The team behind Hyper Light Drifter, Heart Machine, is gearing up to amaze us again—with a fresh new project on the horizon! Their next game, Possessor(s), finally has a 2025 release window confirmed. 👀 Let’s dive into what we know so far.
🎈 What’s Next from Heart Machine?
- Heart Machine first revealed Possessor(s) as their next title after working on Hyper Light Breaker.
- This new game is a side-scrolling action adventure with horror influences.
- Interestingly, while Hyper Light Breaker took them into 3D and multiplayer roguelike territory, Possessor(s) marks a return to 2D roots—with a twist.
📅 Release Date & Platforms
- Possessor(s) is slated for 2025 (no exact day yet).
- It will launch for PC and PlayStation 5 at least, with a demo already available on Steam.
- Meanwhile, Hyper Light Breaker, another recent Heart Machine project, entered Early Access on January 14, 2025
🎮 Gameplay, Story & Hopes
⚔️ What to Expect in Possessor(s)
- The game blends precision combat, platforming, and multi-character synergy—you’ll control Luca and Rehm as intertwined protagonists.
- The setting involves a quarantined, warped city where interdimensional catastrophes have warped reality.
- Expect tight, fast-paced mechanics, borrowing from both action adventure and “platform fighter” designs (think: Smash Bros influence).
🌌 The Broader Picture
- Heart Machine has been evolving. After Hyper Light Drifter (a pixel-art, exploration/combat hybrid), they expanded into Solar Ash (a 3D movement/adventure) and Hyper Light Breaker (roguelike in 3D).
- Possessor(s) appears to be a synthesis of their strengths: strong 2D action, atmospheric storytelling, and character dynamics.
🔍 Why This Matters to Fans
- Fans of Hyper Light Drifter deeply appreciated its minimal text, strong visual storytelling, rich lore, and precise combat—and many will be watching closely to see how Heart Machine brings those elements forward.
- The return to 2D suggests a kind of “back to roots” energy, but with new narrative ambition.
- The pairing of Luca + Rehm suggests a duality or relationship central to the story, which could deepen emotional stakes.
🛡️ Early Access, Breaker & What’s Happening Now
- Hyper Light Breaker is already live in Early Access (since January 14, 2025) and offers insight into Heart Machine’s evolving design philosophy.
- While Breaker is set decades before Drifter, Possessor(s) is likely to branch off in another direction—less a sequel, more a side tale.
✨ Final Thoughts & What We’re Looking Forward To
🌟 Possessor(s) already feels like a bold move. It’s not just nostalgic—it seems like Heart Machine is pushing their signature style into new emotional and mechanical territory.
We don’t yet have exact release dates or all platform announcements, but 2025 is locked in. Until then, we’ll be watching every trailer, demo, and dev update with excitement.
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