VRChat is a social virtual reality platform where users interact as custom avatars in user-created 3D worlds, with support for both VR headsets and desktop access.

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  • VRChat lets users upload custom avatars and build interactive worlds, then meet and socialise within them in real time. It supports full-body tracking, expressive avatars and a large library of community-created spaces.
  • The platform is one of the most active examples of social virtual reality, with much of its content authored by users. Its avatar and world tooling is built on a mainstream game engine, and avatar portability is a recurring topic in its community.

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