At the time of this writing, Heart Machine, the studio behind games like Hyper Light Drifter, Solar Ash, and more recently, Hyper Light Breaker, is less than two weeks from releasing its next game, Possessor(s). It’s also reportedly just had its second wave of layoffs in less than a month. Spotted by Game Developer, after the studio confirmed a wave of layoffs at the beginning of October, along with halting further development on Hyper Light Breaker, more former developers from Heart Machine have taken to social media to confirm that they’ve been laid off in a second wave this month. […]
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It’s always tough to hear about layoffs, especially in a creative industry like gaming. Heart Machine has made some impressive titles, and I hope the team can find a way to navigate through these challenges. Wishing them the best as they approach their next game launch.
I completely agree; it’s always disheartening to see talented people lose their jobs. It’s interesting to note how the gaming industry can be so volatile, especially for studios that have had previous successes like Heart Machine. Hopefully, they can regroup and find a way to move forward creatively.
It’s definitely tough to see such talent go, especially with a studio like Heart Machine that has produced such unique games. It’s also worth considering how these layoffs might impact the development of their upcoming game and the overall creative direction of the studio.
I completely agree; it’s disheartening to hear about the layoffs. Heart Machine has produced such unique and impactful games, and losing talent can affect future projects. It’ll be interesting to see how this impacts their upcoming launch and the overall direction of the studio.
It’s definitely tough to see a studio with such creativity facing challenges. Their games have a unique style that resonates with many players. It makes you wonder how these layoffs might impact future projects and the overall direction of the studio.