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Heart Machine lays off “nearly everyone at the studio” following cancellation of unannounced title

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Heart Machine, the studio behind Hyper Light Drifter, Solar Ash, Possessor(s), and the still-in-Early Access Hyper Light Breaker, has...

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First edition: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Last update: Sep 16, 2026, 4:01 PM CDT

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GematsuLeadHeart Machine lays off “nearly everyone at the studio” following cancellation of unannounced titleRead article on Gematsu (opens in a new tab)
PC GamerCoverageHyper Light studio Heart Machine lays off 'nearly everyone' after publishing deal for unannounced game falls throughRead article on PC Gamer (opens in a new tab)

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Initial · Sep 16, 2026
Heart Machine lays off “nearly everyone at the studio” following cancellation of unannounced title
- PC GamerHyper Light studio Heart Machine lays off 'nearly everyone' after publishing deal for unannounced game falls through ↗
- GematsuHeart Machine lays off “nearly everyone at the studio” following cancellation of unannounced title ↗