In-game event23 Sep 2025September Monthly Update Now Live – Patch Notes v0.7.2.132556We've just released our September update! As always, we’ll continue to keep you all in the loop of what future updates will be like, but for now, here's our patch notes for today's update. Features and Gameplay Updates Gameplay Updates · Breakers can now join their friends who are mid-cycle! · If you're mid-cycle, friends can join your lobby without you having to reset your current cycle · Whom…
We are excited to announce that our second major update for Hyper Light Breaker, “Double Down”, is now live! Since Hyper Light Breaker launched in Early Access in January of this year, the title has been improving and expanding thanks to YOUR feedback. Today’s update evolves the Hyper Light adventure like never before, bringing a slew of new content and developments for you to jump into. Check…
New Gameplay Mechanics · Emote System - Part One · We’ve added an emote system for quick communication among teammates in multiplayer · Players can either: · Emote during action · Select your desired emote which will then populate next to your name plate on the left side of the HUD on your teammates screens, as well as above your head · Use an emote as a map marker · By doing this, you can comm…
Post-Update Hotfix - v0.6.3.121033 · Fixed an issue that caused Breaker Perks to become locked after they were purchased. June Monthly Update - Features and Gameplay Updates Features and Gameplay Updates Game Flow Updates · Quitting/Crashing Mid-Run · If a player quits or crashes mid-run, we no longer treat it as death. Instead, on the next play session, the player will skip the Hub and start…
Hello Breakers! Time flies when you’re having fun, and we can already reveal that our June Monthly Update will launch next Monday, June 16! As we’ve shared in our Summer Edition Roadmap , this is the second monthly update before our next major content drop. Let's take a first look at what you can expect from next week’s update! June Monthly Update Preview · Update for the Amp system: Similar to…
Breakers! With spring about to end, the moment we've all been eagerly awaiting is finally here: the Summer Edition of our Early Access roadmap! Since Early Access launch way back in January (time flies when you’re in The Overgrowth!), we've been working hard on going out with consistent updates each month filled with content, gameplay improvements, bug fixes and more, including our first major…
Hello Breakers! We’ve got a small hotfix today, closing up a few issues that cropped up in our last release. 🐛 Bug Fixes: · Removed Corundum affix temporarily while it gets updated to function with the new armor system. · This had been removed, but Crystal is too strong both in-game and in-code and announced it could not be tamed by man nor beast. · Fixed an issue where the Shock Status Effect…
Breakers! We’re thrilled to reveal our new Monthly Update is OUT NOW (surprise!) Like with our other Monthly Updates, this update brings a nice slice of content in-between the releases of Major Content Updates ( ICYMI: we dropped our very first one, Buried Below, last month !) In the coming weeks, we’re planning to share a Summer Edition of our Early Access content roadmap that will include wha…
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…
We hope you all are enjoying our first major content update, Buried Below! It's been great to see you all playing as the new Breaker, Rondo, get a good feel for the new run structure changes and we really appreciate all of your feedback and support for this update. We've released a Hotfix today to address a few bugs, and made some fixes based on community feedback. Below are the patch notes for…
A Note from Heart Machine Hello Breakers! Welcome to our first major update - Buried Below. Since launch, one of the most consistent pieces of feedback we’ve received is that the game is difficult to learn. With that in mind, we adjusted our development schedule to bring a robust tutorial to the game. Expect that this tutorial and other training features will continue to evolve over the course…
We're thrilled to finally reveal the Buried Below update, the first major content update for Hyper Light Breaker in Early Access, will launch next Tuesday, April 29! This content update will be a game changer, as it’ll bring a slew of new content along with major quality of life changes, including run structure changes inspired by your all’s feedback that will change up the game in Early Access…
Hello Breakers! Welcome to our second monthly update! This update is a bit smaller than our last as much of the team is working on our April release - ‘Buried Below’ - which promises a whole new tutorial level and systems to better onboard new players, a new Crown to fight, big gameplay updates built on feedback from last month’s Experimental build, and more! For more information on the experim…
Breakers! We’re thrilled to reveal our next Monthly Update will launch next Tuesday, March 25! As we’ve shared in our Spring Edition roadmap , this update is our second monthly update before our first major content drop, Buried Below, releasing next month. Soon, we’ll have details to share about the first major content drop and what you can expect from it, but for now, we’d like to cover what y…
We hope you all are enjoying our first-ever monthly content update! It's been great to see you all playing as the new Breaker, Ravona, and seeing you all tinkering with new builds. We've released a Hotfix today to address a few bugs, and made some fixes based on community feedback. Below are the patch notes for today's Hotfix. Reminder to keep the feedback coming as we set out to make Hyper Lig…
Gameplay Updates: COMMUNITY DEMAND: Added Player Character “Ravona” · Ravona can be unlocked from the character selection in the loadout screen. · Ravona’s Reaper SyCom · A high risk, high reward SyCom that has high damage potential for both Rails and Blades and high mobility but low health and armor. Synergizes well with holobytes that increase invincibility frames on dashes like (Flicker Burs…
Breakers! The moment we've all been eagerly awaiting is finally here! Today, we're thrilled to lift the veil on the Hyper Light Breaker Development Roadmap! We've been working hard behind the scenes to ensure that your journey through the Overgrowth becomes even more thrilling, and now you can get a sneak peek at what's on the horizon. From new Breakers to play as, unique Crowns to defeat, and…
A QUICK NOTE FROM HEART MACHINE Thank you all SO much again for your continued support and feedback after a very exciting Early Access launch week for us! Last week was a big week for us -- it was incredible to see you all jump into the Overgrowth for the very first time and share your feedback with us along the way. We’ve received a ton of incredible feedback, and on our end, we’re already hea…
Note: See our previous Hot Fix and Letter from Heart Machine here: PATCH NOTES v0.5.1.107947 The best way to ensure we see your feedback and concerns is to post in the #hlb-support channel on our Discord: www.discord.gg/heartmachine . Thank you to all of our players who graciously sent us crash dumps when encountering this issue. They helped us address the issue while we continued to work to re…
A NOTE FROM HEART MACHINE First and Foremost, Thank You! We’ve been delighted to see so many players joining us in The Overgrowth this launch week! Early Access launch marks just the beginning of Hyper Light Breaker and we’re excited to shape and evolve the game with you all throughout the course of Early Access. Our community is awesome and has been providing a ton of feedback and support alre…
The highly-anticipated Hyper Light open world co-op rogue-lite Hyper Light Breaker is AVAILABLE NOW in Steam Early Access! To give those who want the full Hyper Light experience, you can grab the Hyper Light Breaker Bundle, which includes Hyper Light Breaker and grants a Steam code for Hyper Light Drifter* is available now until January 28. As a thank you to fans for their patience for the rele…
We are excited to reveal the Early Access launch trailer a day early for the highly-anticipated Hyper Light open world co-op rogue-lite Hyper Light Breaker – entering Steam Early Access tomorrow, January 14 at 10am PT. To give those who want the full Hyper Light experience, the Hyper Light Breaker Bundle, which includes Hyper Light Breaker and grants a Steam code for Hyper Light Drifter* will b…
Following a series of short Breaker Reveal Trailers that showed off each Breaker (playable character) who will be available when Hyper Light Breaker launches in Early Access, a full-length trailer has been revealed that shows all the Breakers players can play as, along with the Crowns (bosses) players will face in action when players jump into the game at Early Access launch. Those who jump in…
As Hyper Light Breaker approaches its early access launch, one element of the game stands out as a unifying force across its vibrant biomes, high-stakes combat, and cooperative exploration: its music. Composed by Joel Corelitz (JC) and Troupe Gammage (TEG), the soundtrack is more than just background noise; it’s an integral part of the game’s atmosphere, storytelling, and emotional resonance. H…
During Day of the Days: The Game Awards Edition, we announced that our open world co-op rogue-lite Hyper Light Breaker is officially set to launch in Steam Early Access on January 14, 2025 for $29.99. The trailer above covers an in-depth overview from Hyper Light Breaker Lead Producer, Michael Clark, of what you need to know about the new Hyper Light adventure before the game enters Early Acces…
Before you jump into the Overgrowth, in this blog and in our next blog we’re sharing a couple of important systems you need to know! First up is Loadouts. Quick update from us before you dive in... we’re close getting Hyper Light Breaker ready for launch in Steam Early Access. Stay tuned. In Hyper Light Breaker, your loadout isn’t just about picking the right gear—it’s about optimizing your pla…
Our Visual Legacy Hyper Light Breaker is the next iteration of our trademark Heart Machine aesthetic of bright neons punctuating vast, striking landscapes. Nowhere are these features more prominent than in the game’s rich 3D environments and the detailed design work that’s gone into Breaker’s set pieces. As Danny Moll, Art Director, puts it “We’ve put tremendous effort into translating the spir…
Hey everyone, We’re so grateful to all the members of the community who have expressed ongoing support and enthusiasm for Hyper Light Breaker’s Steam Early Access launch. After much evaluation and many conversations with our publisher Arc Games, we’ve decided that we need just a little more time to get the gameplay experience polished to our standards. Therefore, we’re now looking at an Early A…
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