Hyper Light Drifter dev is ending development on its open-world roguelike sequel and going through layoffs: "This was not our ideal path, but rather the only one available"

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Heart Machine - the indie outfit behind acclaimed retro adventure Hyper Light Drifter and the gravity-bending Solar Ash - is going through layoffs and wrapping up development on its roguelike sequel, Hyper Light Breaker.

A Heart Machine spokesperson confirmed the news in a statement given to gamedeveloper: "As we wrap up our work on Hyper Light Breaker, we've had to make the difficult decision to part ways with a number of talented team members. This was not our ideal path, but rather the only one available given the circumstances."