VRChat was initially released in early access, allowing users to explore and socialize in user-created virtual worlds.
VRChat became available on Steam, significantly increasing its user base and accessibility.
VRChat introduced dynamic avatars which allowed for more expressive and interactive user representations.
The VRChat Software Development Kit (SDK) was released, enabling users to create custom avatars and worlds, greatly expanding content creation within the platform.
VRChat reached the milestone of having 1 million monthly active users, marking significant growth in its community.
VRChat saw a surge in user engagement and growth as physical social gatherings were restricted during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
VRChat added official support for Oculus Quest standalone VR, broadening accessibility to the platform beyond PC VR users.
The platform celebrated surpassing 10 million registered users, reflecting its expanding popularity.
VRChat introduced a subscription service called VRChat Plus offering perks and features for paying members.
A mysterious glitch causes the first merging of two avatars into an entirely new hybrid form, sparking fascination and fear among users.
Players discover The Nexus Hub, a central world where many users gather, trade, and socialize, becoming the heart of VRChat interaction.
Users organize the inaugural talent show showcasing creative performances, ranging from singing to intricate avatar dances.
A shadowy bug spreads through several worlds, causing avatars to intermittently become distorted and invisible, leading to widespread confusion.
A complex user-made world known as The Infinite Maze opens to the public, challenging players’ navigation skills and becoming a popular gathering spot.
In response to chaos and griefing, community-enforced moderators dubbed 'VRChat Police' begin patrolling popular worlds to maintain order.
Players uncover mysterious audio fragments named 'The Echoes' hidden within secret locations, sparking theories about VRChat's in-game lore.
A controversial experiment where select avatars are given limited self-awareness and interaction capabilities, altering social dynamics.
A server malfunction causes The Nexus Hub to collapse temporarily, diversifying where players congregate and reshaping social patterns.
A reputed user known only as The VRSeer appears, supposedly able to predict in-game events and uncover hidden secrets, becoming a folk hero.