Hyper Light Breaker Early Access is now live. Developer Heart Machine made it available on January 14.
Many eagerly awaiting the game must have wondered how to access Early Access. So, we are here to assist you.
How do you get Hyper Light Breaker Early Access?
To get early access to Hyper Light Breaker, search the Steam store for Hyper Light Breaker or go to the Early Access section. Currently, the game is listed for $29.99, which varies depending on your region. Not to mention, it can increase throughout the early access phase.
Once purchased, you can download and install the game through your Steam client. The pre-release version retains most of the game's features. However, the full version introduces multiple playable characters and load-outs.
Since the game is in Early Access, it’s still being worked on. There is a high chance you might run into some bugs or missing features.
Putting a game into early access isn’t groundbreaking; plenty of developers do it to gather feedback and fine-tune things. But Heart Machine is taking an unusual approach: they’ve committed to keeping Hyper Light Breaker in early access for a year.
That’s right. It's a year of tweaks and updates, and who knows what surprises?
Interestingly, many would assume Hyper Light Breaker is a sequel to the 2016 title Hyper Light Drifter. But nope! It’s not a sequel. Heart Machine made it clear that this is a fresh entry in the franchise with a completely new storyline, now brought to life in stunning 3D.
That said, you’ll spot some nods to its predecessor—like its theme and environment.
Like its predecessor, the game does not feature dubbed dialogue. Instead, it uses a comic-style narrative approach, telling the story through visual cues, symbols, and environmental storytelling.
That is all you need to know about Hyper Light Breaker early access. Keep an eye on the official Heart Machine social handles.