Hyper Light Breaker Winding Down Development Amid Studio Layoffs

Blair Marnell
10/9/2025

Earlier this year, developer Heart Machine released Hyper Light Breaker in early access after a nearly two-year delay. However, the game's development is winding down due to layoffs at Heart Machine.As reported by Game Developer, a spokesperson for Heart Machine said the layoffs "will include a conclusion on the project, [and] it reflects broader forces beyond our control, including shifts in funding, corporate consolidation and the uncertain environment many small studios like us are navigating today."A follow-up statement from Heart Machine indicated that it isn't completely abandoning Hyper Light Breaker, and there will be a more polished version of the game coming in January 2026 as at least one final update.Continue Reading at GameSpot...

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