Indie developer Heart Machine has announced an early access release date for Hyper Light Breaker is set for next month.

The long-awaited sequel to indie darling Hyper Light Drifter is launching on January 14th, 2025 in early access for Windows PC (via Steam).

Here’s a rundown on the sequel, a new trailer:

Enter the Overgrowth, a forgotten land in the world of Hyper Light. Play alone or with friends to explore open worlds, fight brutal monsters, unlock gear, create new builds, take on the mysterious Crowns and overthrow the ominous Abyss King in this adventure from the creators of Hyper Light Drifter.

ENDLESS, NEW OPEN WORLDS TO EXPLORE

• A world in disarray, with mysteries to solve, an array of vicious enemies to fight, and fully 3D environments to explore
• A vast, ever-changing world awaits with open biomes and deep labyrinths, with a blended mix of hand-crafted and procedurally generated elements
• Use your wall-dashing, hoverboard, glider and more for incredible freedom across landscapes

LEAD YOUR TEAM OF BREAKERS

• Play single player or forge ahead with other Breakers through the world in online co-operative play
• Face hordes of enemies and intense bosses in frenetic third-person combat

EXPLORE, COLLECT AND DESTROY

• Discover and unlock a wide arsenal of weapons and items to strategically craft a powerful build for every run
• Learn more about the Overgrowth, its characters and the deep storylines hidden within each death and subsequent attempt

HELP THE SETTLEMENT

• Help the settlement flourish over the course of your journey. Your accomplishments will introduce new colorful characters and permanent upgrades to the hub to expand the population
• Visit denizens between each run and discover their unique stories