![]() Your presence and enthusiasm continue to inspire us. These gatherings allowed us to share our passion, hear your stories, and learn from your insights. ![]() Over the years, we've had the privilege of connecting with our wonderful community at conventions and events across the digital and physical world. From community leaders who pave the way forward with creativity and kindness, to creators who challenge us with incredible skill and passion, to modders who continuously breathe new life into our games, to wiki writers who meticulously document every detail, to speedrunners who push the boundaries of possibility – you are the heartbeats that keep our worlds alive. Our journey would not be complete without acknowledging the invaluable contributions of our community. This new project, Hyper Light Breaker, builds upon the foundations we've laid, evolving our creative vision in unexpected ways. HEART MACHINE TODAY Reimagining a Familiar WorldĪs we celebrate our 10-year milestone, we're thrilled to now be well underway with our newest title set in the familiar Hyper Light Universe. Just as Drifter smashed through its initial Kickstarter goals, we are poised to once again smash the boundaries of possibility with our upcoming projects. It is following in the footsteps of its predecessor and is now available on a a wide array of game platforms for a worldwide audience.Īll of the positive reception that followed Solar Ash’s release proved that our community was ready to continue along this new aesthetic path with us. To date, Solar Ash continues to engage new players and inspire returning ones to create beautiful works inspired by the game. The vastness of the game's ethereal landscapes and fluid movement mechanics opened new avenues for worldbuilding and storytelling. Over the next five years, Annapurna's support played a pivotal role in bringing this ambitious project to fruition. Early on, we joined forces with Annapurna Interactive, whose expertise and resources facilitated our exploration of 3D game development. ![]() We started development on Solar Ash about a year before the multi-platform release of Hyper Light Drifter. It was humbling, and affirmed our dedication to continue to make great games to share with the world. We never could have anticipated the accolades and recognition it received, or the impact it made on players far and wide. The critical reception following the release of Hyper Light Drifter was incredible - beyond our wildest expectations. Special shout out to core Drifter team members: Alx Preston, Beau Blyth, Teddy Dief, Casey Hunt, Rich Vreeland, Akash Thakkar, Sean Ward, Lisa Brown, and Cosimo Galluzzi. Your unwavering support enabled us to bring our dreams to life and emboldened us to continually push the boundaries of game design. To our early backers who believed in us and our vision, and those fellow devs who helped us through endless rounds of playtesting and feedback, we extend our deepest gratitude. It smashed through the initial funding goal of $27,000 and ultimately raised over $600,000. To date, thanks to the incredible support of our community, the Kickstarter for Hyper Light Drifter remains one of the most successful game projects on the platform. Our Heartfelt Gratitude to Our Early Contributors Those early days and (often) sleepless nights vision were critical in defining our design philosophies, studio culture, and grassroots community connections - setting the stage for what was to come. Little did we know that this campaign would not only secure the funds needed to bring our project to life, but also ignite a beautiful connection with supporters, players, and community members who believed in us from the outset.įueled by a need for camaraderie and knowledge, we spent those early days of Drifter’s development as a part of Glitch City, a then-small collective of independent game developers, artists, and creators all working together out of Alx’s basement. ![]() In 2013, we took a leap of faith and launched a Kickstarter campaign for our debut project, Hyper Light Drifter. THINKING BACK Glitch City, Kickstarter, and Hyper Light Drifter
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