Shocker: VRChat has launched paid subscriptions and the fans aren't happy

It’s really funny to think that some of the best VR headsets around were designed with the idea of being social devices. I mean, going outside is free and most of us can do it, yet that same crowd was supposed to hang out in VR instead of, like, a forest? 

Okay, Zuck. I’ll bite and I’ll ask: why? Most VR social hubs are barren in terms of things to do and people to meet, and then we have the moderation issues that numerous other people have already talked about at length online. In other words: at least forests smell nice and you may see a squirrel, and squirrels are cool! 

But then again, if all of that is fact and I have a point, why is VRChat thriving? This free to download social platform is one of the most used VR apps around. But a brand new announcement from the dev team may end up impacting the community in a negative way.

Because, really, who likes paywalls, right?



So, if you’ve never heard about VRChat before, it’s way more than just an app that you can use to chat in VR. You can create a custom avatar of yourself, play mini games, explore numerous realms and even get your creativity buzzing if you’re ripe for that.

All of that, for free. Sort of. Then we’ve got this paid subscription thing going on. What’s that about?

TL;DR: VRChat influencers will have a shot at becoming approved, after which they can start offering subscriptions. Players that join will be able to get exclusive content, including access to custom VIP rooms and new customization options.