Hyper Light Drifter is one of the most successful indie adventures of the last few years, and now developer Heart Machine is returning with Hyper Light Breaker, a new game set in the same “Hyper Light” universe, without being a direct sequel. Breaker will be a full 3D open-world game and introduce a variety of new features and mechanics, including roguelite elements, online co-op, and the ability to build up a settlement populated with NPCs. You can check out a quick teaser trailer for Hyper Light Breaker, below.
Heart Machine’s most recent game was last year’s Solar Ash, which I found to be a solid, if somewhat underbaked experience in my full review. It definitely seems like Hyper Light Breaker is as much a successor to Solar Ash as it is to Hyper Light Drifter. Need to know more? Here’s the game’s official description…
Hyper Light Breaker busts onto PC sometime in 2023.
A Brand New 3d World to Explore
- A world in disarray, with mysteries to solve, vicious enemies to fight, and fully 3D environments to explore
- A vast, ever-changing world awaits with massive, open biomes and deep labyrinths
- Use your wall-dashing, hoverboard, glider and more for incredible freedom across landscapes
Leak the Breakers
- Play single player or lead your team of Breakers through the Overgrowth in online co-operative play
- Face hordes of enemies and gigantic bosses in frenetic third-person combat
Explore, Collect, and Destroy
- Discover and unlock a wide arsenal of weapons and items to create the perfect build for every run
- Learn more about the Overgrowth and the storylines hidden within with each death and attempt
Help The Settlement
- Help the settlement flourish over the course of your journey. Your accomplishments will introduce new colorful characters and permanent upgrades to the hub
- Visit settlers between each run and discover their unique, evolving stories
