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|name= | |name=Boops | ||
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|platforms= PC, Android, iOS | |platforms= PC, Android, iOS | ||
|vrchatplus= Required for custom emoji | |vrchatplus= Required for custom emoji | ||
|branch_live_date = 03 Nov 2025 | |||
|branch_live_version = 2025.4.1 | |||
|branch_live_releasenote = https://docs.vrchat.com/docs/vrchat-202541 | |||
|branch_openbeta_date = October 16, 2025 | |branch_openbeta_date = October 16, 2025 | ||
|branch_openbeta_version = 2025.4.1 - Build 1744 | |branch_openbeta_version = 2025.4.1 - Build 1744 | ||
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''' | '''Boops''' is a [[Social|social]] feature, allowing users to send a "boop" to friends, with an attached [[emoji]]. The recipient will be notified having received a Boop, with a notification and an emoji particle effect (if attached with an emoji). | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
[[File:Boop Button.png|thumb|Boop button on a user profile.|170x170px]] | [[File:Boop Button.png|thumb|Boop button on a user profile.|170x170px]] | ||
Boops can be sent in-client by viewing a profile on either the [[Main Menu]] or [[Quick Menu]] and selecting the "Boop" button. They also be sent through the mobile companion app by selecting the button with the boop icon on a user's profile. These buttons will bring up an emoji selector, that sorts emoji by category. | |||
Users can choose a default emoji to attach along with the boop, and [[VRC+]] subscribers have the option to attach a custom emoji. When sent, the recipient will receive a notification showing that they have been booped. If the boop is attached with an emoji, when the recipient opens up their notifications tab, it will play a particle effect which is only visible to the recipient. | |||
The emoji particle effect looks like a blast of multiple of the sent emoji in front of their [[Avatars|avatar]]. | |||
' | Boops cannot be sent again if the recipient hasn't acknowledged the boop. | ||
== Settings == | |||
Some [[settings]] are available for Boops. These are located in the Settings page, on the User Interface tab, under the Notifications heading. | |||
The feature was implemented into the [[Special:MyLanguage/Open Beta|Open Beta]] branch on June 6th, 2024 for twelve days. The feature was never released to Live, and was only an Open Beta feature. Due to mixed community reception, the feature was removed on June 18th with the [https://discord.com/channels/189511567539306508/503009489486872583/1252764858256986195 following message] on the official VRChat Discord: | * '''Send and Receive Boops''' - Toggles the ability to send and receive Boops | ||
* '''Boop Emoji Effect''' - Toggles the emoji particle effect when you receive Boops | |||
The "Send and Receive Boops" setting is also available in the mobile companion app. | |||
==History== | |||
===Initial introduction in 2024=== | |||
Booping was initially revealed in the [https://ask.vrchat.com/t/developer-update-30-may-2024/24821 May 30th, 2024's Developer Update], allowing friends to send a "boop" to each other. This could have been attached with any emoji. | |||
The feature was implemented into the [[Special:MyLanguage/Open Beta|Open Beta]] branch on June 6th, 2024 for twelve days. The feature was never released to Live, and was only an Open Beta feature. Due to mixed community reception, the feature was removed on June 18th with the [https://discord.com/channels/189511567539306508/503009489486872583/1252764858256986195 following message] on the official VRChat Discord: | |||
{{Quote| | |||
'''''No Booping No More''''' | |||
''If you were paying attention to previous builds, you might've noticed there's something missing from this update: Booping. That's intentional. While we were excited about testing the feature, it was clear that folks weren't into it.'' | ''If you were paying attention to previous builds, you might've noticed there's something missing from this update: Booping. That's intentional. While we were excited about testing the feature, it was clear that folks weren't into it.'' | ||
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''We're not interested in forcing a feature on the community that they're not into, so we're pulling it. In the future, we might try testing a reworked version of Booping, but it's unlikely to be something we try for awhile.'' | ''We're not interested in forcing a feature on the community that they're not into, so we're pulling it. In the future, we might try testing a reworked version of Booping, but it's unlikely to be something we try for awhile.'' | ||
''While it didn't quite go the way we wanted it to, we still appreciate the candid and honest feedback from the community.''</ | ''While it didn't quite go the way we wanted it to, we still appreciate the candid and honest feedback from the community.'' | ||
}} | |||
===Re-introduction in 2025=== | |||
On October 16, 2025, the Boops feature was re-introduced to the 2025.4.1<ref>[https://docs.vrchat.com/docs/vrchat-202541-openbeta "VRChat 2025.4.1 (Open Beta)"] on ''[[docs.vrchat.com]]''. Dated October 16, 2025. Retrieved October 16, 2025.</ref> Open Beta, from subsequent community feedback from users who enjoyed the feature. The [https://discord.com/channels/189511567539306508/503009489486872583/1428512388369485895 following message] on the VRChat Discord server was posted: | |||
{{Quote|'''''Boops are BACK!''''' | |||
''Boops are back! You might remember this feature from last year, when we tried it out in Open Beta... only to decide that it wasn't quite ready yet.'' | ''Boops are back! You might remember this feature from last year, when we tried it out in Open Beta... only to decide that it wasn't quite ready yet.'' | ||
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''When the recipient opens their notifications, they'll see a Boop Explosion containing all of the Boops they've just received!'' | ''When the recipient opens their notifications, they'll see a Boop Explosion containing all of the Boops they've just received!'' | ||
''Boops can be sent by opening the User Details page in either the Quick Menu or Main Menu in the Client and tapping the new Boop button. They can also be sent also from within the mobile apps.'' | ''Boops can be sent by opening the User Details page in either the Quick Menu or Main Menu in the Client and tapping the new Boop button. They can also be sent also from within the mobile apps.''}} | ||
On November 3, 2025, Boops became fully integrated with the VRChat client for the 2025.4.1<ref>[https://docs.vrchat.com/docs/vrchat-202541 "VRChat 2025.4.1"] on ''[[docs.vrchat.com]]''. Dated November 3, 2025. Retrieved November 3, 2025.</ref> update. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
[[Category:Features]] | [[Category:Features{{#translation:}}]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:56, 15 April 2026
Boops is a social feature, allowing users to send a "boop" to friends, with an attached emoji. The recipient will be notified having received a Boop, with a notification and an emoji particle effect (if attached with an emoji).
Overview
Boops can be sent in-client by viewing a profile on either the Main Menu or Quick Menu and selecting the "Boop" button. They also be sent through the mobile companion app by selecting the button with the boop icon on a user's profile. These buttons will bring up an emoji selector, that sorts emoji by category.
Users can choose a default emoji to attach along with the boop, and VRC+ subscribers have the option to attach a custom emoji. When sent, the recipient will receive a notification showing that they have been booped. If the boop is attached with an emoji, when the recipient opens up their notifications tab, it will play a particle effect which is only visible to the recipient.
The emoji particle effect looks like a blast of multiple of the sent emoji in front of their avatar.
Boops cannot be sent again if the recipient hasn't acknowledged the boop.
Settings
Some settings are available for Boops. These are located in the Settings page, on the User Interface tab, under the Notifications heading.
- Send and Receive Boops - Toggles the ability to send and receive Boops
- Boop Emoji Effect - Toggles the emoji particle effect when you receive Boops
The "Send and Receive Boops" setting is also available in the mobile companion app.
History
Initial introduction in 2024
Booping was initially revealed in the May 30th, 2024's Developer Update, allowing friends to send a "boop" to each other. This could have been attached with any emoji.
The feature was implemented into the Open Beta branch on June 6th, 2024 for twelve days. The feature was never released to Live, and was only an Open Beta feature. Due to mixed community reception, the feature was removed on June 18th with the following message on the official VRChat Discord:
No Booping No More
If you were paying attention to previous builds, you might've noticed there's something missing from this update: Booping. That's intentional. While we were excited about testing the feature, it was clear that folks weren't into it.
We're not interested in forcing a feature on the community that they're not into, so we're pulling it. In the future, we might try testing a reworked version of Booping, but it's unlikely to be something we try for awhile.
While it didn't quite go the way we wanted it to, we still appreciate the candid and honest feedback from the community.
Re-introduction in 2025
On October 16, 2025, the Boops feature was re-introduced to the 2025.4.1[1] Open Beta, from subsequent community feedback from users who enjoyed the feature. The following message on the VRChat Discord server was posted:
Boops are BACK!
Boops are back! You might remember this feature from last year, when we tried it out in Open Beta... only to decide that it wasn't quite ready yet.
After we announced we pulled it, people immediately wanted it back! Well, it took a hot second, but here it is again!
Booping is a feature that allows you to send "Boops" to their friends! They can attach any emoji to their Boop! VRC+ subscribers can even attach custom and animated emojis.
When the recipient opens their notifications, they'll see a Boop Explosion containing all of the Boops they've just received!
Boops can be sent by opening the User Details page in either the Quick Menu or Main Menu in the Client and tapping the new Boop button. They can also be sent also from within the mobile apps.
On November 3, 2025, Boops became fully integrated with the VRChat client for the 2025.4.1[2] update.
See also
References
- ↑ "VRChat 2025.4.1 (Open Beta)" on docs.vrchat.com. Dated October 16, 2025. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
- ↑ "VRChat 2025.4.1" on docs.vrchat.com. Dated November 3, 2025. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
