One year of working on my Virtual Reality game SAIL (Sail VR Dev Log)

One year ago I began working on Sail - an open world pirate game for virtual reality.
This is something that I've wanted to do since for a long time, and it has been a fulfilling experience so far. In this video I wanted to share the lessons that I've learned along the way and what I've learned about making a vr dream into a reality.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:30 Lesson 1
01:40 Lesson 2
03:25 Lesson 3
04:42 Lesson 4
05:29 Outro
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[@Sail_VR]

Where do you think Sail will be this time next year?

[@fettuccineplays]

Fully developed and top of the charts, 100%

[@PokEntertainment]

Thousands of players playing this game

[@An-Amazon-Adventure]

Please add a save button I got so far and when I left I was so disappointed

[@Sail_VR]

@@An-Amazon-Adventure What items were you hoping to save?

[@Sail_VR]

@CaptainFlamefart No need to beg :) I'm doing it anyway

[@howmanybabiesdidNestleKill]

I see SAIL content I click. I’m going to love following this game and playing every update, and I’ll make sure to purchase it asap when it is fully released.

[@Sail_VR]

That kind of support keeps me going! thank you!

[@SOULDEZIGNER]

@@Sail_VR We really do need more game devs, with your attitude. You are listening to the community's feedback (with a smile). SO AWESOME to see (these days) ❤❤❤ First and very necessary step, in the right direction bro. If all game developers followed your steps, we would be swimming in good quality games. Wishing you the best and looking forward to see more updates from your game❤

[@rinolopfritzc4998]

This game will definitely be #1 it’s such a great game so far

[@kidaries490]

Going to download this game right now. Seeing the dev actually cares about his game. And has the inspiration to continue improving it. This should be a great experience.

[@Sail_VR]

Thank you so much!!! What’s available right now is mostly a proof of concept but we’ve been working hard and almost have a beta build ready for people to try out

[@roqueiglesias8063]

love this !!

[@lukastrijewski1678]

Holy shit the skeleton chest made my heart drop

[@Sail_VR]

Hahaha it’s even worse in vr

[@lukastrijewski1678]

@@Sail_VR yay I know I plaid it in VR that lathing was what got me and I just thought why are the key 4 feet from the chest and when I locked up I was surrounded by all the skeletons and I coutent kill them

[@Sail_VR]

@@lukastrijewski1678 oooo dang. Ya combat is still super buggy. We're hoping to get that fixed soon

[@just-prime]

dude i remember how small this game was last time i checked on this channel now it’s so much better, i can’t wait to see how much it’ll grow

[@Sail_VR]

It’s only going to get better

[@Monkeeeeeeeeevr]

Bro Tysm for making This game becuse now im not going around the store to find a game all day long

[@misterteee9471]

Discovered you through shorts You seem passionate about this and willing to work the years to make a great pirate vr game You got my support and sub and i am looking forward to updates!

[@Sail_VR]

Welcome to the crew!!!!

[@aaroncriderphotography6924]

Love what your doing! Keep it up!!!! Sail all the way!

[@steviewaslick173]

this was i think the first video i saw of sail and im grateful for it go G

[@-DeathNinja]

I would love to see big monsters in the game that you can fight with the ships cannons because they seem pretty useless right now.

[@-DeathNinja]

Also I would love for this to turn into a sea of thieves but in vr that would be so fun.

[@Sail_VR]

That's in the plans :)

[@mrshockisme]

I’ve only had sail on my quest 2 for a couple of days and I’m absolutely loving it. Can’t wait for the final build!

[@danielanselmi258]

Keep the good work going bro! Cheers !!!

[@Sail_VR]

Thanks!!!

[@zeked.9435]

just got this last night after watching some videos on some less heard of games, after watching this i really can't wait to try it out, your ambition for this game makes me very excited for what's to come as i was a huge sea of thieves fan. Will be joining the discord as well, keep up that progress !

[@Sail_VR]

Thanks!!! Excited to have you as part of the community!!! Be sure to give any feedback or suggestions!

[@TemoanaD]

Those where the good old time... ahaha. Awesome !

[@Sail_VR]

hahaha I know an og crewman when I see one!

[@iljajekimov4997]

Hello Sir! Keep up great work!!!

[@Sail_VR]

Will do!

[@Malhaloc]

I really hope this game comes to fruition and becomes a big hit! Your passion for this seems way beyond what we see from typical game devs! I only just heard about this project, but I'm so on board for it!

[@Sail_VR]

Thank you!!! We’re going to make this thing epic!!!!!

[@MWVR-ys6rf]

I LOVE sail

[@bloomonkee6408]

I’ve played this and am excited for any future updates!

[@Sail_VR]

Some awesome stuff is on the way!!!

[@bloomonkee6408]

@@Sail_VR Nice!

[@bloomonkee6408]

@@Sail_VR Also i cant wait for the boss battles and Online multiplayer, It’ll be fun to fight a huge kraken with friends while singing sea shanties

[@TarotTherapist]

I came here to let you know that I love your game, even in its Alpha state. I really hope you continue to work on this. It has so much potential I can't wait to see and play it in its final form.

[@Sail_VR]

Thank you for letting me know! I am dedicated to getting the game out to the world. We’re pretty close to a major update so get excited!!!

[@fadekitkat2675]

I really want to see this game take off so much

[@Sail_VR]

Thanks!

[@LiliVR-lr3cn]

Now that I look at the first model and in 2024 is Cary

[@johnded100gang3]

im a huge fan of pirate games but this is next level even on its early stage. i had so much doing the treasure hunt,i hope we get a new update soon i honestly cant wait for new content💙🔥🔥

[@Sail_VR]

Thank you! We’ll try to keep content coming!

[@classified3794]

So excited for this game to improve and grow! I cannot wait for multiplayer and for some polishes.

[@Sail_VR]

Polishes are main priority and multiplayer is in the works!

[@classified3794]

@@Sail_VR nice

[@stinkytoes5374]

Once this game gets multiplayer it’s gonna blow up

[@Sail_VR]

I know right!

[@DRGASGaming]

Its crazy where you are now with the game it as been made into a great game and its only in beta! and its only to get better

[@PokEntertainment]

"cus.. why not?" XD. Amazing video already! I could learn from you quite alot. Unfortunately the video is watched that much. I bet this game is gonna be played alot if theres multiplayer

[@Sail_VR]

Glad you liked the vid. Ya things will really pick up with multiplayer!

[@Smokasaurus]

Multiplayer would be awesome.

[@Sail_VR]

Planned :)

[@nathanruehling4853]

I can’t wait for multiplayer and to play with my friends keep working hard!

[@Sail_VR]

Might be sooner than you think ;)

[@nathanruehling4853]

@@Sail_VR No way

[@kcm_lego]

@@Sail_VR It’s been a month is it out

[@samuelhelderman]

I don’t know how discord works. I feel left out. But I liked your game the one time I tried it. It was cool. I need to do it again!!

[@calebhermann7024]

My thought from be seconds ago was wouldn’t be cool if there was a vr game about sailing a pirate ship and there somehow is

[@Peanut_gamin]

Only legends remember g119

[@Sail_VR]

Only the real ones 🫵😎

[@616Caleb]

This game is awesome

[@Sail_VR]

Glad you like it!

[@616Caleb]

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[@Sail_VR]

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[@616Caleb]

Lol

[@cakeacooxd1384]

I’m going to create my own pirate themed game one day

[@dylanbtyson]

When you shoot the gun in Sail the grey smoke lowers the frames for a few seconds another thing is when using the map some of the text isn’t visible on some islands unless you have to keep moving further for it to appear

[@Sail_VR]

We're working on that! We're thinking we'll make a more realistic particle effect. So improvements are coming soon!

[@dylanbtyson]

@@Sail_VR alright cool!

[@Bootleg1089]

Ive been lurking around but i will always be in the game as a chest name lol

[@Sail_VR]

You’ll always be famous round these parts

[@matthewwhite4736]

Just downloaded sail it looks so fun

[@Sail_VR]

Let me know what you think!!!

[@Ocean.Spirit]

does it already have multiplayer? If so I'll get it!

[@Sail_VR]

@@Ocean.Spirit not yet but it's in the works

[@juice2942]

Love the game but we need more fixed mechanics and bug fixes if your driving the ship and turn the wheel too much one way your character starts drifting, im not sure if theres a way to save game yet, items seem to go missing if you drop em sometimes hiding inside of something and its kinda annoying having to pull out the inventory everytime you put sumn away would be easier if you could just put the objects over your shoulder👍🏼❤️

[@Sail_VR]

Ya we’re aware of these bugs. We are working on fixing them and making sure all the fundamentals are sound . Not a bad idea with the over the shoulder mechanic for storing stuff

[@TroutR3]

Idea for sail I think it would be so cool if there was glory kills and blood lots of blood and multiplayer

[@Sail_VR]

Uh… we’re trying to keep a T for teen rating so I don’t think blood will happen 😅

[@chrsfincher]

I have seen this in sidequest and I play sea of thieves and I can't wait to download this and play now that there's more to do. Always thought this would be either lots of fun or make ya very sick lol. Let's just pray the ocean is nice and flat and not that rocking nightmare from sea of thieves lol

[@Sail_VR]

Welcome to the crew! We are doing everything we can to keep the player from getting sick! If you ever do feel sick in game be sure let me know

[@RexReality]

Very cool dude! Any plans bringing it to PSVR in the future?

[@Sail_VR]

Play Station VR? Ya I'd *love* to. But it will probably have to be for their new VR headset coming for the PS5 which still isn't out so we'll see :)

[@whitebeard5521]

Just warning beware of duplication glitches just like the one in a township tale many had to quite

[@Sail_VR]

True true. Thanks for the heads up!

[@Zeuzify]

Now all you need is sea monsters and my nightmares will come true :)

[@Sail_VR]

I guess they forgot to mention nightmares come true too ;)

[@brendanreeves2874]

Are ships going to be buyable items with coins if so could you add man o wars?

[@Sail_VR]

Yup. You’ll be able to upgrade your ship soon enough!

[@LleytonM9410]

I was the 900th member

[@Sail_VR]

Let’s go!!!!!!

[@lukastrijewski1678]

3:38 no that's no pirate pack that's assassins creed black flag I know that's Hawana

[@jaxman3829]

You should add player customization

[@Sail_VR]

for sure!

[@StainVr]

Just downloaded the game I'll tell u what I think about it

[@Sail_VR]

Awesome. Best way would be to join the discord and ping me :)

[@MrHewes44]

I play this game and I love it but I play the free one and I don’t know how to get different boats and if you can’t get boats in the free one please add it

[@chaosbuilder1531]

Dude, im currently downloading it, and this seems like a dream of mine! Ive always wanted a vr game where i can sit with a crew in a ship saoling, having pirate wars. Cant wait for multiplayer! Oh and will it ever cost? If its above 30€, well then my broke ass will just have to move into the boat ඞ

[@Sail_VR]

Hahahaha we’re planning on making it super affordable probably 15$ USD at single player launch but come multiplayer we’ll bump it up to 20 - 25$ Also Welcome to the crew !!! Always Glad to have passionate vr pirates in the community!!!

[@chaosbuilder1531]

@@Sail_VR 👍

[@generalmcquack5523]

Can you plz add a boat unstuck feature because when I go to sell stuff my boat always gets stuck and I can't get it out

[@Sail_VR]

There is a feature. Check out the get your boat unstuck video on my channel. But we’re going redesign islands so you can’t get stuck

[@sonzu-officialmusicchannel640]

Hey man. Is the map supposed to move when you go off its edge? I saw a island in the distance and got lost off the map lol.

[@Sail_VR]

:) some things can only be found off the map

[@sonzu-officialmusicchannel640]

@@Sail_VR ah. Cool. Adds some mystery. Its a great game man. Not my place to tell you how to game dev but a few suggestions. 1 multiple pistol slots. So you can just quickdraw like blackbead. 2 some way to push the boat. Ive been marooned more then a few times. Lol. But thats just my opinions its seriously a great game and im super excited to see where it goes from here. Multiplayer is gonna be a great addition. Just out of curiosity how much contest is currently in the game. Ive visited all the islands on the map and ive not really found a use for any of the combat stuff. Is that coming later or is it there already and im just dumb lol.

[@Sail_VR]

Those are great suggestions! Currently there is only one spot where combat happens but there will be a lot more soon.

[@snippychicken2220]

first

[@Sail_VR]

well done captain chicken!

[@octopusgaming8509]

No looking at sail it is the best game ive ever played now all we need is a kraken boss 😂😂

[@red_blizzard69pp93]

Is the game going to remain free because i have had it since march and absolutely love it

[@Sail_VR]

Probably not. But I’m not going to make it super expensive either :)

[@red_blizzard69pp93]

@@Sail_VR ok when is the full release

[@Sail_VR]

Early 2022 hopefully

[@philltdp6603]

I know u probably hear this a lot, but I ask this because Sail is the closest game I have seen to be what I hope, and that is, will sail become what sea of thieves vr could become?

[@Sail_VR]

We’ll do our best ;) but remember it’s not SOT but we take a lot of inspo from

[@melikhugs3394]

100th comment and what’s the discord?

[@Sail_VR]

The link should be in my channels about section

[@Dragongirl-jv9bv]

Where can i get this amazing game o-o

[@Sail_VR]

App lab has our pre-alpha demo :)

[@NexxVortexx]

Can you pls update the game on oculus quest 1/2 because it is still the same as when it first ever came out

[@Sail_VR]

We are working on a bunch of updates and will enter the Beta phase here soon so that update will be very soon

[@LenardLarsson1422]

i have a question:are you ever going to release this game on pc? like in steam? cuz i WANT to play that game but my parents are definetly going to scream at me if i ask for them to buy me a LITERAL VR when i already have a freaking gaming pc

[@parkermottram1644]

I’ve had a bug where I can’t open the chest on the start island even with the key

[@Sail_VR]

Might be the wrong key. There are multiple chests and keys on the map at any given time

[@parkermottram1644]

@@Sail_VR it was the one from monolith and the chest on the spawn island

[@Zronzify]

Is this in app lab on oculus?

[@Sail_VR]

Yup

[@damunkmunkboi4866]

let us able to sell the skull or do u hane something in mined for it

[@Sail_VR]

You should be able to sell it with the latest update

[@kitterkatt]

pog

[@Sail_VR]

Captain Parrot!

[@stephenbrock8597]

Why you restart me

[@Sail_VR]

A pirates life for me 🏴‍☠️

[@merpfgalaxy4906]

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[@Sail_VR]

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