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VRChat Launch Options (Updated 2025)

By S h i r o ツ

In VRChat, launch options can be used to customize how the game starts up. These options are added to the game's shortcut or through the Steam client. Here are some common launch options you might use for VRCha

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Adding Launch Options in Steam:

Common VRChat Launch Options:

Additional VRChat Launch Options:

Advanced/Experimental Options:

Example Combinations:

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Adding Launch Options in Steam:

VRChat's Steam launch options can be customized to optimize performance, enable debugging, or modify how the game runs. However, the specific launch options and their functionality may change over time as the game is updated. Below is a general list of commonly used launch options for VRChat on Steam, but I recommend checking the official VRChat documentation for the most up-to-date information.

Open Steam and go to your Library.
Right-click on VRChat and select Properties.
In the General tab, find the Launch Options field.
Enter the desired launch options.

Common VRChat Launch Options:

Commands

Description

-no-vr

Forces VRChat to launch in desktop mode, even if a VR headset is connected.

-fpfc

Enables "First Person Flying Camera" mode, which allows you to move the camera freely using your mouse and keyboard.

-adapter N

Forces the game to use a specific GPU (where N is the index of the GPU). Useful for systems with multiple GPUs.

-screen-width & -screen-height

Sets the resolution of the game window (e.g., -screen-width 1920 -screen-height 1080).

-popupwindow

Runs the game in a borderless window.

-windowed

Forces the game to start in windowed mode.

-nographics

Disables rendering (useful for running the game in the background without visuals).

-vrmode <mode>

Forces a specific VR mode (e.g., openvr, oculus, none).

Additional VRChat Launch Options:

Launch Option

Description

-safe

Launch VRChat in Safe Mode (bypasses any custom settings or configurations)

-log

Enable logging output (useful for debugging)

-nosplash

Skip the VRChat splash screen when launching

-noaudio

Disable audio in VRChat (helpful for troubleshooting)

-windowed

Force VRChat to run in windowed mode

-fullscreen

Force VRChat to run in fullscreen mode

-h

Show a list of available launch options

-force-vulkan

Force VRChat to use Vulkan as the graphics API (instead of DirectX)

-force-opengl

Force VRChat to use OpenGL as the graphics AP

-force-d3d11

Force VRChat to use DirectX 11 (older versions use DirectX 9 by default)

-vr

Launch VRChat in VR mode (if a VR headset is connected)

-novr

Launch VRChat in desktop mode, even if a VR headset is connected

-autologin

Skip the login screen and automatically log in (requires Steam login)

-dev

Enable developer mode (for testing and debugging)

-fps <number>

Set the maximum FPS (frames per second) limit

-noanimations

Disable animations in VRChat

-disable-telemetry

Disable VRChat telemetry (sends data to VRChat servers)

-enable-dedicated-server

Launch VRChat as a dedicated server (for hosting custom worlds)

-trusted

Launch in Trusted Mode (for avoiding issues with potentially untrusted worlds)

-debug

Enable debug mode for VRChat

-vrmode

Force VRChat to launch in VR mode (can be useful for testing)

Advanced/Experimental Options:

Launch Option

Description

-enable-sdk-log-levels

Enables detailed SDK logging for modders or developers.

-enable-fps-counter:

Displays an FPS counter in the corner of the screen.

-enable-profile-counters

Enables performance profiling counters (useful for debugging).

-enable-crash-dumps

Enables crash dump generation for troubleshooting.

Example Combinations:

Performance Boost (Desktop Mode):

-no-vr -disable-gpu-skinning -disable-physics -disable-post-processing -disable-anti-aliasing -popupwindow

VR Mode with Debugging:

-vrmode openvr -enable-debug-gui -logfile vrchat_log.txt

Offline Mode (No Networking):

-disable-networking -no-vr

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Notes:

Some options may not work as intended or could cause instability, so use them with caution.
Always back up your settings or configurations before experimenting with advanced options.
If you're unsure about an option, you can search online for more details or ask the VRChat community.