Backlash prompts speedy response from developer, doubling down on its decision.

The mod ban accompanies the integration of Easy Anti-Cheat in an attempt to combat “malicious modded clients”.

Unsurprisingly, many players have been vocal about their worries and disappointment in the mod ban.

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Many are sceptical about the effectiveness of Easy Anti-Cheat.

Players took to the official feedback board onCannyand VRChat’s official Discord server to make their voices heard.

On Canny, posts on Easy Anti-Cheat and the knock-on effect for accessibility mods quickly began to trend.

Screenshot from VRChat Discord server.

It also confirmed it did “not have plans or intent to revert or roll it back”.

This has justifiably further frustrated the VRChat community, who say they feel they are being ignored.

Players who rely on accessibility mods for VRChat have said this isn’t satisfactory.

VRChat review bombing on Steam.

Disabled players are feeling the brunt of this update the most.

There are no interactions with staff on Canny and speaking out on Discord has resulted in some receiving bans.

For most VRChat players, this update provides no useful features.

The update to VRChat’s blog post announcing the Easy Anti-Cheat update.

VRChat is notorious amongst its playerbase for its slow implementation of user-requested features.