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Hyper Light Drifter developer Heart Machine has laid off the majority of staff

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First edition: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Last update: Sep 17, 2026, 4:13 AM CDT

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Initial · Sep 17, 2026
Hyper Light Drifter developer Heart Machine has laid off the majority of staff
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