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# VRChat 2022.4.2
Release - 7 December 2022 - Build 1274
One of the most anticipated VRChat features is now available: **Groups!**
Not sure what Groups is? In short, Groups is a new system that will make it easier for everyone to find the coolest communities and creations VRChat has to offer.
They’re such a big feature for VRChat that we’ve gone ahead and dedicated a new Developer Update Video to them! Check it out:
If you're more of a words-person, check out our [blog post](https://hello.vrchat.com/blog/vrchat-groups) on Groups!
# Client
## Features
* Introduced stage one of the **VRChat Groups** rollout!
* See our [YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6c_kDRJG2A) for more details and a quick introduction
* As mentioned in the [blog post](https://hello.vrchat.com/blog/vrchat-groups), this is the first stage. It includes the most important and foundational features for Groups to function
* VRChat Plus is required to create a group, but not required to join one. To create a group, you'll need to do so through the VRChat website (for now!)
* You can now toggle output logging on and off! Find the option to do so in the Quick Menu under the debugging section
* Turning off logging can improve performance, but if you encounter issues, you won't be able to refer to your output log for more information
* You can find logs on Quest in the root folder under Logs
* Quest will always default to having logging disabled on startup for performance reasons
## Improvements
* Improved initial loading times on Quest
* Added a shield level quick-switching modal to the Quick Menu
* Improved memory usage for Udon-heavy worlds
## Performance
* Moving your mouse over UI elements should be much faster
## Fixes
* Fixed worlds having broken legacy shaders
* Fixed worlds with empty UdonBehaviours failing to load
* Fixed some ordering issues with Udon events on world load (introduced in 1261)
* Fixed positioning for local player's mirror nameplate and chat bubble
* Fixed nameplates moving while players are in AFK animation
* Fixed odd IK behavior with SDK2 avatars
* Fixed some UI issues when changing the aspect ratio
* Various fixes to logging out and back in as a different user
* Fixed menu gesture with hand-tracking on Quest firmware v47
* Fixed some issues related to switching accounts
* Fixed VRCat disappearing when switching hands on QM
* VRCat's earmuffs have been found and attached a little more tightly this time!
## Other Changes
* Disabled AVPro in Proton again due to audio issues, added back `--enable-avpro-in-proton` launch option to override for debugging (or if you don't mind the audio issues)
* Safety, security, and stability changes
## Known Issues
* **Release blocker:** Another user joining your instance can cause the "Person has joined your instance" notification to persist
* This is the lone issue holding this back from being a release candidate
* We are currently investigating
* If you can reliably reproduce this issue with exact steps 100% of the time, please post to our feedback boards:
# Changes since Beta
## Groups
### Features
* **You are now able to set the visibility of a Public Group in your profile!**
* You can choose between Visible, Friends Only, and Hidden
* **Visible**: Anyone can see that you're a member of the public group in your user profile
* **Friends Only**: Only your friends can see that you're a member of that group
* **Hidden**: The group won't be visible in your profile to anyone, except yourself and other members of that group
* Added the ability to report Groups
* Click "Report Group" in the top right of the Group profile to report a group
* You can select the category of report to submit
* You can also provide custom text to add more details
* If urgent assistance is required, please use [our Moderation ticket system](https://vrch.at/moderation)
### Improvements
* Added ability to invite users to groups from quick menu or profile page
* Added scroll bars to the "About This Group" and "Rules" panels
* You can now expand group announcement images
* When Streamer Mode is active, group notification popups in the HUD and Quick Menu are suppressed
* Fixed viewing profile of user requesting to join group from notification
* Fixed not being able to accept group instance invite requests
* Fixed the ability to set group visibility as a member (and also added that cool feature up there)
* Fixed long group rules overflowing on "Join Group" dialog
* Fixed icon for group notifications
### Fixes
* Fixed voice visual effect on nameplate as well as some visual issues with groups-enabled nameplates
* Fixed viewing profile of user requesting to join group from notification
* Fixed not being able to accept group instance invite requests
* Fixed the ability to set group visibility as a member (and also added that cool feature up there)
* Fixed long group rules overflowing on "Join Group" dialog
* Fixed icon for group notifications
## General Fixes and Improvements
* Fixed mouse cursor not appearing in login menu
* Fixed "Favorite" button for avatars sometimes not working