2025-04-30 14:11 UTC · Community Announcements · yiyi.z
SyComs, or “Synthesizing Computers”, are robot companions that accompany the player everywhere they go in the world of Hyper Light. Each character has their own unique SyCom companion, which serves as their interface with the technology of the world, allowing them access objects like doors, hatches, and computer terminals. Facing odds in a hazardous and often lonely world, having these stalwart companions around is both a practical necessity and a comfort. We're partnering with Makeship to create a plushie of the OG SyCom - the Companion from Hyper Light Drifter! Pledge your support of $2 in t
2025-01-28 02:10 UTC · Community Announcements · yiyi.z
Our launch bundle + discount for Hyper Light Breaker ends in ~16 hours, at 10AM PST! So if you've had Hyper Light Drifter on your wishlist for a while, or if you've been on the fence about picking up Hyper Light Breaker...this is your last chance to pick up both games at the best price: $30!! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/19091100/d0c3e8dccf453567b9dfcdfd13483dbc96d56979.png After 10AM tomorrow, Hyper Light Breaker will be full price ($30) and will not come with Hyper Light Drifter ($20) for free. GET THEM NOW
2024-12-24 17:02 UTC · Community Announcements · yiyi.z
Check out our Patreon now! Why are we on Patreon? Games are the greatest form of expression and entertainment that we've ever created. There’s a common saying in games development that it's a miracle that any games are made, let alone good ones. Now, it’s even more brutal. Over the past two years, the industry has rapidly changed, flipped around and turned upside down. Funding for new projects is sparse, even for successful devs. Everything is far more expensive to make. Paths we used to be able to take to create projects no longer exist. You’ve likely heard about this on some front. It’s grim
2024-07-12 19:34 UTC · Community Announcements · yiyi.z
Hyper Light Drifter part of IGF Celebration Days, a digital showcase celebrating award-winning indie games, the Independent Games Festival, and the players who love indie games! As an IGF award-winning studio now going strong into our 11th year, we're honored to be a part of this celebration. Check out all the amazing projects that have been a part of the IGF legacy: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/IGF_CelebrationDays https://i.imgur.com/0CWSEfp.png
2023-09-16 00:43 UTC · Community Announcements · yiyi.z
A decade ago, we began a journey that would lead to the birth of Heart Machine - a game studio committed to crafting immersive, vibrant experiences that resonate with players on a profound level. As we celebrate our 10-year anniversary, we reflect on our history, achievements, community, and the exciting future that lies ahead. THINKING BACK Glitch City, Kickstarter, and Hyper Light Drifter In 2013, we took a leap of faith and launched a Kickstarter campaign for our debut project, Hyper Light Drifter. Little did we know that this campaign would not only secure the funds needed to bring our pro
2023-04-04 19:49 UTC · Community Announcements · KnockoutGames
This update fixes an issue where you could no longer zoom out/in in the map screen.
2022-12-31 13:46 UTC · Community Announcements · KnockoutGames
This update contains a fix to input device assignment when playing coop.
2022-12-05 19:37 UTC · Community Announcements · KnockoutGames
This update contains the following fixes: Fixed an issue with pink gates Fixed something missing from the ending of the game Fixed some menu nav issues
2022-11-22 18:06 UTC · Community Announcements · yiyi.z
If you know anything about our studio's history or the personal story of Alx Preston, our founder / creative director, you'd know that our flagship title Hyper Light Drifter is a true Labor of Love. Hyper Light Drifter is based on the vision and inspired by the life of its lead dev, Alx Preston. Alx was born with a congenital heart disease, and throughout his life has been hospitalized with digestive and immune-system issues relating to this condition. Alx conceived of Hyper Light Drifter as a means "to tell a story can identify with, expressing something personal to a larger audience, so more
2022-11-17 14:51 UTC · Community Announcements · KnockoutGames
This update contains the following fixes: Made it more streamlined to switch between keyboard and gamepad input Fixed an issue with loading save data that was preventing previously cleared Barriers from re-clearing
2022-11-10 13:54 UTC · Community Announcements · KnockoutGames
This update contains the following fixes: Achievement unlocking crash for some players Removed broken crystal shot weapon (Special Edition exclusive) Fixed Bully achievement
2022-10-27 15:22 UTC · Community Announcements · KnockoutGames
This update contains the following fixes: Addressed issue with playing coop with keyboard+gamepad Addressed a crash that could occur at the end of the game
2022-10-19 22:46 UTC · Community Announcements · KnockoutGames
This update was made specifically to fix a crash that could occur with late some game content.
2022-08-18 19:13 UTC · Community Announcements · yiyi.z
Greetings, Drifters! We have rare news: Some time after we released Hyper Light Drifter, our teammate Teddy Dief set off on their own, to explore different realms of game design and storytelling, building a new team from our native Los Angeles. I’m excited to share that today, the fruits of Teddy & team’s labor is released: We Are OFK https://ucbee250c2f7a9416a16cd6ed6d3.previews.dropboxusercontent.com/p/thumb/ABq3He07fQmOWpbu0aQGrQUzwQAF64mOW606trmIlDuO5MhfIEMTY8EKVK16YCik97qY0eH8BnALPOmiKpmDG-6sh8ENc5Qd2xBhqjpf4tD82mVjBp7pL-nAprmOEBzMP0XBZEn9BClI4v18XmMQZ-BRpCi_ljtJ4aXcXgFPjnrWwzsmf_5bRXZGdx
2021-12-02 19:00 UTC · Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Heart Machine's Solar Ash is out now, inviting players on a skating adventure to kill giant bosses. It's a follow-up to their previous game, Hyper Light Drifter, but this time around they've swapped the 2D style for 3D, and are sending you out into a big open world. I'm very much looking forward to jumping into its lush and colourful alien landscapes. Oh, to be a sci-fi skater. Read more
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