What changed in VRChat in 2018

Avatars can now have chairs attached to them.

Players can now clone avatars in VRChat.

Introduction of a new UI to display avatar performance ranks.

The biggest change in this release is the migration to Unity 2017.4.15f1.

Worlds or avatars with specific qualities may need to be re-uploaded using Unity 2017.

The Store Page has been updated with new media and a new trailer.

A guide has been released for creators on how to migrate their projects to Unity 2017.4.

Public worlds authored by users are now visible in their Social panel, even to non-friends.

Users can now change their own name on the VRChat Home website.

Introduced a 'Report User' button in the Social menu for reporting user behavior and avatar issues.

Users cannot switch their microphone from the default recording device when launching VRChat.

A special Open Beta is available for users to test the new version and upload content.

Realtime Global Illumination will not work until content is re-uploaded for Unity 2017.4.

Uploading a 2017.4 avatar to an existing 5.6 Blueprint ID will overwrite the 5.6 avatar.

VRChat is planning to upgrade to Unity 2017.4.15f1 LTS for improved performance and support.

Resolved issues with Audio/Video sync on Unity Video components.

Users will need to re-upload content using Unity 2017.4 to fix issues with mirrors and baked lighting.

Players can now upgrade their Steam accounts to full VRChat accounts, allowing access to friends, favorites, groups, and content uploading.

This version of VRChat is identified as Build 651.

Resolved an issue which caused full-body tracking not to initialize properly, preventing it from working locally or remotely.

Fixed an issue causing strange stretching/bending when crouching in desktop and looking up/down.

Fixed an issue causing stations (seats), portals, onTimer triggers, and various other components not to work properly in some cases.

Fixed an issue causing other users' camera indicators not to appear when they have been spawned.

A new feature designed to help users control their experience and protect against nuisance users.

Resolved an issue that caused users to experience a black screen when loading into worlds.

Added a reticle for desktop users to indicate what they are pointing at, with an option to toggle it off.

Introduced new loading screens featuring music, a more descriptive loading bar, and helpful tips.

Desktop users can now toggle crouching with the 'C' key and go prone with the 'Z' key.

Fixed an issue where users who are muted would lose their muted status when nameplates are turned off.

Safety and security fixes and improvements have been made.

Eye tracking now works properly again when using full-body IK.

Significantly reduced the occurrence of the level-wide 'hitch' when loading an avatar.

Fixed a small graphical issue with the World Loading screen.

The currently online Friends list now paginates properly.

A new Hub designed as a meeting place for groups has been released.

Performance fixes related to how networking is handled for events, objects, and users.

You can now bookmark friends into groups in your Social panel, allowing quick access to social circles.

Users can now set a custom Status message and icon to inform others of their availability.

Mutes and blocks are no longer 'sticky' and won't persist after unmuting/unblocking.

Documentation at docs.vrchat.com has been revamped and updated across most articles.

Web Panels have been disabled following the identification of a security issue.

Players can now use the VRC_SyncVideoStream component to play live streams from Twitch and YouTube.

The particle limiter is now an optional beta feature that users can enable and customize.

New components added for use with the VRC_SyncVideoStream component.

A new mouse sensitivity slider can be found in the System menu for Desktop users.

VRChat will now show the file size of worlds on the World's icon in the top left.

Users with AMD cards known to have issues with community-created shaders will be notified to update their drivers.

The VRChat Home Kit is now available, allowing users to create their own version of the Home world.

Fixed a regression that broke AddDamage and AddHealth action on players.

Added BufferOne support to actions like SetLayer, SetWebpanelVolume, AddHealth, AddDamage, SetComponentActive, SetMaterial, ActivateCustomTrigger.

New triggers include VRC_MidiNoteIn for MIDI note messages and VRC_OscButtonIn for OSC messages.

The SDK now features a Splash Screen detailing changes and improved Drag and Drop support in Trigger Reference fields.

New triggers/actions include Particle Collision, PlayHaptics, SetUIText, SetAngularVelocity, AddVelocity, SetVelocity, AddForce, OnOwnershipTransfer, and OnDisable.

Resolved freeze issue when loading too many video URLs at once.

Addressed issue where video player would pause if alone in a room.

Players can now favorite up to 20 worlds, accessible from the Worlds tab.

Implemented various security improvements.

New option added for users who prefer inverted mouse controls.

Added OnVideoStart, OnVideoEnd, OnVideoPlay, and OnVideoPause triggers for SDK.

New row in Worlds tab lists worlds visited recently, history goes back a month.

Avatar stations have been disabled for further work and design improvements.

New functionality for taking pictures and streaming with the camera.

Menus now render on top of everything else for improved accessibility.

Users can set the lens to operate in Normal, Player Space, or World Space.

Teleporting now matches the spawn location transform rotation.

The buttonless gaze option has been removed from the system menu.

Save up to three configurations for the Photo or Stream Camera using Pins.

Feature to convert shaders on non-friends has been removed as it was not ready.

Nameplates are now disabled if player nameplates are turned off.

Mirrors and cameras now display avatars correctly.

Blocking and muting now work as intended.

The camera and lens have new models, with various filters and movement options.

Overall performance enhancements have been implemented.

Several bugs in the voice system have been worked out.

Resolved performance issues related to camera functionality.

Includes filters like Old Timey, Pixelate, Glitch, Sparkles, and more for enhanced photo and streaming capabilities.

Improvements made to enhance security.

Options include Normal, Steady Cam, and Look at Me for lens behavior.

AddDamage and AddHealth event types now work with players when VRC_CombatManager is present.

A 'Go Home' button on the quick menu transports players to their set home world.

Players now spawn in the new VRChat Home upon launch, featuring help videos and music.

Press Ctrl-F12 in Desktop mode to take a 4K screenshot, saved to UserProfile/Pictures/VRChat.

Access in the 'Camera' menu. Take pictures with a handheld camera, detach the lens, use a timer, and an arm extension for selfies.

Resolved an issue where logging out and back in resulted in an infinite loop.

Players can now toggle between Advanced and Classic Vive movement systems.

Use the Stream Camera to mirror the camera’s view to your desktop while using a VR headset.

New SDK available with features like VRC_Pickup.Drop() and VRC_IKFollower component.

Removed pre-attached world ids from example scenes.

Players can set a custom Home world and reset it back to the VRChat Home.

The 'Fist' gesture now releases in an analogue-like manner.

Players can now toggle the HUD and nameplates in their quick menu.

Particle systems are now limited to reasonable levels.

Fixed an issue where a world listed in Community Spotlight or Avatar rows in the Worlds tab would not show up in search.

Fixed an issue where a world listed in Community Spotlight or Avatar rows in the Worlds tab would not show up in search.

Fixed issues with failing to login with 'SendHMDAnalytics' or 'TooManyRequests' messages.

Avatars will no longer 'squish' down into their seats over time when seated.

Avatars will no longer 'squish' down into their seats over time when seated.

Pressing the trackpad down a second time will no longer stop movement; center deadzone increased for fist gesture.

Fixed Panic Mode hotkey functionality on Xbox controllers and keyboard.

Various security and stability fixes implemented.

Fixed issues with failing to login with 'SendHMDAnalytics' or 'TooManyRequests' messages.

Fixed Panic Mode hotkey functionality on Xbox controllers and keyboard.

Trackpad movement adjustments to improve user experience.

Worlds graduated to Avatar or Community Spotlight will no longer appear in the new world row.

Various security and stability fixes implemented.

Worlds graduated to Avatar or Community Spotlight will no longer appear in the new world row.

Fixed login issues.

Desktop override buttons will no longer trigger all other avatar's overrides locally.

Desktop override buttons will no longer trigger all other avatar's overrides locally.

Default interact distance of various prefabs/components changed from 100 to 2 meters.

Offline friends will now appear correctly when the section is expanded.

Changed the default emergency button to Ctrl-\.

Any avatar selected from a pedestal will now stay as your current avatar until you select another one.

Resolved issues with hip tracking using a single Vive Tracker.

You can now mark avatars as Private or Public when uploading.

New Panic Mode to mute avatars and audio from non-friends during unwanted spam.

Selected avatars from pedestals will remain until another is chosen, even after exiting VRChat.

Default interact distance of various prefabs/components changed from 100 to 2 meters.

Avatars can now be marked as public or private during upload or toggled later.

Cache size has been limited to 10GB to improve performance.

Resolved issues with hip tracking using a single Vive Tracker.

Avatar sound effects are now affected by the 'SFX' slider in the System menu.

Resolved issues with friends disappearing from friends lists.

Changed the default emergency button for local avatar override to Ctrl-\.

Introduced 'Community Spotlight' and 'Avatar' rows in the Worlds menu.

Engage 'Panic Mode' to mute avatars and audio from non-friends during unwanted spam.

The 'Empty' gesture has been replaced with the Fist at full open.

Added 'Community Spotlight' and 'Avatar' rows to highlight quality worlds.

VRChat cache size has been limited to 10GB.

New movement system for HTC Vive Wands allows gestures while moving.

Fixed issues with audio spatialization failing when users load/play audio.

New movement system for HTC Vive Wands allows gestures while moving.

Fixed issues with friends disappearing off friends lists.

Fixed issues with audio spatialization failing when users play audio from avatars.

Avatar sound effects can now be adjusted using the SFX slider.

Gestures can now be triggered using keyboard shortcuts.

Trigger gestures with keyboard shortcuts for left and right hand gestures.

Set avatars as public or private during upload or toggle on existing avatars.

Offline friends will now appear when you expand that section.

The 'Empty' gesture has been replaced with the Fist gesture at full open.

User lists on the social page are now expandable.

You can now join off friends in Friend instances if the owner is also your friend.

Red Arrows replaced with Expand and Collapse buttons for clearer functionality.

Notifications that were showing up blank in some cases have been fixed.

User lists on the social page are now expandable.

Resolved issue causing pickups to fly around worlds due to object owner disagreement.

The forced audio source falloff curve in the SDK has been fixed.

Notifications that were showing up blank in some cases have been fixed.

The forced audio source falloff curve in the SDK has been fixed.

You can now join off friends in Friend instances if the owner is also your friend.

Friends list is now sorted alphabetically for easier navigation.

Red Arrows for expanding rows in menus replaced with clearer buttons.

Resolved issue causing pickups to fly around worlds due to object owner disagreement.

Introduced new instance types: Invite and Invite+ for managing user access.

New system for managing invite requests in private instances.

Friends list is now sorted alphabetically for easier navigation.

Local testing has been fixed; requires new SDK available for download.

Fixed bug preventing invites to users in private instances.

Audio bug progress. Should be less frequent but if you encounter it please send us video or steps to reproduce.

Now shows 20 automatically selected instances of a world, sorted meaningfully.

In the world details we now show 20 automatically selected instances of a world that are sorted to be more meaningful to users.

Fixed issue where objects deleted caused performance drop.

Progress made on audio bugs; users are encouraged to report any remaining issues.

Fixed bug that caused you to not be able to invite people whom were in a private instance.

Fixed issue where certain pickups could only be picked up by the master user.

Due to security updates, you can no longer request invite from people in private instance.

Fixed issue where static portals did not take users to the same instance.

Fixed issue where certain pickups only could be picked up by master.

Resolved issues where users loaded into empty hubs or other worlds.

Due to security updates, users can no longer request invites from private instances.

Local testing has been fixed (requires new SDK, which can be downloaded after logged in from https://vrchat.com/download/sdk).

Fixed issue where static portals didn't take users to the same instance.

Fixed bugs and updated the automatic instance selection where users were loading into an empty hub or other worlds.