Based on public Steam records, VRChat's last default-branch update was Oct 9, 2026. Our status only measures public Steam activity, not private development.

When was VRChat last updated on Steam?

The last update for VRChat on Steam (patch note or public build) was on Oct 9, 2026. The most recent developer announcement was posted on Oct 16, 2026.

How long has VRChat been in Early Access?

VRChat entered Steam Early Access on Feb 1, 2017 and has been in Early Access for 9 years 8 months (3549 days).

Will VRChat leave Early Access?

The developer (VRChat Inc.) hasn't announced a confirmed 1.0 graduation date via structured Steam store metadata. Check the latest community announcements below for roadmap milestones.

Steam AppID #438100·Developer: VRChat Inc.·Publisher: VRChat Inc.

Is VRChat Abandoned?

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ActiveActivity Score: 99 / 100

Last checked: Oct 23, 2026 (UTC)

Developer? Correct this page

Active — last game update shipped 13 days ago (Oct 9, 2026).

In Early Access

9 years 8 months

Since Feb 1, 2017

Current Players

50,921

Steam concurrent (no key)

Last Update

Oct 9, 2026

Patch or public build (lastShipAt)

Last developer post

Oct 16, 2026

Community announcement feed

Last Build Update

Oct 9, 2026

via steamcmd.net

Updates (Last 12m)

14 patches · 23 posts

Past 365 days

Steam Reviews

Mostly Positive (75%)

270,165 reviews

Why This Status? (Deterministic Signal Audit)

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Shipped a game update 11 days ago (Oct 9, 2026).Signal Date: 2026-10-09
Last developer announcement posted on Oct 16, 2026 (5 days ago).Signal Date: 2026-10-16

36-Month Update Cadence Timeline

Monthly shipped patches vs. developer community posts for VRChat (UTC)

Patches (6)Dev Posts (6)

Nov 23Nov 24Nov 25Oct 26

Recent Official Developer Announcements

Filtered strictly to official Steam Community Announcements (feed_type = 1), excluding third-party press articles.

Oct 16, 2026

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Spookality 2026 is Here!

Oct 7, 2026

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World Spotlight: Convention in the City

Oct 2, 2026Update / Changelog

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Release 2026.3.3 is now Live!

Sep 30, 2026

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World Spotlight: Just Can't Stop Uploading

Sep 24, 2026

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Cosmic Princess Kaguya! in VRChat

Sep 4, 2026

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Hatsune Miku Yozora Program

Sep 1, 2026Update / Changelog

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Release 2026.3.2 is now Live!

Aug 20, 2026

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Party with us for Moonchaser and Earn In-Game Rewards!

Aug 12, 2026Update / Changelog

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Release 2026.3.1 is now Live!

Release 2026.3.1 is now Live! This brings the Bio & Nameplate update, Profile Decorations, and bug fixes live! Read the full patch notes here. Don't forget to claim your free Profile Decorations! :3Or, watch the patch notes below:

Jul 3, 2026Update / Changelog

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Shop Update: Tanabata 2026 Bundle Available until Sept 4!

Enjoy the Hoshimatsuri bundle for Tanabata 2026, now available until Sept 4! Watch the video here: Also, VRC+ users, check the Shop for this month's drop! Now available until July 30!

Is VRChat still being developed?

VRChat’s last public Steam update was Oct 9, 2026. The developer’s latest Steam post was on Oct 16, 2026 (announcement). To judge for yourself, see How to tell if an Early Access game is abandoned.

Frequently Asked Questions About VRChat

Is VRChat abandoned?: Based on public Steam records, VRChat's last default-branch update was Oct 9, 2026. Our status only measures public Steam activity, not private development.
When was VRChat last updated on Steam?: The last update for VRChat on Steam (patch note or public build) was on Oct 9, 2026. The most recent developer announcement was posted on Oct 16, 2026.
How long has VRChat been in Early Access?: VRChat entered Steam Early Access on Feb 1, 2017 and has been in Early Access for 9 years 8 months (3549 days).
Will VRChat leave Early Access?: The developer (VRChat Inc.) hasn't announced a confirmed 1.0 graduation date via structured Steam store metadata. Check the latest community announcements below for roadmap milestones.