VRChat 2026.3.1 adds profile decorations

VRChat 2026.3.1 is live with the Bio and Nameplate update, Profile Decorations and accompanying bug fixes. The platform is also offering free profile decorations that users can claim after updating.

VRChat 2026.3.1: confirmed details

The release changes the identity layer players see before entering a world: biography information, nameplates and profile presentation. Decorations provide an additional visual element on the profile rather than altering an avatar model. VRChat links a complete patch-note page and video for the detailed fix list.

What changes for players

Profile tools matter in a social platform because they communicate context before a conversation begins. Nameplate and biography changes can improve recognition across busy instances, while decorations give users another layer of expression that does not require editing or uploading an avatar.

Timing and wider context

Version 2026.3.1 is already live, but individual platform rollout timing can differ. Free decorations may be tied to a claim window, so users should inspect the current profile interface rather than assume they are added automatically. Existing avatars and worlds remain separate from these account-level presentation tools.

The feature list and timing above reflect the developer’s announcement published on August 12, 2026. Future hotfixes can adjust balance or availability, so live values should be checked against the current client.

Source: official announcement. All release dates, named features and numerical values in this report come from that primary source; the analysis is our own.

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