Hyper Light Breaker is an open-world roguelike game where players must complete runs through Cycles of a procedurally generated world. And it's going into Early Access. Curious as to how Heart Machine achieved this, its connections to Hyper Light Drifter, or what to expect from Early Access? Game Rant Advance has you covered, with exclusive trailers to boot!
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Enter the Overgrowth, a new realm in the world of Hyper Light. Play alone or with friends to explore open worlds, create new builds, rip through hordes and overcome the Crowns and the Abyss King.
Breaker is a brand new entry in the Hyper Light franchise, with a unique story fully realized in 3D for the first time.
EVER-CHANGING WORLDS TO EXPLORE; A world in disarray, with mysteries to solve, vicious enemies to fight, and fully 3D environments to explore. A vast, ever-changing world awaits with large scale open biomes and deep labyrinths. Worlds are procedurally generated with unique layouts, enemies, loot and rewards leading to multiple playthroughs.
Traverse landscapes with incredible freedom with a variety of abilities; wall-dashing, hoverboard, glider and more
JOIN THE BREAKERS: Battle through the Overgrowth in alone or as a team in online co-operative play. Face hordes of enemies and brutal bosses in frenetic third-person combat. Rise to the increasing challenges stacking through every run.
EXPLORE, COLLECT AND DESTROY: Discover and unlock a wide arsenal of weapons, items and upgrades to create the ideal build for new runs. Learn more about the Overgrowth from the fragmented memories of its mysterious defenders, the Crowns. Bring back resources to help the settlement flourish over the course of your journey.
- Franchise
- Hyper Light
- Platform(s)
- PC
- Developer(s)
- Heart Machine
- Publisher(s)
- Arc Games
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
- Early Access Release
- January 14, 2025
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