Hyper Light Breaker is Available Now in Steam Early Access!

[previewyoutube=ClJaGZI-P78;full][/previewyoutube] [b]The highly-anticipated Hyper Light open world co-op rogue-lite Hyper Light Breaker is AVAILABLE NOW in Steam Early Access! [/b] To give those who want the full Hyper Light experience, you can grab the Hyper Light Breaker Bundle, which includes Hyper Light Breaker and grants a Steam code for Hyper Light Drifter* is available now until January 28. As a thank you to fans for their patience for the release of this new entry in the Hyper Light franchise, for this week (January 14 – 21), the bundle is available for 10% off its retail price of $29.99. *The bundle will give players a free digital Steam copy of Hyper Light Drifter if they don’t already own Hyper Light Drifter via Steam. [b]Before you jump into Hyper Light Breaker in Early Access, we wanted to cover a few key things you should know! [/b] Make sure to tune into our livestream on our Twitch and YouTube channel today for a great walkthrough of the game, and to ask all of your Qs. If you can’t make the stream, we’ll have a VOD uploaded shortly after – but you can also check out our [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VijrcUbspqU]Early Access Release Date trailer[/url] for a nice high-level overview of the game. 😊 [h2][b]ABOUT EARLY ACCESS[/b][/h2] Today’s Early Access launch is a very exciting moment for our team, but of course it marks just the beginning of Hyper Light Breaker! By joining us in Early Access, you will be able to experience first-hand the rogue-lite's evolution as you can share feedback directly with us to help shape and evolve the game throughout its Early Access period. We developed Hyper Light Breaker with Early Access in mind to get feedback from you and players around the world, and your feedback will be pivotal to shaping the game to its full potential before we’re ready to officially release it in 1.0. We’ve covered a good chunk of questions in the Early Access Q&A section on the game’s store page, but here’s just an additional Early Access FAQ. [u]Where can I share Early Access feedback?[/u] Please share your feedback via [url=https://discord.gg/heartmachine]our official Discord in the "hlb-support"[/url] channel, as we will be actively monitoring, collecting and responding to feedback that’s given there – and using the feedback to discover ways to shape Hyper Light Breaker during Early Access. [u]What content is available at Early Access?[/u] By jumping into the game at Early Access launch from the very beginning, you’re able to choose from three unique Breakers (Lapis, Vermillion and Goro), experience multiple challenging playthroughs solo or with fellow Breakers via online co-op multiplayer, explore the vast, ever-changing worlds within the Overgrowth, get tons of gear and die and retry as you face hordes of deadly enemies, including Assassins, Elites, and two challenging Crowns (bosses). [u]What content is planned during Early Access? Will you share a roadmap soon?[/u] Throughout Early Access, new content, including Breakers, Crowns, gear, story content, secrets, and more, along with gameplay improvements, such as new features, will be added via patches and periodic major updates. More content details will be shared in an Early Access content roadmap that will be revealed in the coming weeks which will reveal when the first major content update is expected to drop – along with when the release of a particular Breaker, codenamed “Crow”, who’s a highly-anticipated character amongst our community. [u]When will the game leave Steam Early Access (i.e., when’s 1.0/full launch)? [/u] To be determined! Currently, we’re planning to have the game be in Early Access for about a year, but this can change depending on the community’s response and feedback. With the mini Early Access FAQ wrapped up, let’s go over tips you should know before jumping in! [h2][b]TIPS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE GETTING STARTED[/b][/h2] [b]Jump into a co-op multiplayer session – we highly recommend playing via co-op to get a good feel for the game[/b] Hyper Light Breaker was made with co-op multiplayer in mind, and we believe it’s the best way to experience the game – especially if you’re a newcomer. Try jumping into a co-op session or two (or more!) to get a better feel for the game, including the gameplay loop, in general. Playing with a friend or two is always helpful, and with Hyper Light Breaker that’s certainly the case. To start or join a multiplayer session, go to the robot next to Pherus Bit (green hooded character) in the Cursed Outpost and you’ll be good to go. If you’re looking for a co-op buddy or even just looking for advice, our community is extremely positive, friendly and open to helping out – so feel free to [url=https://discord.gg/heartmachine]join our Discord[/url] for any help you might need. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//42194569/a535e24edd2b393233e6e3503f6062db0a79f070.png[/img] [b]Make sure to get Medigems in the Overgrowth and get Medkits[/b] Medigems are arguably the most important resource you’ll need to get as they’ll get you Medkits. Make sure to pick up Medigems as much as possible as you’re exploring the Overgrowth. To get Medkits, you need to either collect enough Medigems to convert the gems into kits or buy kits via vendors within the Overgrowth. Below are more details on both methods. [list] [*] Medigems Method: As mentioned below, they can be found throughout the Overgrowth. If you interact with a Shrine, you can convert Medigems into Medkits. Note: You can only do this once per Shrine. Additionally, you’ll automatically be able to convert Medigems into Medkits right after you ready up at the TelePad in the Cursed Outpost. Via Pherus Bit, there is an EXE ability that allows you to upgrade your Medkit capacity – for those looking to heal often, we highly recommend unlocking and equipping this ability. [*] Vendors in Overgrowth Method: You can find vendors throughout the Overgrowth that sell Medkits that you can buy with Bright Blood. The vendors are usually in areas that you need a Key to unlock. As mentioned below in the “Collect Resources” tip, you can get keys by defeating Crowns, you can find them in treasure chests and you can also buy them via vendors in the Overgrowth. [/list] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//42194569/31d079c1ad5d0b11db71d9c8ed39dc17a2656f66.png[/img] [b]When the going gets tough in the Overgrowth, head to the Extraction point to go back to the Cursed Outpost [/b] The Overgrowth can be challenging and sometimes it’s better to get out of it before it’s too late! When you’re really struggling or want to make sure you keep your gear, head to the Extraction point marked on the map and activate it so you can head back to base. But be warned...there’s no turning back once you start the extracting process – as once the process started, you have to fight waves of enemies to successfully teleport to base. By successfully teleporting to base, you don’t lose a Rez (life), you can keep all the resources you earned, and you don’t have to worry about losing durability for your hard-earned gear. [b]Know the gameplay loop in a nutshell[/b] Prepare for run in Cursed Outpost > go into Overgrowth > explore and get Prisms to unlock Crown gates > Use the Extraction point / Telepad to evacuate the Overgrowth when things get tough > fight Crowns > End Cycle > repeat! [b]Collect resources in the Overgrowth and learn about them in the Menu [/b] The Overgrowth is overflowing with resources (items) that are extremely helpful to have for unlocking and upgrading several elements – from gear to abilities to vendors and Breakers. As you’re exploring the Overgrowth, make sure to take time to collect resources in the Overgrowth by opening treasure chests, defeating enemies and even finding hidden areas. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//42194569/4ebc45790d45813628a4ed656e383efdacc79e72.png[/img] [b]Ending a Cycle (either by losing all your Rezs or by beating all bosses) isn’t the end of your adventure... it's the beginning![/b] No matter how you end a Cycle, you’ll always make progress after finishing one. All the progress you made in a Cycle will be used to give you a rare resource called “Golden Rations” that you can use to unlock AND upgrade abilities at Pherus Bit (“PB”). [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//42194569/3f9d397b12d9489316676a0419267532edadc0b1.png[/img] [b]Keep an eye on the Death Meter below your mini map... it fills up when you make progress in the Overgrowth and causes a unique, challenging event to occur[/b] The more you do in the Overgrowth, the deadlier it will get! The Death Meter fills up whenever you kill enemies, get gear, find secrets and more. When it fills up at certain points, an event will occur that will present a new challenge. NOTE: After you defeat a Crown, the meter will fill up all the way, so we recommend evacuating/extracting out of the Overgrowth before it’s too late. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//42194569/a64f1236cd86df797a553b53228e3aaf4bb1bd98.jpg[/img] [b]This is a challenging rogue-lite: prepare to die and try again (and make progress along the way!)[/b] We set out to make a challenging roguelite where you’ll die and retry – and where death doesn't mark the end of your adventure. Instead, death is just the beginning, as you'll be able to make progress in multiple ways in between runs back at the Cursed Outpost. From improving your stats to getting new abilities and gear or decoding memories to piece together each Crown’s story. Dying and retrying will allow you to get stronger, help the Cursed Outpost flourish, and be one step closer to completing your mission. Along with this, the Overgrowth will completely reset, so you'll be able to explore a new version of it with biomes that have changed from the last cycle. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//42194569/8f99d311c9d08ad21f71de4f54492488d091fbd5.jpg[/img] [b]Avoid taking damage by dashing, parrying or even hoverboarding away[/b] When in the thick of battle, you’ll need to know remember to be on the defensive at times. Dashing is one quick way to quickly get out of harm’s way, but there are benefits to parrying attacks. By parrying, you can do some stagger damage to the enemy and even stagger them immediately – but not only that, if you time your parry just right you can do a Perfect Parry that will allow you to regain health! When all else fails and you’re just not ready to fight (or you’re at low health!), there’s always the option to jump on your hoverboard and zoom right out of a battle. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//42194569/99ddfb36f4b6264b63f6cfd576af46c7584d6c22.png[/img] [b]Read the tutorials & explore the game to the fullest[/b] We recommend reading the tutorials and looking over the different menus to get a better understanding of the game’s core mechanics and systems. Note that like in Hyper Light Drifter, Hyper Light Breaker encourages you to explore to discover and understand certain elements rather than explicitly tell you things from the get-go. We’ll share some key elements to be aware of below, however, but when playing, make sure to explore as much as possible to uncover secrets and find answers to questions you might be looking for. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//42194569/7d6003ef9a342be0d29e2447de7a8fdaca109650.jpg[/img] [b]Make sure to be on the lookout for secrets... like Phantom Fragment monoliths, underground labs, and more[/b] There are many secrets to discover in the Overgrowth! Make sure to explore every nook and cranny of the Overgrowth to see what secrets you can uncover. We recommend being on the lookout for Phantom Fragment monoliths which get you pieces of Crown’s (bosses) memory (story/lore) -- and lookout for underground lab pads that let you drop down into special areas with rare gear to pick up! [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//42194569/bba505995b2dcf01aa06ce855d081b77ac5ba553.png[/img] [b]Don’t forget to piece together the narrative to uncover who the Crowns are[/b] Like in Hyper Light Drifter, Hyper Light Breaker’s narrative is told visually rather than via dialogue. By decoding memories, you can see beautiful storyboard manga-like panels showing the history behind each Crown. Collect and assemble the scattered memories of the Crowns of this world, and find out why you play as a Breaker, a warrior and explorer who helps to bring order to the world within Hyper Light Breaker. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//42194569/a2c73ec912761ae4372b437d1d4c230c58911149.jpg[/img] [b]Learn enemy and boss attack patterns[/b] Whether it’s a small, feeble enemy or a main boss (Crown), every foe in Hyper Light Breaker has their own unique set of attacks you need to watch out for. When facing off against foes, make sure to take the time to learn how each one attacks, so when you come across them again, you’ll know exactly how to strike them down making each run attempt easier than the last. Once you get their attack patterns down, try to parry their attacks! [b]Every run is different, take some time to get familiar with The Overgrowth and loadout possibilities[/b] You’ll start your first Cycle with one procedurally generated version of the Overgrowth, but after that, you’ll come to find that after each Cycle -- either from when you lose all your lives or you successfully defeat all Crowns -- you’ll discover the Overgrowth will completely reset from before thanks to the game’s procedurally generated biomes. In the beginning of your adventure, we recommend getting familiar with all of the game’s mechanics, including the various loadout options. [b]Don’t forget to collect, buy and upgrade gear plus try out different loadouts/builds[/b] Like with resources, make sure as you’re exploring the Overgrowth to collect as much gear as you can! Even when you fail (die), you’ll still keep all the Bright Blood (game’s main currency) you’ve earned in your run. Make sure to use your hard-earned Bright Blood from each attempt to buy new gear if need be and take a moment to upgrade your gear as well. There’s a lot of different types of gear you can have in your loadout, so definitely take some time to find the best gear and loadout overall that suits your playstyle. Find out more details about loadouts [url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1534840/eventcomments/4630359023402653609?snr=1_2108_9__2107]in this dev blog[/url]. Like: https://www.facebook.com/HyperLightBreaker Follow: https://x.com/HLBreaker Watch: https://www.twitch.tv/HyperLightBreaker