VRChat News

VRChat 2023.3.2 is now live on all platforms!

This update has a ton of new stuff, like:

• UI Color Picker - A new VRChat Plus feature that lets you customize the color of your menus!
  
  • Find it in the Main Menu, under the VRChat Plus tab.
    
• Tons of Full-Body fixes and improvements!
• German and Japanese tooltip localization, and lots of other localization improvements!
  
• A bunch of other fixes and improvements!

This version of VRChat is not network compatible. That means that you may run into some messages like this:

> That instance is using an outdated version of VRChat. You won't be able to join them until they update!

If you see that message, the person or instance you're trying to join is on an older version of VRChat. Ask them to update, or create a new instance!

Full release notes are available in our docs.

Creators, we're currently testing VRChat on Unity 2022 in our Open Beta! Join our Discord and check the Open Beta channels to learn more. The time to test your content and submit bug reports is now!!

The VRChat Mobile Alpha for Android is now live!

Read our blog post for more information on how to get started as a VRChat Plus Subscriber.

What about iOS?
We’re still working on our iOS build – but progress so far has been fairly smooth. There are a lot of roadblocks we could hit, so once again, we aren’t ready to announce anything just yet, outside of the fact that we’re working hard on it.

VRChat 2023.3.1, the "Video on Quest" update, is now Live!!

No patchnote video this time!

This update includes video link support for the Meta Quest headset, a highly requested feature that means that links to various video hosts will work without any additional URL changes required! Simply paste in the video URL and hit Play!

This release is network compatible, so there won't be any confusing errors this time around. 😅

Check out the full patchnotes here. A short list of new features follows!

# New Features

- Added video link support to Quest!
- Previously, you'd have to use a direct video link or an external link resolver to get videos from various sites to play on Quest. Not anymore! Video links of all kinds will work.
- We've implemented a link resolver similar to the one we use on PC, so now you can play video on Quest without having a direct video link. You can simply paste in the URL.
- See our Creator docs for our allow-list of services that work without having to Allow Untrusted URLs.
- You can now purchase yearly VRChat Plus subscriptions on Oculus Quest!
- There will be a new button on the VRChat+ menu yearly subscriptions, with a 16% discount versus subbing monthly.
- ⚠️ Yearly VRChat Plus subscription purchases will not work on the Beta on Oculus Quest.
- We also redesigned the VRC+ homepage in the Main Menu!
- If you're a subscriber, this page will now change to indicate the status of your sub, as well as show VRC+ specific settings.
- New "Avatar World" filter added to search for when you just need something cool to wear
- Added support for OSCQuery, which allows for easy OSC setup!
- Applications that implement OSCQuery can _automatically_ find VRChat and configure themselves to send data. "Legacy" OSC applications should continue to work just fine, but OSCQuery is really cool and you should implement it :))))
- Native support for multiple OSC receivers! VRChat will automatically find OSCQuery apps which support data it can send, and open up a new port to send that data to each supported receiver.
- You can still configure OSC using [Launch Options](doc:launch-options). However, if you don't, VRChat will automatically find a good UDP port if you turn on OSC at runtime.
- See the Unity Examples for more information on setting up an OSCQuery App** to send and receive data.

# Improvements

- Group menu improvements including:
- Merged the Join a Group and Group Search categories into one.
- Copied the Group Locations category from the Social tab to the Groups tab and renamed it to Group Activity.
- If you're not a member of a group we'll prompt you to find or create one.
- Added a Group Nameplate Banner toggle to the Action Menu

Hello everyone! We've just released a brand new version of VRChat!

This update includes Avatar Scaling, a highly requested feature that allows you to change the height of your avatar! You can use it to become tall, become tiny, or even match eye height with someone else to have a chat.

However, while we're excited to get this feature out there in the world, it's still under development. Expect improvements and fixes in the future!

Check out the patchnote video here:

https://youtu.be/6aZSCCnvGEA

Full patchnotes are available here: https://docs.vrchat.com/docs/latest-release

[h2]New Features[/h2]

- Avatar Scaling!! You can now adjust the height of your avatar in your Action menu, no extra avatar systems required!
- You can now change the size of your avatar in the Action Menu!
- Open your Action Menu, go to Expressions on the right, then Quick Actions. "Avatar Height" will let you change your avatar's scale if enabled in the world you're in.
- Click on someone and click "Match Eyeheight" and you'll match their height, making it a ton easier to chat with someone face-to-face!
- This is great for when you're trying to chat with a 8-foot tall robot and your neck hurts and you're just a little guy. You're just a silly little guy.
- Scaling is enabled by default in worlds and may be turned off by world authors either via Udon or a simple button press on the website.
- To turn off Avatar Scaling in your world easily, log into the VRChat website, go to the page for your uploaded World, edit the world, click the Avatar Scaling toggle, and save. Done!
- You can also disable or customize Avatar Scaling using Udon functions in your world! Doing it this way lets you customize the feature more, including changing the allowed scaling range.
- We've also added a bunch of Avatar Scaling parameters that let you do cool effects or change your avatar based on your current scale. Check those out here!
- As a result of these changes, avatar scaling prefabs (such as GoGoLoco) no longer work. This is an intentional change! Use the native scaling systems instead.
- Added search to Settings!
- Under the Settings tab in your Main Menu, you'll see a brand new text input field in the top right corner to find what you need faster.
- The first localization release is here!
- Our community-powered localizations of Korean, Spanish, French, and Italian are now Live with this update! The tooltips in our Quick and Main Menus will now appear in your selected language.
- You can select a different language in the Main Menu. It's a part of our new user flow now, too!
- Quick Menu now matches the Main Menu a lot better!
- The layout and design of the QM now matches the layout and design of the Main Menu.
- No more flipping between the two with one small bead of sweat dripping down your forehead, quietly cursing us under your breath. Well, more than usual.

VRChat 2023.2.3p2, build 1313, is now out on all platforms!

Check out the full patchnotes here:

⚠️ I got an error message when I tried to join my friend!
This is a non-network compatible patch. You will NOT be able to see your friends if you try to join them!

What is the "Game Server Mismatch" error?
It means the instance you're trying to join is on a different version than you are.

You are trying to join a instance which is not compatible with your current client, please update VRChat and try again.
The instance you're trying to join is on a newer version of VRChat. Go update VRChat and try again!

You are trying to join a instance which is not compatible with your current client. Please contact the instance owner and ask them to update their client.
The instance you're trying to join is on an old version of VRChat. You won't be able to join that instance!

Client Patch Notes
This update includes Custom Emoji for VRChat Plus subscribers! You can now upload and customize emoji of your own to throw!

To upload your own emoji images, you'll need to use a VRChat account and log into the website. You can create emoji there, or create emoji in VRChat using a brand new interface! Check out your Gallery in the Main Menu for more info.

Features
Custom Emoji for VRChat Plus subscribers!
VRC+ subscribers can now upload 5 custom emoji of your choice via the website or in-game
Create, edit, and animate them! Use images from your gallery, take a picture, or upload images from the website with a VRChat account
Animate your emoji with 12 brand-new animations in addition to any from our existing emoji for 27 total to choose from
We also added a bunch of new Accessibility focused emoji!

Fixes
If you are disconnected due to network issues, we'll now return you to your last instance instead of your home world more consistently, and we'll also pop up a disconnect message
Users no longer need the "Open Group Instance Permission" to open Group Plus and Group Public instances
Avatars now get cleared out of memory after 60 seconds of no one wearing them instead of 5 minutes
Launching VRChat from the website or using the launch option to go to a specific world or instance will no longer block you from receiving in-game notifications and social menu updates

Known Issues
The new "arrow" emoji in the Accessibility section rarely has its direction improperly synced. We think this happens on some avatars with odd armature setups, resulting in the arrow pointing too far up or down

FYI, this is a "patch" build, so there's no video patchnotes for this version. Next time!