Heart Machine Ends Development and Lays Off Staff on Hyper Light Breaker

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Heart Machine is ending development on Hyper Light Breaker, the follow-up to Hyper Light Drifter, and has laid off staff due to funding and industry challenges. The game will not reach full release, but the studio plans to release a polished version in January 2025 and continue making other games like Possessor(s).
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