Today, Gearbox Publishing and Heart Machine revealed a first look at gameplay for Hyper Light Breaker, the studio’s highly-anticipated Hyper Light 3D co-op rogue-lite adventure set in the Hyper Light Drifter universe, and announced the game will launch in Steam Early Access Fall 2023.
Hyper Light Drifter takes place decades prior to Drifter as players take on the role of a Breaker to help establish a settlement in a new frontier. Using a combination of fast-paced hack-and-slash combat, ranged weaponry and gadgets, players can expect to fight through and explore a wide array of procedurally-generated open worlds.
- 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, 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.
- Play single-player or forge ahead with other Breakers through the world in online cooperative play.
- Face hordes of enemies and intense bosses in frenetic third-person combat.
- Discover and unlock a wide arsenal of weapons and items to strategically craft a powerful build for every run.
- Learn more about Overgrowth, its characters, and the deep storylines hidden within each death and subsequent attempt.
- 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.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows
