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JOIN THE GREAT ESCAPE

Onboarding Mission Briefing

Phase 01: Setup Guide

01

Steam Check

Most users already have Steam. If you don't, it's the gateway to VRChat. Create an account and install the client to begin.

Get Steam
02

Create VRChat Account

Crucial: Create a native VRChat account first. This ensures you can join groups, save favorites, and use the full range of HEIST features.

Register Account
03

Install VRChat

Download VRChat for free via Steam. Once installed, log in using your new VRChat account credentials.

Install VRChat
04

Join HEIST Group

Join our official VRChat group. This is how you'll find our private event instances and get notifications when we go live.

Join Group

Phase 02: Joining the Event

05

Open your Menu

Press Escape (Desktop) or the menu button on your VR controller to bring up the Quick Menu.

06

Navigate to Groups

Select the 'Groups' icon on the sidebar navigation to see your active community groups.

07

Check Group Activity

Select the HEIST group and check the 'Group Activity' section for any active instances.

08

Join Instance

If an event is live, you will see a 'Join' button. Click it to fly into the cargo plane.

Live Support

Problems joining? Ping us in the Discord #intercom channel.

Recommended Performance Optimization

STAY FLUID IN THE FOG

  • 1.

    Limit Avatar Size: Set 'Maximum Avatar Download Size' to 50MB in your VRChat settings.

  • 2.

    Avatar Hiding: Use 'Avatar Hiding by Distance' to maintain high FPS in crowded instances.

  • 3.

    Safety Settings: Set your safety level to 'Normal' to hide complex shaders from non-friends.