Suggestion: Allow Players to Earn Credits to Unlock VRC+ and Cosmetics

Dear VRChat Development Team,

My name is Notjere. While I haven’t played VRChat extensively myself, I’ve spent a lot of time watching videos, reading community discussions, and learning about the platform. I really admire what you’ve built—it’s a vibrant, creative space that brings people together in unique ways.

That said, I want to share some honest feedback about VRChat’s current monetization system. From what I’ve seen, many core or important features are locked behind paywalls, and Credits can only be bought with real money. This setup can make the experience feel less accessible and sometimes frustrating, especially for new or casual users.

I’d like to suggest considering a hybrid model where players can earn Credits through participation—such as completing challenges, attending events, or contributing content—and then use those Credits to unlock VRC+ or cosmetics. Of course, this earned path could be balanced by setting higher Credit costs than real-money purchases to keep revenue sustainable.

I truly believe this approach would:

  • Make VRChat feel fairer and more welcoming to a wider audience.
  • Encourage players to engage more deeply with the community.
  • Reward creators and active members who help make VRChat special.
  • Still allow VRChat to maintain a steady income from subscriptions and purchases.

I’m sharing this because I want VRChat to succeed and grow in a way that feels good for everyone. I hope you seriously consider this idea—it could make a meaningful difference for the community.

Thank you for your time and all the work you do!

Sincerely,
Notjere

This idea has been around for a while Give VRChat Credits with VRC+ | Voters | VRChat but I have a feeling VRC is waiting on things stabilizing more money wise before heavily considering the feature.