Overview

• Heart Machine confirmed it is ceasing work on Early Access title Hyper Light Breaker and letting go of staff, without disclosing the number of layoffs.
• Following a mixed reception and modest player counts since its January 14 Early Access launch on Steam, the project will not progress to the originally envisioned 1.0 release.
• The company cited external pressures including changes in funding and corporate consolidation, and said it will continue making games with a smaller core team while supporting affected employees.
• A spokesperson said a final, more polished update is planned for January with no further 2025 updates before that, while details on online server continuity were not provided.
• This marks the studio’s second round of layoffs since November 2024, and its next game, Possessor(s), remains slated for a November 11 release on PS5 and PC, with outlets seeking clarity on any impact.