Hi team, I wanted to resurface the topic of native Linux support with a few updated points.
Many users, myself included, would fully switch to Linux if VRChat had proper native support. Currently, we rely on Proton, which introduces a range of issues:
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AVPro video often breaks or freezes without custom Proton patches (e.g., GE‑Proton‑RTSP).
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The in-game camera can’t be cleanly captured — no Spout, no OBS integration.
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SDK and Unity tools don’t run cleanly without Windows or Wine workarounds.
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Microphone routing and Discord integration are inconsistent or broken.
Linux has come a long way, and the ecosystem is ready:
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PipeWire is now standard across major distros, offering low-latency, high-quality audio and video streams.
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PipeWire could be used to expose the in-game camera to OBS, similar to how Spout works on Windows.
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AVPro could be supplemented (or eventually replaced) with FFmpeg or other cross-platform options.
There’s clear interest from the community. A lot of us are tied to Windows only because VRChat doesn’t support Linux natively.
If there’s any chance of revisiting Linux support — even in an experimental or limited form, it would go a long way. I think you’d see strong community engagement from developers and testers willing to help.
Thanks for your time. I’m happy to chat more about feasibility or testing if there’s interest.