Salmi Games Returns With New VR GAME Drifters! from CrossButton VR

Salmi Games Returns With New VR GAME Drifters!

1 hour 5 minutes Posted Jun 23, 2026 at 7:10 pm.

Introduction and guest introduction02:08 Announcing Drifters: The new space extraction shooter04:20 Reflections on the development and post-mortem of Sweet Surrender07:14 What makes Drifters unique in VR09:31 Inspiration behind creating an extraction shooter in VR11:29 Differences between Sweet Surrender and Drifters14:05 The importance of game content updates and longevity15:59 Art style choices and technical limitations18:44 Support for multiple platforms and future plans20:50 Lessons from past development and community engagement24:29 Art style consistency and technical decisions31:14 Platform support and upcoming releases35:07 The VR market's current state and industry challenges48:29 The potential impact of Steam VR Frame on the industry56:05 The importance of native VR development and community feedback57:55 Closing thoughts and future outlook

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In this episode, CBVR host GamesWithTea chats with Yacine Salmi, founder and CEO of Salmi Games, about the development of their brand new VR game Drifters: Blackout Crew as well as discussing Sweet Surrender. The chat leads into the challenges and opportunities in the VR industry, and explores the future of VR hardware and software.-Meta Quest Affiliate: 10% off all Quest Games Here - https://tinyurl.com/39mxmkcv - or use code CBVR on the Meta store for a discountAll links, including Discord: https://linktr.ee/crossbuttonvr-Chapters

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