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Hyper Light Drifter Studio Forced To Lay Off "Nearly Everyone" As Publishing Deal Falls Through
Nintendo Life • • technology
Key Points:
- Heart Machine, the studio behind Hyper Light Drifter, is facing closure after a key publisher withdrew funding for an unannounced title, leading to layoffs of nearly the entire team.
- Founder Alx Preston described the situation as "devastating" and pledged to support affected employees, including helping them find new roles.
- The studio has struggled with the challenging industry environment and is uncertain about its future survival but remains determined to find a path forward.
- Heart Machine is known for Hyper Light Drifter, Solar Ash (2023), and the recent collaboration on Possessor(s) with Devolver Digital.
- The gaming community and industry observers express concern and hope for the studio’s continued existence despite the setbacks.
