Hyper Light Breaker, the next game from indie studio Heart Machine and a follow-up of sorts to 2016’s beloved Hyper Light Drifter, is set to launch in Early Access in Spring 2023.
That’s according to a new Gameplay Reveal trailer, which confirms that the launch is coming at a bit of a delay from its initial Autumn launch window, but gives us our first proper look at the game in action.
A 3D open world, online roguelite with procedurally generated worlds, it’s a departure from Drifter’s top-down pixel art action adventure RPG stylings, so it’s great to get a better handle on what it’s like in action. The trailer shows the player gliding and drifting around gorgeous worlds as well as facing down swathes of tough enemies in fast and frenetic-looking combat with a variety of unique builds. It looks incredibly slick and exciting, so check it out for yourself below:
Enter the Overgrowth, a forgotten land in the world of Hyper Light. Play alone or with friends to explore open worlds, fight brutal monsters, unlock gear, create new builds, take on the mysterious Crowns and overthrow the ominous Abyss King in this adventure from the creators of Hyper Light Drifter.
ENDLESS, NEW OPEN WORLDS TO EXPLORE
- A world in disarray, with mysteries to solve, an array of vicious enemies to fight, and fully 3D environments to explore
- A vast, ever-changing world awaits with open biomes and deep labyrinths, with a blended mix of hand-crafted and procedurally generated elements
- Use your wall-dashing, hoverboard, glider and more for incredible freedom across landscapes
LEAD YOUR TEAM OF BREAKERS
- Play single player or forge ahead with other Breakers through the world in online co-operative play
- Face hordes of enemies and intense bosses in frenetic third-person combat
EXPLORE, COLLECT AND DESTROY
- Discover and unlock a wide arsenal of weapons and items to strategically craft a powerful build for every run
- Learn more about the Overgrowth, its characters and the deep storylines hidden within each death and subsequent attempt
HELP THE SETTLEMENT
- Help the settlement flourish over the course of your journey. Your accomplishments will introduce new colorful characters and permanent upgrades to the hub to expand the population
- Visit denizens between each run and discover their unique stories
You can wishlist the game on Steam here, ready for when it eventually enters Early Access towards the end of the year.
