Hyper Light Breaker is now available in early access on PC, having launched today, January 14. It also has a trailer to match. The game is a 3D, open-world, co-op, rogue-lite sequel to Hyper Light Drifter.
Up to three players can explore the randomly generated worlds of Hyper Light Breaker. In that world they’ll find bosses called Crowns, and, of course, plenty of weapons and loot to augment each player’s build. This new entry is a departure from the series’ past. Hyper Light Drifter was a single-player, pixelated, isometric action game. However, both share a neon-drenched color scheme, an emphasis on fast-paced action, and a story communicated mostly through gesture and aesthetic.
The trailer shows most of this off. It follows a party of three “Breakers,” who all have their own unique builds, as they explore the world. One wields a blue laser swords with a rifle. Another has a giant hammer. Special abilities also play a role, as one character drops a giant cube onto an enemy. The trio share movement abilities, including wall runs, hang-gliders, and hoverboards. The trailer also features footage from multiple boss battles, including one with a giant sword-w…