Getting Started
Getting Started
This page will help you get started with VRChat. You’ll be up and running in a jiffy!
Reading this page will easily explain:
- What devices are necessary to run VRChat
- Where to install VRChat from
- A summary of your first few minutes of using VRChat
- Bonus video guides to help with your first experience
If you are unfamiliar with any terminology, or subjects, feel free to click on any of the blue highlighted hyperlinks that lead to other pages of the VRChat Wiki.
System Requirements / Recommendations
Standalone Devices
VRChat runs on the following standalone headsets:
- Meta Quest 2
- Meta Quest 3
- Meta Quest Pro
- Vive XR Elite
- Pico 4
- Pico 4 Pro
Mobile Phone
VRChat can be played on any Android 10+ device with at least 6GB of system RAM, and is connected to Wi-Fi or over 4G/5G cellular networks.
Any recent mid-range or higher Android device should meet these specifications.
Steam Deck
Valve's testing indicates that VRChat is Verified on Steam Deck. It is fully functional on Steam Deck, and works great with the built-in controls and display.
- All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration.
- VRChat shows Steam Deck controller icons.
- In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck.
- VRChat's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck.
PC Minimum requirements and OS
- CPU: Intel® i5-4570k/AMD FX 8350 equivalent or greater
- Memory: 8GB or more
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970/AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent
- Disk Space: 21.5GB of storage (~1.5GB for application, remaining for content cache).
- Internet Connection: 25MBps+ download
- OS: Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11
These are the absolute minimum requirements to run VRChat on desktop mode. Although the application will run, you may encounter performance issues. VRChat has lots of user-created content, some avatars and worlds may cause your performance to drop more than you might expect from a typical game! It is recommended adjusting Safety Settings for the most optimal experience.
One can download the SteamVR Performance Test to see if their device is compatible with running VRChat in VR mode.
Recommended Hardware
Last Updated: 15 Apr, 2024
- CPU: AMD 5800X3D or 7800X3D, or 12th Generation Intel® i5 or later
Ideally, you'd want to get a 7800X3D, as AMD swapped to a new socket (AM5) with this generation.
- Memory: 32GB
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce® RTX 3060 12GB
- Disk Space: 20GB
- Internet Connection: 100MBps+ download
- OS: Windows 11
For your CPU, the AMD X3D series of processors perform unusually well in VRChat and other games due to their very large onboard cache.
For your GPU, aiming for the graphics card with the most VRAM available is best.
Installing VRChat
Installing on Meta Quest
Either search for VRChat on the Meta store, or install from the Meta Quest Store page.
Installing on Steam
On the Steam Store page, you may either search for VRChat, or click here.
Installing on Android
You can search for VRChat on the Google Play store, or tap this link on your mobile device.
Learning How to Use VRChat
When you launch VRChat, you’ll start in a private Home world! Here, you can explore at your own pace on how to move around in VRChat, use your controls, adjust settings, find your first avatar, and go to your next world!
VRChat Guides
Our community has created many great guides on getting started in VRChat. Here are a few videos that you can check out to learn how to use VRChat, and also some additional guides and context.
Thank you to PHIA and the Virtual Reality Show team for creating the videos below.
VRCHAT BEGINNERS GUIDE [2024] - Introduction for New Players! - This guide is a great primer on how to get started in VRChat.
Best Places to see in VRChat! Quest & PC feat. Thrillseeker- Now that you’ve learned how to use VRChat, here are some places to explore.
How to upload a VRChat Avatar - Complete Guide! PC, Quest & VRoid - If you’re curious how to create and upload your avatar, this video is a great starting point.
The Best VR Setup for YOU! - This guide for 2024 reviews the current VR hardware landscape and gives a good picture of what VRChat players use as they upgrade their equipment.
Derafrog's Ultimate A to Z Guide to VRChat - Offers a comprehensive video on many parts of VRChat.
