Hyper Light Drifter dev at risk of closing after laying off 'nearly everyone'

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What happened

Hyper Light Drifter dev at risk of closing after laying off 'nearly everyone' — full report at Engadget.

Key facts

  • Reported by Engadget and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:11:21 UTC.

Why it matters

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Sources

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