After the success of Hyper Light Drifter, many anticipated the universe’s follow-up would be equally compelling. However, Heart Machine has encountered setbacks — Hyper Light Breaker has earned just 64% positive reviews on Steam.
The game only recently left early access, yet the developers have already announced they will end its support. The most recent update is dated September 23.
The bad news doesn’t stop there — some members of the studio have been let go due to the title’s weak sales.
In a statement, Heart Machine said:
“We were forced to make the difficult decision to part ways with several talented team members. This is not the path we wanted, but given the current circumstances it was our only viable option. Our choice to cease work on Hyper Light Breaker stems from factors beyond our control — changes in funding, corporate consolidation, and the unstable conditions affecting many small teams like ours.”
The studio is now concentrating on the Metroidvania Possessor(s), which is scheduled to release next month on PS5 and PC. The future of Heart Machine depends on the success of that game.
Source: iXBT.games