Crisis at Heart Machine Studio
Heart Machine, the studio known for creating the cult indie hit Hyper Light Drifter and the action-adventure game Solar Ash, has found itself in an extremely difficult position. Following a recent wave of large-scale layoffs, the team's future remains uncertain.
Loss of publisher and forced cutbacks
Studio founder Alx Preston reported that the company had to lay off nearly the entire staff. The reason was a sudden decision by an unnamed publisher to stop funding and developing a new unannounced project that Heart Machine was working on.
- Most of the studio's developers have already left the team due to a lack of funds.
- The cancellation of the project by the publisher has put the studio's continued existence at risk.
- Management continues to look for options to save the company.
The gaming industry continues to experience a wave of layoffs and closures, which has now also hit acclaimed independent developers.
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