Heart Machine, the studio behind Hyper Light Drifter, has laid off nearly its entire staff after a publisher withdrew funding for an unannounced project. Founder Alx Preston described the closure as devastating but pledged support for affected employees and expressed hope for the studio's future.
Heart Machine, developer of Hyper Light Drifter and Solar Ash, has laid off nearly its entire staff after a publisher cancelled an unannounced title the studio was developing. Founder Alx Preston said the studio is uncertain about its future but will continue seeking a path forward.
Heart Machine, the studio behind acclaimed indie game Hyper Light Drifter, has laid off nearly all staff after a publisher cancelled funding for an unannounced project, leaving the studio's future uncertain. Studio head Alx Preston cited the failure of recent releases like Hyper Light Breaker and Possessor(s) to gain traction as contributing factors to the studio's financial crisis.