In the social VR platform “VRChat,” creators are constantly releasing worlds across a wide range of genres. Among these, sports-themed worlds remain particularly popular.
VR sports have been gradually gaining popularity since around 2020, with a variety of content emerging ranging from light fitness to full-fledged exercise. In response to this, many exercise-oriented worlds have also been created in “VRChat.”
This time, we’ve picked out some of the most talked-about exercise-themed worlds in VRChat. Together with Yuriika from the Mogura editorial team, we’ll introduce four worlds that you’ll want to play during this Golden Week holiday.
Cyber Fencing
(My opponent is Yuriika from the editorial department.)
This is a world where you can enjoy authentic 1v1 fencing in VR. The rules are simple: face your opponent and fight, and the first player to reach a predetermined score (which can be changed in the settings) wins. The key to victory is the ability to read your opponent’s sword movements and to take precise steps to dodge attacks. As the name “Cyber” suggests, it also features futuristic effects scattered throughout, such as the trajectory of the swords.
There are no restrictions on avatars during matches, but if you want to fight fairly, you can change into the special fencer outfit that the author is wearing in the image via the panel in the world.
While you can use the joystick for movement, I personally feel that actually moving your body to fight makes for a more authentic and enjoyable match. The feeling of satisfaction when you successfully execute your footwork and exploit an opening is exceptional. It’s a good idea to clear as much “space” on the floor as possible before entering a world.
Click here to access “Cyber Fencing”
Basketball Gym ［Beta］
This is a school gymnasium-style world where you can enjoy playing basketball. You can gather with other players for matches, or practice shooting by yourself. The ball’s behavior has been adjusted for easy play in VRChat, and it is set to automatically “stick” to the player’s hand within a certain range.
For example, when you dribble, the ball basically comes back towards your palm. At the time of writing, it only supports one-handed throwing, but you can also shoot by pulling the trigger while throwing.
In this world, I practiced shooting by myself, but even so, I was able to experience a sense of realism and nostalgia that reminded me of physical education classes from my childhood. If you’re interested in trying out for a real game, you might want to check out the basketball gatherings hosted by Mato Ota, the creator of this world.
Click here for directions to “Basketball Gym [Beta]”
WBD VRC Baseball (Baseball)
For those who love baseball and batting cages, we recommend “WBD VRC Baseball.” This time, we’ll introduce the practice center located within the game world. It’s accessible by activating a portal on the field. Here, you can hone your batting skills by facing pitches thrown by NPCs.
You basically swing the bat with one hand (the hand holding the bat) to hit the incoming ball. One of the great things about this world is that it has NPCs that act like pitching machines. You can hone your batting skills by facing pitches thrown by the NPCs.
The feeling of swinging is fairly close to reality, but the difference between your avatar’s height and your real height surprisingly affects your success or failure. Even if you swing the bat with the feeling that you’re going to hit it, the height difference can cause you to miss the incoming ball. Until you get used to it, it seems easier to play if you set up the camera as shown in the image, making it look like a baseball game on a home console.
Click here to access “WBD VRC Baseball (Baseball)”
VRC BOXING ［JP ⁄ EN ⁄ KR］
“VRC BOXING” lets you enjoy thrilling boxing matches, from one-on-one to large group battles. This world is a long-established one, having been released in 2022, and the official community, VRC BOXING OFFICIAL, is still actively operating there.
The entrance to the world is a lobby, and proceeding from there leads to the area with the ring. Pressing a button next to the ring starts the match, and you win by knocking out or technically knocking out your opponent within the time limit.
In this world, you need to constantly keep an eye on your opponent and move throughout the time limit, so even playing casually provides a considerable workout. By the time the match ended, both I and Yuriika were completely exhausted. If you’re looking for a fitness workout that uses up a lot of energy, “VRC BOXING” is perfect for you.
Click here to access “VRC BOXING”
In addition to the worlds introduced here, many other sports-themed worlds are also available on VRChat. It would be fun to play around with the worlds introduced here and then search for a world that better suits your preferences. Why not work up a sweat in VR during Golden Week 2026?