point is a graphic showing various banners. Underneath, displays information about the world the user is travelling to. It includes the percentage of the world downloading progress, thumbnail and author. Below that, shows a "Return to Home" button to return to the user's [[Special:MyLanguage/Worlds#Home world|home world]]. If the user is loading their home world, and they click the "Go to default home" button, it will load into the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat Home|VRChat Home]] instead.
 
The download process is skipped if the world is in the content cache via preload or previously downloading the world.
 
<gallery>
File:None.png|Entering VRChat Home with “Show Go Button On Load” disabled. No buttons displayed.
File:GO!.png|Entering any world with “Show Go Button On Load” enabled. “Go!”
File:Return to Home.png|Entering a non-VRChat Home that is not a custom Home. “Return to Home”
File:Go to default Home.png|Entering a non-VRChat Home that is a custom Home. “Go to default Home”
</gallery>


After downloading, the loading screen will display the thumbnail of the world with a load indicator below it. The load indicator states progress in this order:  
After downloading, the loading screen will display the thumbnail of the world with a load indicator below it. The load indicator states progress in this order:  
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While in VR, you are able to see a mirrored version of the loading screen by looking behind.
While in VR, you are able to see a mirrored version of the loading screen by looking behind.


==== Tips ====
== Loading Screens ==
There are 28 loading screens that can be displayed when entering into a world:
===Client===
====Banners====
There are 17 "permanent" banners that can be displayed when entering into a world. Banners are dynamic and can be added or changed without notice:
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Banner
!Name
!Type
!Notes
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_Gaining_Trust.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|Gaining Trust
|Informational
|
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_Cosmic_Survival_Kit_26.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|Cosmic Survival Kit 26
|Promotional
|End date of June 3rd 2026.
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_Avatar_Accessories_2026.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|Avatar Accessories 2026
|Promotional
|
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_iOS_Available_Now.jpg|center|frameless|400px]]
|iOS Available Now
|Promotional
|
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_2FA.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|2FA
|Informational
|Only shown to users that don't have [[Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)|2FA]] enabled
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_Ask_-_Check_Out_Our_Forums.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|Ask - Check Out Our Forums
|Informational
|
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_Community_Guidelines_-_Hate_Speech.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|Community Guidelines - Hate Speech
|Informational
|
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_Community Guidelines_-_Provocative_Content.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|Community Guidelines - Provocative Content
|Informational
|
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_Change_Avatars.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|Change Avatars
|Informational
|
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_Join_the_VRChat_Discord.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|Join the VRChat Discord
|Informational
|
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_VRC+_More_Avatar_Slots.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|VRC+ More Avatar Slots
|Promotional
|Only shown to users that aren't subscribed to [[VRC+]]
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_VRChat_Support.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|VRChat Support
|Informational
|
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_Hide_and_Unhide_Avatars.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|Hide and Unhide Avatars
|Informational
|
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_Safety_System_-_Shield_Levels.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|Safety System - Shield Levels
|Informational
|
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_Stay_Safe_-_Mute_and_Block_Users.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|Stay Safe - Mute and Block Users
|Informational
|
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_VRC+_Age_Verification.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|VRC+ Age Verification
|Promotional
|Only shown to users that aren't subscribed to VRC+
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_VRC+_Nameplate_Icon.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|VRC+ Nameplate Icon
|Promotional
|Only shown to users that aren't subscribed to VRC+
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_VRC+_World_Slots.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|VRC+ World Slots
|Promotional
|Only shown to users that aren't subscribed to VRC+
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_VRC+_Prints.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|VRC+ Prints
|Promotional
|Only shown to users that aren't subscribed to VRC+
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_VRC+_Stickers.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|VRC+ Stickers
|Promotional
|Only shown to users that aren't subscribed to VRC+
|}
<div class="mw-collapsible">
Loading Screen with banners can be seen below:
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
<gallery>
File:IOS Available Now!.png|'''IOS Available Now!'''
File:VRC+ Nameplate Icon.png|'''VRC+ Nameplate Icon'''
File:VRC+ Age Verification.png|'''VRC+ Age Verification'''
File:VRC+ Prints.png|'''VRC+ Prints'''
File:VRC+ Stickers.png|'''VRC+ Stickers'''
File:VRC+ More World Slots.png|'''VRC+ More World Slots'''
File:VRC+ More Avatar Slots.png|'''VRC+ More Avatar Slots'''
File:VRChat Support.png|'''VRChat Support'''
File:Protect your Account.png|'''Protect your Account'''
File:Change Avatars.png|'''Change Avatars'''
File:Safety System.png|Safety Syetem
File:Gaining Trust.png|'''Gaining Trust'''
File:Hide and Unhide Avatars.png|'''Hide and Unhide Avatars'''
File:Stay Safe.png|'''Stay Safe'''
File:Community Guidelines Disturb.png|'''Community Guidelines Disturb'''
File:Community Guidelines Private.png|'''Community Guidelines Private'''
File:Check out our forums!.png|'''Check out our forums!'''
File:Join the VRChat Discord!.png|'''Join the VRChat Discord!'''
</gallery>
</div>
</div>
 
==== Community Labs ====
[[Special:MyLanguage/Community Labs|Community Labs]] worlds display a notice and warning when joining.
 
<gallery mode="packed">
<gallery mode="packed">
File:LoadingScreen_Volume.png|Adjust Volume on People
File:CommunityLabsLoadingScreen.png|Community Labs
File:LoadingScreen_AvatarMarketplace.png|Avatar Marketplace
File:LoadingScreen_ChangeAvatar.png|Change Avatars
File:LoadingScreen_Forums.png|Check out our forums!
File:LoadingScreen_CommunityGuidelinesDisturb.png|Community Guidelines Disturb
File:LoadingScreen_CommunityGuidelinesPrivate.png|Community Guidelines Private
File:CL_Loading.webp|Community Labs
File:LoadingScreen_WorldInstance.png|Create a World Instance
File:LoadingScreen_Portal.png|Drop a Portal
File:LoadingScreen_FriendsTrusted.png|Friends are Trusted
File:LoadingScreen_GainTrust.png|Gaining Trust
File:LoadingScreen_Feedback.png|Got Feedback?
File:LoadingScreen_AvatarHide.png|Hide & Unhide Avatars
File:LoadingScreen_Discord.png|Join the VRChat Discord
File:LoadingScreen_Nameplate.png|Nameplate Information
File:LoadingScreen_Safety.png|Safety System
File:LoadingScreen_Scan.png|Scan the Room
File:LoadingScreen_FriendRequest.png|Send a Friend Request
File:LoadingScreen_HideTrust.png|Show / Hide Trust Rank
File:LoadingScreen_StaySafe.png|Stay Safe
File:LoadingScreen_Marketplace.png|VRChat Marketplace
File:LoadingScreen_Support.png|VRChat Support
File:LoadingScreen_TrustExplain.png|What does Trust do?
File:LoadingScreen_WorldSpotlight.png|World Spotlights
File:LoadingScreen_VRCPlus.png|VRC+
File:LoadingScreen_VRCPlusAgeVerification.png|VRC+ Age Verification
File:LoadingScreen_VRCPlusStickersEmoji.png|VRC+ Custom Stickers & Emoji
File:LoadingScreen_VRCPlusPrints.png|VRC+ Share Memories with Prints
</gallery>
</gallery>
===== Custom =====
 
==== Custom ====
Select worlds can display a custom loading screen, needing permission from VRChat. This is usually associated with linking data with a third-party website. This type of loading screen requires the user to press an "Accept & Continue" button to join the world.  
Select worlds can display a custom loading screen, needing permission from VRChat. This is usually associated with linking data with a third-party website. This type of loading screen requires the user to press an "Accept & Continue" button to join the world.  
<gallery mode="packed">
<gallery mode="packed">
File:LoadingScreenCustom_FuralitySomna.png|Custom
File:LoadingScreenCustom_CatsUdon TRPG.png|Custom
</gallery>
</gallery>
== Android ==
 
There are 3 loading screens that can be displayed when joining a world from the app.
=== Android ===
There are 3 loading screens that can be displayed when joining a world from the Android companion app.
<gallery mode="packed">
<gallery mode="packed">
File:AndroidLoadingScreen_Avatars.png|Avatars
File:AndroidLoadingScreen_Avatars.png|Avatars
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== Cosmetics ==
== Cosmetics ==
Loading Screen cosmetics changes the look of the loading screen. Cosmetics can change background, music, and UI colors.
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Image
!Image
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| -
| -
| -
| -
|The default loading screen.
|''"The default loading screen."''
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B1Xf58ws-4 Passing Through], by Erick McNerney<ref name=":0" />.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B1Xf58ws-4 Passing Through], by Erick McNerney<ref name=":0" />.
|-
|-
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|March 31, 2026<ref group="note">Loading Screen has been removed from user's inventories.</ref>
|March 31, 2026<ref group="note">Loading Screen has been removed from user's inventories.</ref>
|Have a currently active [[VRC+]] subscription while on the Open Beta branch during the 2026.1.3 Open Beta cycle.  
|Have a currently active [[VRC+]] subscription while on the Open Beta branch during the 2026.1.3 Open Beta cycle.  
|''A new loading screen, featuring the Reference Cube. Lasts until the end of Open Beta.''
|''"A new loading screen, featuring the Reference Cube. Lasts until the end of Open Beta."''
|"Many Cubes", by Sairenix.
|"Many Cubes", by Sairenix.
|-
|-
|[[File:Loadingscreen_Classic_Warp_Tunnel.png|frameless|70x70px]]
|[[File:LoadingScreen_Classic_Warp_Tunnel.png|frameless|70x70px]]
|Classic Warp Tunnel
|Classic Warp Tunnel
|March 31, 2026
|March 31, 2026
| -
| -
|Have a currently active [[VRC+]] subscription.
|Have a currently active [[VRC+]] subscription.
|''The Classic Loading Screen. Exclusive to those with an active VRC+ subscription.''
|''"The Classic Loading Screen. Exclusive to those with an active VRC+ subscription."''
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrzaXcOGYbM Partially Offline], by Andrea Baroni<ref>[https://andreabaroni.com/ Andrea Baroni's website] at ''andreabaroni.com''; retrieved May 26, 2025</ref>.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrzaXcOGYbM Partially Offline], by Andrea Baroni<ref>[https://andreabaroni.com/ Andrea Baroni's website] at ''andreabaroni.com''; retrieved May 26, 2025</ref>.
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreen_Orbital Drift.png|frameless|70x70px]]
|Orbital Drift
|May 8, 2026
|July 3, 2026
|Buy from the [[Shop]]
|''"You've seen that planet in your dreams..."''
|N/A
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreen Tropical Breeze.png|frameless|70x70px]]
|Tropical Breeze
|June 5, 2026
|August 7, 2026
|Buy from the [[Shop]]
|"''Your own little paradise."''
|N/A
|}
|}
<references group="note" />
<references group="note" />


== Settings for the loading screen ==
== Settings ==


==== "Go!" button ====
==== "Go!" button ====
Within the [[Main Menu]] [[Settings]] menu, under the '''User Interface''' tab, there is an option to toggle a "Go!" button on load. Having this setting enabled requires the user to click the Go button before loading into the world. Disabling the setting will remove the Go button, causing you to automatically join when the download is completed.
Within the [[Main Menu]] [[Settings|settings]] menu, under the '''User Interface''' tab, there is an option called "Show Go Button On Load". Enabling this setting requires the user to click the Go button before loading into the world. Disabling the setting will remove the Go button, causing you to automatically join when the download is completed.
 
==== Preloading worlds ====
When browsing a world's page from within the VRChat client, an Action that can be clicked is '''Preload World'''. By preloading a world before joining, most of the loading screen can be skipped.


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
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== References ==
== References ==
[[Category:User_Interface{{#translation:}}]]
<references />


== Navigation ==
== Navigation ==
{{Navbox/Inventory}}
{{Navbox/Inventory}}
[[Category:User_Interface{{#translation:}}]]

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A loading screen showing VRRat with a link to a support page.

Loading Screens are a series of intermittent scenes that are shown when loading into the client or worlds. It displays helpful banners about VRChat, as well as display a download progress bar.

Overview

By default, the loading screen scene consists of a teal void with bubble-like particles floating around, but can be changed with Cosmetics.

In the center of the view point is a graphic showing various banners. Underneath, displays information about the world the user is travelling to. It includes the percentage of the world downloading progress, thumbnail and author. Below that, shows a "Return to Home" button to return to the user's home world. If the user is loading their home world, and they click the "Go to default home" button, it will load into the VRChat Home instead.

The download process is skipped if the world is in the content cache via preload or previously downloading the world.

  • Entering VRChat Home with “Show Go Button On Load” disabled. No buttons displayed.
    Entering VRChat Home with “Show Go Button On Load” disabled. No buttons displayed.
  • Entering any world with “Show Go Button On Load” enabled. “Go!”
    Entering any world with “Show Go Button On Load” enabled. “Go!”
  • Entering a non-VRChat Home that is not a custom Home. “Return to Home”
    Entering a non-VRChat Home that is not a custom Home. “Return to Home”
  • Entering a non-VRChat Home that is a custom Home. “Go to default Home”
    Entering a non-VRChat Home that is a custom Home. “Go to default Home”

After downloading, the loading screen will display the thumbnail of the world with a load indicator below it. The load indicator states progress in this order:

  • "Initializing World...", "Connecting...", "Joining...", and "Almost Done!"{verify} if the loading takes too long.

While in VR, you are able to see a mirrored version of the loading screen by looking behind.

Loading Screens

Client

Banners

There are 17 "permanent" banners that can be displayed when entering into a world. Banners are dynamic and can be added or changed without notice:

Banner Name Type Notes
Gaining Trust Informational
Cosmic Survival Kit 26 Promotional End date of June 3rd 2026.
Avatar Accessories 2026 Promotional
iOS Available Now Promotional
2FA Informational Only shown to users that don't have 2FA enabled
Ask - Check Out Our Forums Informational
Community Guidelines - Hate Speech Informational
Community Guidelines - Provocative Content Informational
Change Avatars Informational
Join the VRChat Discord Informational
VRC+ More Avatar Slots Promotional Only shown to users that aren't subscribed to VRC+
VRChat Support Informational
Hide and Unhide Avatars Informational
Safety System - Shield Levels Informational
Stay Safe - Mute and Block Users Informational
VRC+ Age Verification Promotional Only shown to users that aren't subscribed to VRC+
VRC+ Nameplate Icon Promotional Only shown to users that aren't subscribed to VRC+
VRC+ World Slots Promotional Only shown to users that aren't subscribed to VRC+
VRC+ Prints Promotional Only shown to users that aren't subscribed to VRC+
VRC+ Stickers Promotional Only shown to users that aren't subscribed to VRC+

Loading Screen with banners can be seen below:

  • IOS Available Now!
    IOS Available Now!
  • VRC+ Nameplate Icon
    VRC+ Nameplate Icon
  • VRC+ Age Verification
    VRC+ Age Verification
  • VRC+ Prints
    VRC+ Prints
  • VRC+ Stickers
    VRC+ Stickers
  • VRC+ More World Slots
    VRC+ More World Slots
  • VRC+ More Avatar Slots
    VRC+ More Avatar Slots
  • VRChat Support
    VRChat Support
  • Protect your Account
    Protect your Account
  • Change Avatars
    Change Avatars
  • Safety Syetem
    Safety Syetem
  • Gaining Trust
    Gaining Trust
  • Hide and Unhide Avatars
    Hide and Unhide Avatars
  • Stay Safe
    Stay Safe
  • Community Guidelines Disturb
    Community Guidelines Disturb
  • Community Guidelines Private
    Community Guidelines Private
  • Check out our forums!
    Check out our forums!
  • Join the VRChat Discord!
    Join the VRChat Discord!

Community Labs

Community Labs worlds display a notice and warning when joining.

  • Community Labs
    Community Labs

Custom

Select worlds can display a custom loading screen, needing permission from VRChat. This is usually associated with linking data with a third-party website. This type of loading screen requires the user to press an "Accept & Continue" button to join the world.

  • Custom
    Custom

Android

There are 3 loading screens that can be displayed when joining a world from the Android companion app.

  • Avatars
    Avatars
  • Shield Level
    Shield Level
  • Friends
    Friends

Cosmetics

Loading Screen cosmetics changes the look of the loading screen. Cosmetics can change background, music, and UI colors.

Image Name Released Available until Requirement Description Music
Default March 17, 2026 - - "The default loading screen." Passing Through, by Erick McNerney[1].
Loading Cubes March 17, 2026 March 31, 2026[note 1] Have a currently active VRC+ subscription while on the Open Beta branch during the 2026.1.3 Open Beta cycle. "A new loading screen, featuring the Reference Cube. Lasts until the end of Open Beta." "Many Cubes", by Sairenix.
Classic Warp Tunnel March 31, 2026 - Have a currently active VRC+ subscription. "The Classic Loading Screen. Exclusive to those with an active VRC+ subscription." Partially Offline, by Andrea Baroni[2].
Orbital Drift May 8, 2026 July 3, 2026 Buy from the Shop "You've seen that planet in your dreams..." N/A
Tropical Breeze June 5, 2026 August 7, 2026 Buy from the Shop "Your own little paradise." N/A
  1. ↑ Loading Screen has been removed from user's inventories.

Settings

"Go!" button

Within the Main Menu settings menu, under the User Interface tab, there is an option called "Show Go Button On Load". Enabling this setting requires the user to click the Go button before loading into the world. Disabling the setting will remove the Go button, causing you to automatically join when the download is completed.

Trivia

  • The music from the loading screen is called "Passing Through", by Erick McNerney[1].
  • The "Classic Warp Tunnel" was originally used until September 4, 2018, before being replaced by the Default modern loading screen.
  • It might be speculated that the loading screen is a world called The In-Between.

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Erick McNerney's Bandcamp website at erickmcnerney.bandcamp.com; retrieved May 26, 2025
  2. ↑ Andrea Baroni's website at andreabaroni.com; retrieved May 26, 2025

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