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Hyper Light Breaker Details Major 'Buried Below' Update Launching April 29

The update introduces a complete run structure overhaul, new content, and onboarding improvements in response to player feedback.

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Overview

  • The 'Buried Below' update redefines Hyper Light Breaker's run structure, shifting to single-life runs that reset inventory and world progress upon death.
  • Players can now extract from any shrine without battling enemies, streamlining progression and addressing difficulty concerns.
  • New content includes a Breaker named Rondo, dragon queen boss Maw, two melee weapons, cave environments, and updated SyCom gadgets.
  • A mandatory tutorial will guide new and returning players through the game's mechanics, addressing onboarding challenges from launch.
  • SyComs have been reworked into a class-like system with redesigned customization, alongside streamlined vendors and inventory management.