The virtual reality platform VRChat has stepped into the new year with yet another leap in growth. As of January 1, 2026, it reached an all-time high, exceeding 70,000 Concurrent Players.

VRChat has been on an upward trajectory since its inception, having already hit a previous peak of over 60,000 players back in 2025. The general Concurrent Players count has been creeping up throughout the year, culminating in a record-breaking 73,791 to ring in the new year. It seems that gathering in VRChat to celebrate the first day of the year has become something of a festive tradition for the community.

VRChat has spent the last year consistently patching things up, focusing on quality-of-life tweaks and general optimisation. They’ve added a shop for avatars, emotes, and portals, and even introduced a camera drone for those keen on capturing the action. More importantly, the launch of a mobile version back in October widened the net significantly, likely feeding new blood into the PC player base. On top of that, the Steam version received a boost in audio fidelity with the addition of Steam Audio support in early December.

While many games see a fleeting spike of interest at launch, VRChat is bucking the trend as it enters its ninth year with momentum to spare. If this steady climb continues, we could very well see it cementing a spot within the top 20 for daily peak Concurrent Players on a consistent basis.