Hyper Light Drifter

Hyper Light Drifter

Shooter • Role-playing (RPG) • Hack and slash/Beat 'em up • Adventure • Indie
2016

Hyper Light Drifter is an upcoming Shooter/Role-playing (RPG)/Hack and slash/Beat 'em up/Adventure/Indie game releasing on PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows). Scheduled to launch on March 31, 2016.

Developed by Heart Machine and published by Heart Machine.

Release Date: 04/01/2016

Released
Hyper Light Drifter cover
trailer

Story

The player controls the Drifter, a character that has access to technology that has long been forgotten by the inhabitants of the game's world, but is forced to search through the ruins of civilization to find the cure for a mysterious illness.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PlayStation 4LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)MacWii UPlayStation VitaXbox One

Genres

ShooterRole-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventureIndie

Developer

  • Heart Machine

Publisher

  • Heart Machine

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Multiplayer

  • Offline: up to 2 players
  • Offline Co-op: 2 players

Ratings & Reviews

89%
Critic Score
11 reviews
81%
User Score
236 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionFantasyScience fiction

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative

Key Features

animecyberpunk2dsteambirdsteam trading cardspixel artpixel graphics

Game Engine

Built with GameMaker: Studio

Release Information

Primary Release Date

March 31, 2016

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PlayStation 4

July 26, 2016
Worldwide

PC (Microsoft Windows)

March 31, 2016
Worldwide

Linux

March 31, 2016
Worldwide

Wii U

Date TBA
Worldwide

PlayStation Vita

Date TBA
Worldwide

Mac

March 31, 2016
Worldwide

Xbox One

July 26, 2016
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Hyper Light Drifter on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Hyper Light Drifter, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hyper Light Drifter