VRChat Update 2026.2.3 Adds Desktop Third-Person View

By Sakib Khandokar, Lead Analyst Published Aug 12, 2026, 11:03 PM UTC 1 min read

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VRChat Update 2026.2.3 Adds Desktop Third-Person View

VRChat update 2026.2.3 is live now across supported platforms, introducing a free Desktop Third-Person view alongside adjustments to companions. Players can jump in right away to experience the new perspective additions.

Quick Facts

Patch Version: Release 2026.2.3 (Live as of June 22, 2026)
Key Additions: Free Desktop Third-Person view and companion changes
Seasonal Content: Hoshimatsuri bundle for Tanabata 2026 available until September 4, 2026
Subscriber Perk: VRC+ users can access a new monthly drop in the Shop

Tanabata 2026 Bundle and VRC+ Shop Drop

Alongside the regular update, seasonal items are rolling out. The Hoshimatsuri bundle celebrating Tanabata 2026 is currently purchase-ready in the shop and remains available through September 4, 2026. Meanwhile, VRC+ subscribers have a separate monthly drop waiting for them in the in-game shop.