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What changed in VRChat in 2020

88 updates · 11 main milestones · Mar 18, 2020 to Dec 3, 2020

  1. 7 events
    Launch of VRChat Plusnew contentMilestone

    VRChat Plus is now live, offering users additional features for supporting VRChat.

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    Supporter Badge for VRChat Plusnew content

    Users receive a badge on their profile to show their status as a VRChat+ Supporter.

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    Custom User Icons Featurenew content

    VRChat Plus users can customize their nameplate with icons they create or upload.

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    Increased Trust Level for Supportersnew content

    Supporters of VRChat Plus receive a boost to their Trust level.

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    Future Features for VRChat Plusnew content

    New features like enhanced invite messaging and UI skinning are in development for VRChat Plus.

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    Early Supporter Benefitsnew content

    Early supporters receive a special badge upgrade and extra VRC+ time.

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    Increased Favorite Avatar Slotsnew content

    VRChat Plus users can save up to 100 favorite avatars, while all users get upgraded to 25.

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  2. 9 events
    Introduction of VRChat Plus Subscriptionnew contentMilestone

    A new subscription service offering various features and benefits for users.

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    Custom User Icons for VRChat Plusnew content

    Users can customize their nameplate with icons they create or upload.

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    Supporter Badge for VRChat Plus Usersnew content

    A badge to show status as a VRChat+ Supporter.

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    Sharing Feature for VRChat Plusnew content

    Users can share stickers, emoji, photos, and UI color palettes with others.

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    Introduction of Stickers Featurenew content

    VRChat Plus users can place stickers in any world, with options to upload or take pictures.

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    Increased Trust Level for Supportersnew content

    VRChat Plus users receive a boost to their Trust level.

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    Open Beta for VRChat Plus FeaturesotherMilestone

    Users can try out VRChat Plus features for free during the Open Beta.

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    Increased Favorite Avatar Slotsnew content

    VRChat Plus users can save up to 100 favorite avatars, an increase from the standard 25.

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    Early Supporter Badge for Early Adoptersnew content

    An upgraded badge for those who join VRChat+ early.

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  3. 10 events
    Fix for local display of avatars using jawflapbug fix
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    New SDKs available for downloadother

    Ensure you follow the instructions in our documentation for upgrades.

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    Smoothed first-person camera mode for VRnew content

    Access it via your Camera menu.

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    Improved reliability of avatar cloning settingsbug fix
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    Support for Rich Presence in Discord and Steamnew content
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    Fix for displaying pending friend requests in the social menubug fix
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    Ability to remove unsupported favorite avatarsbalance change
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    Scaling of gray robot based on avatar heightother

    When avatars are blocked for various reasons.

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    Local user only alpha filter for cameranew content

    Replaced the 'spiral' filter on the camera.

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    Fix for root transform animations with Valve Index hardwarebug fix
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  4. 6 events
    BunnyCDN and Cloudfront removed from SDK3 URL whitelistbalance change
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    `VRC_PlayerAudioOverride` fixed in SDK2bug fix
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    Fixed minor issue with loading local avatarsbug fix
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    OnPlayerJoin and OnPlayerLeave no longer called twice in SDK2 / SDK3bug fix
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    Soundcloud added to SDK3 URL whitelistnew content
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    Major improvements to overall application and networking performanceperformanceMilestone

    Includes improvements to the VRChat menus

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  5. 13 events
    Local Avatar File Loading Fixbug fix

    Fixed minor issue with loading local avatar files

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    Remote User Camera Lens Position Fixbug fix

    Remote user camera lens will now show up in the proper location

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    Missing Avatar File Size Fixbug fix

    Some fixes to missing avatar file size on download

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    Avatar File Size Display Fixbug fix

    Avatars loaded from cache will now show their file size instead of 0MB

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    TextMeshPro Added to SDK3new content

    Added TextMeshPro and TextMeshProUGUI to set text via UI

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    Editor Play Mode Filtering Restrictionnew content

    Editor Play mode filtering has been restricted to SDK3

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    Allowed Video Player URL Schemes Updatenew content

    Added RTSP, RTMP, RTSPT to the allowed schemes for video player URLs

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    Vive Focus Head Tracking and Wand Input Fixbug fix

    Fixes for head tracking and wand input for Vive Focus

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    Error Message Reduction Changesbug fix

    Various changes and fixes to reduce unnecessary error messages in logs

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    Udon Video Error Code Additionnew content

    Udon: Added error code to OnVideoError (InvalidURL, AccessDenied, PlayerError, RateLimited)

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    VRChat Launch Links Program Fixbug fix

    Fixed the program that enables VRChat launch links so it no longer appears each time VRChat is closed

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    SyncVideoStream Auto-Start Fixbug fix

    SyncVideoStream should now auto-start properly

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    Networking Problems Fix for Disabled Objectsbug fix

    Fixed some networking problems on objects that are spawned as disabled

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  6. 11 events
    Fixes to portals and world-join processbug fix

    General improvements made.

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    SDK3 worlds now support Unity Timelinesnew content

    No Udon hooks yet, but they're on the way.

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    New Udon nodes and events for player collision and haptic feedbacknew content

    Includes new events for detecting collisions and a node for vibrating controllers.

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    Added URL whitelist for SDK3 video playersnew content

    This is a temporary feature that does not affect SDK2.

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    Fix for Udon Graph Compiler halting with 10+ branchesbug fix
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    New button in Settings menu for Allowed Untrusted URLsnew content

    This button bypasses the site whitelist.

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    Fixed birth date entry bug during first-time loginbug fix

    Affects platform accounts (Steam, Oculus, Viveport).

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    Improvements to displayed text and fallback behaviorbug fix

    Significant improvements and fixes made.

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    Desktop users can now rotate held objectsnew content

    Users can adjust pitch, yaw, and roll using specific key presses.

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    OnGUI removed from UdonBehaviours for better performanceperformance
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    Added video players to SDK3 powered by Udonnew content
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  7. 1 event
    Fixed login issue for new Steam accountsbug fix

    Resolved an issue preventing Steam accounts from being able to log in for the first time.

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  8. 5 events
    Local Testing of Worlds Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue preventing local testing of worlds from working properly.

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    Thumbs Up Animation Fixbug fix

    Putting both thumbs up will now properly play the animation / set the animation state assigned to Thumbs Up.

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    Custom Cache Directory Configuration Option Addedperformance

    Users can now set their own cache directory by creating a config.json file in the specified folder.

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    Cache Clearing Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Fixed an issue preventing the cache from being cleared properly; users will be prompted to restart VRChat to clear the cache.

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    Error Log Spam Reductionbug fix

    Removed some error log spam when there were no eye bones assigned, but blink was enabled.

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  9. 9 events
    Bindings Button Added to Settings Menunew content

    A new 'Bindings' button allows users to view and customize controller bindings.

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    Renamed AFK Optionbalance change

    'AFK Enabled' option renamed to 'AFK Detection' in Action Menu Config.

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    Fixed Strange Leg/Foot Behavior for Squat/Wide-Stanced Avatarsbug fix

    Resolved an issue where squat/wide-stanced avatars exhibited strange leg/foot behavior.

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    New Action Menu Movement Featurenew content

    You can now move around with controls on one hand while opening the Action Menu with the other.

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    Improvements to Loading Speeds and Memory Usageperformance

    Optimizations made to improve loading speeds and memory usage in certain situations.

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    Adjustments to IK Behaviorbalance change

    Improvements made to IK behavior, including fixes to the 'hip snap' issue.

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    Fixed Analog Fist Gesture Blending Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where the analog fist gesture was blending incorrectly (AV2 and AV3).

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    Fixed Missing 'Zzz' Emotebug fix

    Resolved an issue where the 'Zzz' emote was missing from the Action Menu.

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    Adjusted Height for Desktop Usersbug fix

    Slightly relaxed height for desktop users to avoid standing on tiptoes.

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  10. 3 events
    SDK3 Split into Two Packagesnew content

    SDK3 is now split into separate packages for creating Worlds and Avatars with Avatars 3.0.

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    Action Menu Addednew content

    A new Action Menu allows quick access to Avatar 3.0 functions like expressions and gestures.

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    Introduction of Avatars 3.0 Frameworknew contentMilestone

    Avatars 3.0 is now available, providing creators full control over avatar creations.

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  11. 6 events
    AVPro disabled for Linux usersbug fix

    AVPro is now disabled when using VRChat on Linux via SteamPlay/Proton, enabling stable usage.

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    New Udon Node Graph introducednew contentMilestone

    A brand new Udon Node Graph has been added for enhanced development.

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    Adjustment to in-app moderation messagesui ux
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    Performance improvements made to loggingperformance
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    Fixed local date format issue for account creationbug fix

    Resolved issues in countries with different date formats.

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    Avatars 3.0 Open Beta launchednew contentMilestone

    The next generation of VRChat avatars is now available for testing.

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  12. 6 events
    VRChat Udon Alpha Releasednew contentMilestone

    A custom programming language for creating interactive worlds.

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    Introduction of VRChat SDK 3new contentMilestone

    New kit for asset creation in VRChat, supporting Udon.

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    New Status Type: Ask Menew content

    Hide current location while allowing friends to request invitations.

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    Migration to Latest Unity LTS ReleaseperformanceMilestone

    Update includes new features, optimizations, and bug fixes.

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    Revamped Networking and IK Systemnew contentMilestone

    Improved fidelity with lower bandwidth requirements.

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    Launch of VRChat Ask Forumsnew content

    New message board for VRChat creators, initially covering Udon.

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  13. 2 events
    The Great Pug Holiday Themenew content

    The Great Pug world has been updated with a Saint Patrick's Day theme.

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    Saint Patrick's Day Hub Updateseasonal event

    Updated hub for celebrating Saint Patrick's Day with new features.

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