VRChat avatar or outfit turned pink (magenta) in Unity - pink materials fix
Quick fix
- Check the "requirements" section of the avatar or outfit readme (from Booth, Gumroad, Jinxxy, etc.)
- Install the shader it lists
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What you see on screen:
(No error message - the model just shows up pink)
What it means
When the shader a material uses isn't in the project, Unity draws it pink.
Common causes
- A shader such as lilToon or Poiyomi is not installed
- The shader is installed, but the material lost its link to it
How to fix it
- Check the "requirements" section of the avatar or outfit readme (from Booth, Gumroad, Jinxxy, etc.)
- Install the shader it lists
- If it's installed and still pink, select the material and choose the shader again
Before you change anything, make a full copy of your project folder so you can go back.
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