Hyper Light Drifter was officially announced by Heart Machine, generating early interest in the indie game community.
The Kickstarter campaign for Hyper Light Drifter ended, having exceeded its funding goal, ensuring resources for further development.
Hyper Light Drifter was officially released on Windows, Mac, Linux, and PlayStation 4 platforms, receiving critical acclaim for its art style and gameplay.
The game was released on Xbox One, expanding its audience to the Microsoft console user base.