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Heart Machine Developer Faces Closure After Publishing Deal Collapse
The developer behind Hyper Light Drifter faces potential shutdown following the failure of its latest publishing agreement, resulting in significant staff reductions.
theindiegames Editorial Team Sep 17, 2026 1 min read Updated Sep 17, 2026
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The developer behind Hyper Light Drifter faces potential shutdown following the failure of its latest publishing agreement, resulting in significant staff reductions.
Heart Machine, known for developing Hyper Light Drifter, is at risk of closing down due to a failed publishing deal. The company has laid off most of its workforce as a result.