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Tuatara @tuataragames.com · 21h

You can easily set up a custom decal UV system using the WorldPositionBehindTranslucency node. Works great on both meshes and particle sprites! #UnrealEngine #VFX #GameDev #RealtimeVFX #UE5

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Tuatara @tuataragames.com · 2d

Keeping your effects modular makes it easier to add randomness, iterate faster, and enhance visual variety. Our Meteor effects for #Godfall use this approach, saving production time and ensuring every effect feels unique #realtimevfx #vfx #gamedev

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Tuatara @tuataragames.com · 7d

Here's the breakdown of how we achieve a cost-effective pixelated look for our bosses in Let Them Come: Onslaught #gamedev #VFX #pixelart #indiegames #indiedev

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Tuatara @tuataragames.com · 9d

Here's a look at some of the effects we had the pleasure of working on for chapter 5 of #Fortnite Credit goes to Epic for their leadership and creative direction! #realtimevfx #VFX

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Tuatara @tuataragames.com · 14d

By baking data directly into a texture, through different channels, you can drive position, scale, and rotation of other elements, unlocking flexible, procedural control for unique effects with optimized performance #UnrealEngine #GameDev #VFX #RealtimeVFX

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Tuatara @tuataragames.com · 16d

We’re heading to the Vancouver Game Garden event!
Find us at Booth 14 to play the latest Let Them Come: Onslaught demo at the Roundhouse Community Centre, Sept 27–28, 11AM–5PM
There might be exclusive goodies waiting 👀...
#LTCO #indiegames #vancgamegarden

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Tuatara @tuataragames.com · 21d

Terrain Scan Shader can adapt to any sphere mesh using object position + radius, making it a seamless scan overlay across scene objects #gamedev #VFX #realtimeVFX #UnrealEngine

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Tuatara @tuataragames.com · 23d

Supercharged and set to fire ⚡
In collaboration with Riot Games on #Valorant, we brought the stinger’s VFX to life for The Overdrive Collection #ValorantArt #realtimevfx #VFX

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Tuatara @tuataragames.com · 28d

In Let Them Come: Onslaught, enemies don’t just vanish, they reposition, keeping the pressure on. Today’s devlog breaks down how we handle spawning, visibility, and performance.
Play the Demo and Wishlist now: bit.ly/LTCOnslaught
#gamedev #indiedev #UnrealEngine

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Tuatara @tuataragames.com · 29d

Let Them Come: Onslaught demo is now live on PlayStation & Xbox!
Play the demo today and wishlist us!

🔵 PlayStation: store.playstation.com/en-us/produc...

🟢 Xbox: www.xbox.com/en-us/games/...

#gamedev #indiegames

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Tuatara @tuataragames.com · Sep 9

A look at the Greatsword gameplay effects we crafted with Counterplay Games for #Godfall
#realtimevfx #vfx #gamedev #unrealengine

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Tuatara @tuataragames.com · Sep 4

In Let Them Come: Onslaught, swarms of aliens flood the screen without tanking performance. We built a custom hex grid + Boid system so enemies move fast, avoid overlap, and surround the player

Wishlist and play the demo now: store.steampowered.com/app/2575650/...

#gamedev #UnrealEngine

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Tuatara @tuataragames.com · Sep 2

We've had the amazing opportunity to help craft the VFX for the Night Game cosmetic bundle in Fortnite. Credit to Epic for their leadership and creative direction! #Fortnite #VFX #realtimevfx

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Tuatara @tuataragames.com · Aug 28

Here is how to create this Wave UV distortion effect with dynamic parameters to control frequency, amplitude and speed on each axis #realtimeVFX #UnrealEngine #gamedev #VFX

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Tuatara @tuataragames.com · Aug 26

Our 2025 Sizzle Reel is live! Showcasing Real-time VFX, Cinematics, and personal work from our artists. Big thanks to our talented artists and clients who made these past years of collaboration possible.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgtx...
#gamedev #realtimevfx #vfx

Tuatara Sizzle Reel 2025

YouTube video by Tuatara

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Tuatara @tuataragames.com · Aug 21

Distorting UVs can be a great way to add variation and achieve certain effects. For example, this shader pushes and pulls the UVs for a bulging or pinching effect. A quick way to add depth to panning textures #gamedev #realtimeVFX #UnrealEngine #indiegames #VFX

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Tuatara @tuataragames.com · Aug 19

🚨 Incoming Transmission… 🚨

Survivors, Let Them Come: Onslaught demo 3 is live!
Had the chance to try it out? be sure to leave us a review, See you on the Crash Site!
👾Jump in now and wishlist: bit.ly/LTCODemo3
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegames

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Tuatara @tuataragames.com · Aug 14

Can you outlast the onslaught? 👽

Let Them Come: Onslaught Demo 3 is now live! Features improvements, visual upgrades, and quality-of-life changes to make your fight against the alien horde even better.

Play the demo and Wishlist: bit.ly/LTCOnslaught
#gamedev #indiegames

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Digital Bandidos @digitalbandidos.bsky.social · Aug 14

The alien apocalypse just got an upgrade! Play the free demo of Let Them Come: Onslaught now on Steam — coming soon to PS5, PS4, and Xbox Series X|S.

🎮 Play the demo here: store.steampowered.com/app/2575650/...
🛒 Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2050800/...

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Let Them Come: Onslaught – Official Demo Trailer | Bullet Heaven Sci-Fi Roguelite

YouTube video by Digital Bandidos

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Tuatara @tuataragames.com · Aug 12

Stone Sorceress Medusa 👁 👁
We had a great time crafting the many effects for The Serpentstone Set in #Fortnite Big thanks to Epic for their vision and creative direction! #realtimevfx #VFX

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Tuatara @tuataragames.com · Aug 7

We're excited to announce that we will be attending XDS Summit 2025!
Catch us in Vancouver from September 2–5 and find our profile on XDS Spark: bit.ly/TuataraXDS
Let's connect! #XDS2025 #GameDev

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Tuatara @tuataragames.com · Aug 5

We’ve joined the XDS Spark platform!
You can now find our company profile and learn more about our projects and services over at: bit.ly/TuataraXDS
Stay tuned more announcements coming soon!
#XDS2025 #GameDev #VFX

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Tuatara @tuataragames.com · Jul 31

A handy way to cheaply fake lighting on particles in UE5: Use a sphere mask in world space. Add a Vector3 to the Object Position node to offset it wherever you need #gamedev #VFX #realtimeVFX #UnrealEngine #UnrealEngine5

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Tuatara @tuataragames.com · Jul 29

Check out some of the environment effects we’ve developed in collaboration with Counterplay Games for #Godfall #realtimevfx #vfx #gamedev #unrealengine

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Tuatara @tuataragames.com · Jul 24

Here’s a first look at the Drone Strike 👾 one of many weapons in Let Them Come: Onslaught. Our biggest content drop yet lands with the upcoming third demo, don’t miss it!
Play the current demo & wishlist here: bit.ly/LTCOnslaught
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegames

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