Heart Machine faces possible closure after publishing deal falls through; majority of staff laid off
Heart Machine, the developer behind Hyper Light Drifter, is facing potential closure after a crucial publishing deal fell through, leading to the layoff of most of its staff. Studio head Alx Preston described the situation as devastating and is seeking new opportunities for the talented individuals affected. This marks the third round of layoffs for the studio in under three years, highlighting the challenging economic climate for independent game developers.
- Entities
- Topic: Industry Consolidation
- Game: Hyper Light Drifter
- Person: Alx Preston
- Topic: Layoffs
- Topic: Game Development
- Company: Heart Machine
- Game: Hyper Light Breaker
- Game: Possessor(s)
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