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''See also [[Special:MyLanguage/Instances|Instances]] for further information.''{{Noticebox/Official}}
''See also [[Special:MyLanguage/Instances|Instances]] for further information.''{{Noticebox/Official}}
'''Worlds''' are the virtual spaces inhabited by users on [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat|VRChat]]. They are the locations wherein users can interact with each other, the environment, and other features and mechanics. Worlds are created by members of the community, and uploaded as either public or private using the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat SDK|VRChat SDK]], intended for others to join. Worlds must be uploaded for each [[Special:MyLanguage/Platforms|platform]] to be compatible for users of that platform to join.
'''Worlds''' are the virtual spaces inhabited by users on [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat|VRChat]]. They are the locations wherein users can interact with each other, the environment, and other features and mechanics. Worlds are created by members of the community, and uploaded as either public or private using the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat SDK|VRChat SDK]], intended for others to join. Worlds must be uploaded for each [[Special:MyLanguage/Platforms|platform]] to be compatible for users of that platform to join.


There's a variety of world types covering topics ranging from social hangouts, games, to avatar showcases, scenic views, and more. Each world can have multiple sessions running at the same time, referred to as [[Special:MyLanguage/instances|instances]], which have a global region they're linked to, a maximum user capacity set by the world author, and an instance type that controls who can join and moderate the world instance.
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==Discovering and joining worlds==
There's a variety of world types covering topics ranging from social hangouts, games, to avatar showcases, scenic views, and more. Each world can have multiple sessions running at the same time, referred to as [[Special:MyLanguage/Instances|instances]], which have a global region they're linked to, a maximum user capacity set by the world author, and an instance type that controls who can join and moderate the world instance.
[[File:VRC Worlds Banner.png|frame|Official render of the Worlds feature]]
When you launch VRChat for the first time, you will be spawned in [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat Home|VRChat Default Home]], set as an Invite-only instance. Later on, you will be able to choose whichever world of your liking to be your '''Home''' world. Your Home world and instance type for your Home world can be changed at any time. One can also choose to log into the VRChat website or use the main page of VRChat on Mobile to browse worlds, and launch VRChat.
===Using the menu===
When opening the [[menus]], there are a few different routes you can take to join a new world, or instance.


==== "Worlds" Quick Link / tab ====
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When opening the [[Quick Menu]], using the Quick Links button for '''Worlds''', will take you to the [[Special:MyLanguage/Main Menu|Main Menu]], which by default, displays VRCat's Variety Box, and features a random selection from various different world categories. When anywhere on the Main Menu, you can also get to this page by using the World tab at the bottom.


On the left of the World tab, you can select a specific world category such as "Trending", "Avatar Worlds - Trending", "Games - Active", "New & Noteworthy", etc. This can be useful for quickly finding popular worlds in different categories. Clicking on a world tile here will take you to the detailed menu page for that world, giving you options to select an existing instance to join or to create a new one, and to either join directly or drop a world portal. Each world is represented with a [[Special:MyLanguage/Community:World Thumbnail|thumbnail]], giving insight into its contents.
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Users can start discovering worlds before launching VRChat for the first time, by logging into the [https://vrchat.com/home VRChat website], or using the main page of VRChat on mobile devices. When launching VRChat for the first time, users will spawn in their home world.


==== Recently visited, and favorite worlds ====
===Home world === <!--T:5-->
When in the World tab, there is a collapsed dropdown titled '''My Worlds''', which contain any worlds uploaded, recently visted or favorited by you..


==== Search ====
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From the Worlds page, you can use the "Search" feature to search for a specific world by title, description, tag, author, etc. These can also be sorted by Relevance, Last Updated, and Popular.
The home world is a world, a user joins when launching VRChat. By default, the home world is set to the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat Home|VRChat Home]], but can be changed to any world<ref group="note" name="any-world">Users cannot set their home world to worlds that are, private, or that are in [[Special:MyLanguage/Community_Labs|Community Labs]].</ref> available within VRChat. When clicking on a world, under the actions section, click '''Make Home''' to set that world as your home world.


When anywhere on the Main Menu, you can also get to another page to search for worlds, by using the Search tab at the bottom. Using search tab will suggest another variety of different search terms for discovering worlds, sorted into two different categories: Recommended Searches, and Quick World Searches. Quick World Searches can be shuffled to spot different search terms.
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The home world's instance type and region can also be changed. By default, the instance type is Invite and the region is automatically set to one best for you. This can be changed in the [[Special:MyLanguage/Settings#Safety|Comfort & Safety settings.]]
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=== Portals ===
==="Worlds" Main Menu tab=== <!--T:10-->
''See also [[Special:MyLanguage/Portals|Portals]] for more detailed information.''


[[Portals]] provide a quick way for users to access a specific world and instance, without having to individually find it through the menu. The portal will display the world image inside of itself, and it will usually have the title above alongside other details such as user capacity and region. By default, walking forward into the portal, will transfer you to the associated world, but [[Settings#Comfort & Safety|Settings]] can be changed so that it requires user input (Portal Prompt), to prevent accidental travel. Portals come in two varieties:
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Users can navigate to the "Worlds" tab by opening the [[Special:MyLanguage/Quick Menu|Quick Menu]], and clicking the '''Worlds''' button on the Launch Pad or clicking the "Worlds" tab on the Main Menu. By default, the page will display VRCat's Variety Box, which features a random world from all world categories.  


==== Static portals ====
====My Worlds==== <!--T:13-->
 
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On the left side of the World tab, there is a collapsed dropdown titled '''My Worlds'''. The dropdown contains worlds that the user has recently visited, favorite world lists, recently updated favorited worlds, and uploaded worlds.
 
====Search==== <!--T:15-->
 
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On the top left of the Worlds tab, users can use the "Search Worlds" button to search for a specific world by title, description, tag, author, etc. These can also be sorted by Relevance, Last Updated, and Popular.
 
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Users can also use the Search tab on the Main Menu. This tab includes a variety of different search terms for discovering worlds, sorted into two different categories: Recommended Searches, and Quick World Searches. Quick World Searches can be shuffled to spot different search terms.
 
====World categories==== <!--T:39-->
 
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World categories, also known as world rows, are a dynamic, or curated selection of worlds. They can be accessed on the left side of the "Worlds" tab, under the "Featured Worlds" heading.
 
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The categories include:
 
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* VRCat's Variety Box
* Spotlight Mobile
* Popular
* Active
* New & Noteworthy
* Avatar Worlds
* Games
* Spotlight Cross Platform
* Spotlight PC
* New
* Updated Recently
* Community Labs
* Random
 
====Joining==== <!--T:42-->
 
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Clicking on a world tile anywhere on the "Worlds" tab will bring up the dedicated world page for that world. The world tile is represented with a [[Special:MyLanguage/Community:World Thumbnail|thumbnail]] & the world name, giving insight into its contents. This page features more details about the world, such as it's name, the author, description, actions and more.
 
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To join the world, users can simply click the "Join" button. Alternatively, users can drop a portal to the world as well, by clicking "Drop Portal". The instance of the world a user joins can be changed on the right side, or a new instance can be created under the Actions heading.
 
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''See also [[Special:MyLanguage/Portals|Portals]] for further information.''
 
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[[Special:MyLanguage/Portals|Portals]] provide a quick way for users to access a specific world and instance, without having to individually find it through the menu. The portal will display the world image inside itself, and it will usually have the title above alongside other details such as user capacity and region. By default, walking forward into a portal, will transfer the user to the associated world, but [[Special:MyLanguage/Settings#Comfort & Safety|settings]] can be changed so that it requires user input (Portal Prompt), to prevent accidental travel. Portals will always come in two distinct forms:
 
====Static portals==== <!--T:21-->
 
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Worlds may contain 'static portals' that they feature to serve as a link to other worlds. These are part of the world, and as such, usually stay there permanently, ready for people to interact with. If a user walks through a static portal, a countdown, starting from thirty will begin, to which any following user can proceed into the same instance until the countdown expires.
Worlds may contain 'static portals' that they feature to serve as a link to other worlds. These are part of the world, and as such, usually stay there permanently, ready for people to interact with. If a user walks through a static portal, a countdown, starting from thirty will begin, to which any following user can proceed into the same instance until the countdown expires.


==== User-placed portals ====
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Users can place portals to a world instance, by searching for a world in the World tab, then choosing '''New Instance''', followed by the instance type, and finalized with '''Drop Portal'''. Portals can be placed down on most surfaces in the world, except near the designated spawn point(s).  These appear the same as static portals, except the countdown timer initiates when the portal is dropped by the user, starting at thirty seconds. The timer can be extended, by having more users enter the portal. Once the timer expires, the portal disappears.
Users can place portals to a world instance, by searching for a world in the World tab, then choosing '''New Instance''', followed by the instance type, and finalized with '''Drop Portal'''. Portals can be placed down on most surfaces in the world, except near the designated spawn point(s).  These appear the same as static portals, except the countdown timer initiates when the portal is dropped by the user, starting at thirty seconds. The timer can be extended, by having more users enter the portal. Once the timer expires, the portal disappears.


== Creating and uploading worlds ==
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In order to create and upload a VRChat world, a user must download [[VRChat Creator Companion]], which will help guide the installation with the latest compatible version of Unity for VRChat, and install the [[VRChat SDK]] into a world project.


== See also ==
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In order to create and upload a VRChat world, a user must have reached the "User" trust rank.


* [[Instances]]
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* [[Portals]]
To get started with creating your world, download the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat Creator Companion|VRChat Creator Companion]], which will help with the installation of the latest compatible version of Unity for VRChat, and install the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat SDK|VRChat SDK]] into a world project. Uploading a world publicly for the first time, will place it into [[Special:MyLanguage/Community Labs|community labs]] before formally being published.


== Trivia ==
== Short links == <!--T:45-->


* Did you know that the very first VRChat world was a café? You can visit a [https://vrchat.com/home/world/wrld_329485fe-50a5-4ef8-bb47-194d23f15973 replica] of the world today!
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Worlds can be shared using VRChat's <code>vrch.at</code> short link domain combined with the world's ID, for example <code><nowiki>https://vrch.at/<worldId></nowiki></code>. This redirects to the world's page on the VRChat website (<code><nowiki>https://vrchat.com/home/world/<worldId></nowiki></code>).


==References==
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* [[Special:MyLanguage/List of worlds created by VRChat|List of worlds created by VRChat]]
 
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* [[Special:MyLanguage/Community Labs|Community Labs]]
 
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*[[Special:MyLanguage/Instances|Instances]]
 
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*[[Special:MyLanguage/Portals|Portals]]
 
==Trivia== <!--T:32-->
 
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* The very first VRChat world was a café; an updated version was uploaded on January 16th, 2024, for VRChat's 10th anniversary.<ref>[https://vrchat.com/home/world/wrld_329485fe-50a5-4ef8-bb47-194d23f15973 '''VRChat.''' ''VRChat Cafe.'' VRChat, 16 Jan. 2024. ''VRChat'', https://vrchat.com/home/world/wrld_329485fe-50a5-4ef8-bb47-194d23f15973]</ref>
 
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Worlds are the virtual spaces inhabited by users on VRChat. They are the locations wherein users can interact with each other, the environment, and other features and mechanics. Worlds are created by members of the community, and uploaded as either public or private using the VRChat SDK, intended for others to join. Worlds must be uploaded for each platform to be compatible for users of that platform to join.

There's a variety of world types covering topics ranging from social hangouts, games, to avatar showcases, scenic views, and more. Each world can have multiple sessions running at the same time, referred to as instances, which have a global region they're linked to, a maximum user capacity set by the world author, and an instance type that controls who can join and moderate the world instance.

Discovery & joining

Official render of the Worlds logo

Users can start discovering worlds before launching VRChat for the first time, by logging into the VRChat website, or using the main page of VRChat on mobile devices. When launching VRChat for the first time, users will spawn in their home world.

Home world

The home world is a world, a user joins when launching VRChat. By default, the home world is set to the VRChat Home, but can be changed to any world[note 1] available within VRChat. When clicking on a world, under the actions section, click Make Home to set that world as your home world.

The home world's instance type and region can also be changed. By default, the instance type is Invite and the region is automatically set to one best for you. This can be changed in the Comfort & Safety settings.

  1. ↑ Users cannot set their home world to worlds that are, private, or that are in Community Labs.

"Worlds" Main Menu tab

Users can navigate to the "Worlds" tab by opening the Quick Menu, and clicking the Worlds button on the Launch Pad or clicking the "Worlds" tab on the Main Menu. By default, the page will display VRCat's Variety Box, which features a random world from all world categories.

My Worlds

On the left side of the World tab, there is a collapsed dropdown titled My Worlds. The dropdown contains worlds that the user has recently visited, favorite world lists, recently updated favorited worlds, and uploaded worlds.

Search

On the top left of the Worlds tab, users can use the "Search Worlds" button to search for a specific world by title, description, tag, author, etc. These can also be sorted by Relevance, Last Updated, and Popular.

Users can also use the Search tab on the Main Menu. This tab includes a variety of different search terms for discovering worlds, sorted into two different categories: Recommended Searches, and Quick World Searches. Quick World Searches can be shuffled to spot different search terms.

World categories

World categories, also known as world rows, are a dynamic, or curated selection of worlds. They can be accessed on the left side of the "Worlds" tab, under the "Featured Worlds" heading.

The categories include:

  • VRCat's Variety Box
  • Spotlight Mobile
  • Popular
  • Active
  • New & Noteworthy
  • Avatar Worlds
  • Games
  • Spotlight Cross Platform
  • Spotlight PC
  • New
  • Updated Recently
  • Community Labs
  • Random

Joining

Clicking on a world tile anywhere on the "Worlds" tab will bring up the dedicated world page for that world. The world tile is represented with a thumbnail & the world name, giving insight into its contents. This page features more details about the world, such as it's name, the author, description, actions and more.

To join the world, users can simply click the "Join" button. Alternatively, users can drop a portal to the world as well, by clicking "Drop Portal". The instance of the world a user joins can be changed on the right side, or a new instance can be created under the Actions heading.

Portals

See also Portals for further information.

Portals provide a quick way for users to access a specific world and instance, without having to individually find it through the menu. The portal will display the world image inside itself, and it will usually have the title above alongside other details such as user capacity and region. By default, walking forward into a portal, will transfer the user to the associated world, but settings can be changed so that it requires user input (Portal Prompt), to prevent accidental travel. Portals will always come in two distinct forms:

Static portals

Worlds may contain 'static portals' that they feature to serve as a link to other worlds. These are part of the world, and as such, usually stay there permanently, ready for people to interact with. If a user walks through a static portal, a countdown, starting from thirty will begin, to which any following user can proceed into the same instance until the countdown expires.

User-placed portals

Users can place portals to a world instance, by searching for a world in the World tab, then choosing New Instance, followed by the instance type, and finalized with Drop Portal. Portals can be placed down on most surfaces in the world, except near the designated spawn point(s). These appear the same as static portals, except the countdown timer initiates when the portal is dropped by the user, starting at thirty seconds. The timer can be extended, by having more users enter the portal. Once the timer expires, the portal disappears.

Creation

In order to create and upload a VRChat world, a user must have reached the "User" trust rank.

To get started with creating your world, download the VRChat Creator Companion, which will help with the installation of the latest compatible version of Unity for VRChat, and install the VRChat SDK into a world project. Uploading a world publicly for the first time, will place it into community labs before formally being published.

Short links

Worlds can be shared using VRChat's vrch.at short link domain combined with the world's ID, for example https://vrch.at/<worldId>. This redirects to the world's page on the VRChat website (https://vrchat.com/home/world/<worldId>).

See also

Trivia

  • The very first VRChat world was a café; an updated version was uploaded on January 16th, 2024, for VRChat's 10th anniversary.[1]

References

  1. ↑ VRChat. VRChat Cafe. VRChat, 16 Jan. 2024. VRChat, https://vrchat.com/home/world/wrld_329485fe-50a5-4ef8-bb47-194d23f15973
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