# VRChat Release 2026.2.1 & Avatar Accessories are now Live!

- Product: VRChat (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/vrchat)
- Vendor: VRChat Inc.
- Date: 2026-04-28
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/438100/view/535507353628313093
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/vrchat/releases/2026-04-28-release-2026.2.1-avatar-accessories-are-now-live

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- **added** — Avatar Accessories feature
- **added** — Performance Gating feature

Release 2026.2.1 is now Live! Introducing Avatar Accessories, Performance Gating, and more! Read the [full patch notes here](https://docs.vrchat.com/docs/vrchat-202621).

Or, watch them below: