Instead, open up Unity and start a new project.
Note that this requires creating a new VRChat account (instead of using your linked Steam account) if you've been logging into the game through Steam.ĭon't do anything with the SDK file yet.
Just choose the download assistant link at the top of the list for your specific OS, as that will guide you through downloading the right files you need for Unity.īesides Unity, you also have to download the SDK from the VRChat website. We're about to go through a crash course in model creation, and before you can get started building your virtual self, you need to download Unity (yep, that big game development tool everybody uses). Getting Started Creating Custom VRChat Avatars
While there are some basic starting avatars to pick to represent yourself - ranging from chibi anime girls to skeleton warriors to hulking robots - the real draw to VRChat is the ability to create your own custom avatar.Īlthough the process is complex and requires a little 3D modeling skill, just about anyone can get their own custom avatars built and uploaded to the game in an afternoon following the guide below. But to do all of that, you're going to need a face.