Installation Guide for VRChat on Linux

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Features of Linux version on various OS

Before diving into the step-by-step guide, it's essential to understand the notable features of the Linux VRChat version for Ubuntu, Fedora, and other distributions. Please note that overall performance may vary depending on the distribution and system settings.

  • Compatibility with popular distributions such as VR Chat for Ubuntu, Fedora, Mint, and more.
  • Smooth graphics, sound, and gameplay experience compared to other platforms.
  • Wide variety of content and avatars for Linux users to enjoy.
  • Active community and regular updates ensure optimum performance.

Step-by-step guide on how to install and play VRChat

Step 1: Installing Wine

As there is no native VRChat for Linux download package available, you'll need to install and use Wine, a compatibility layer for running Windows applications.

  1. Open Terminal.
  2. Update your VRchat package list by running "sudo apt update" (for Debian-based distributions) or "sudo dnf update" (for Fedora).
  3. Install Wine with "sudo apt install wine" (for Debian-based distributions) or "sudo dnf install wine" (for Fedora).

Step 2: Installing VRChat

Next, we'll focus on the process of installing VRChat on Linux using Wine.

  1. Download the Windows VRChat installer from the our fansite or official website.
  2. Navigate to the location where you downloaded the installer, right-click on the file.
  3. Follow the installation instructions as if you were on a Windows system.
  4. Once the installation is complete, you can locate the "VRChat.exe" file in the installation directory, right-click it, and select "Open With Wine Windows Program Loader" to start the game.

System Requirements for VRChat on Linux

Below is a table featuring the minimum and recommended system requirements to ensure smooth performance while playing download VRChat for Linux.

System Requirements Minimum Recommended
Operating System Ubuntu 18.04, Fedora 30 or equivalent Ubuntu 20.04, Fedora 34 or equivalent
Processor Intel Core i5-4590/AMD FX 8350 or equivalent Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 5 equivalent or better
Memory 4 GB RAM 8 GB RAM or more
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 290 or equivalent NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, AMD Radeon RX Vega

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