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[Moskalova]

Hyper Light Drifter will launch for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on July 26, developer Heart Machine confirmed to Gematsu.

Here is an overview of the action RPG, via Heart Machine:

Gematsu

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[xzeldax3]

I expected it to be later, that's good news.

 

[SocksAndShoes]

Oh snap thats earlier than i thought it would be. Awesome.

 

[fargofallout]

Huh. That's the day after Quadrilateral Cowboy. Both of those games were created by people working out of Glitch City in Los Angeles.

I enjoyed the hell out of Hyper Light Drifter. I'd like to go back and mop up some secrets, but stuff is hidden very well.

 

[Jarod McChicken]

Before someone ask, the PS Vita port was still in development last April, but it needs more optimization. It will not be cross-buy with the PS4 version. The Wii U port is still in limbo.

 

[KraytarJ]

So basically it'll be in the PSN play then?

 

[jacobeid]

YES! That means my collector's edition copy should be coming soon.

 

[Chase17]

Nice! Looking forward to it.

 

[Fushichou187]

So basically it'll be in the PSN play then?

Exactly what I was thinking as well. Sony said they'll announce this year's PLAY lineup on 7/19, so HLD coming out 7/26 makes it a great candidate.

 

[BocoDragon]

I'll be there day one.

 

[jacobeid]

I'm excited for more people to play this game. It's my GOTY so far.

 

[DriftingSpirit]

Nice!

 

[User 479360]

I'd like to play it, but have heard it's quite difficult -- probably too trial and error for me.

 

[Fushichou187]

I'm excited for more people to play this game. It's my GOTY so far.

Quick'n'dirty, one-sentence summation of your experience with the game-- if you don't mind, that is?

 

[Dragonslayer_023]

Well they promised a Vita version so I'll buy it when that comes out.

AKA never.

 

[Y0j1mb0]

Been waiting for this to drop on the PS4. Great news.

 

[Moskalova]

Well they promised a Vita version so I'll buy it when that comes out.

AKA never.

Vita - A more difficult platform, due to it's limited processing power and memory. Much optimization must be done in order for our game to run smoothly for the entirety of the experience. Luckily, we have external support taking charge on this port so we aren't ripping our own hair out. We're getting closer, but again, this is a Fall release at the earliest considering the amount of effort being poured in on this port.

?

 

[blame space]

this.. this is a game I will buy

 

[Yabberwocky]

Fantastic, been looking forward to playing HLD!

 

[bigboss370]

was waiting for PS4 version. Two weeks is gravy.

 

[mnemonicj]

Gotdamit i can't wait for this. I didn't back this, but I've been following it patiently ever since the project started. This will be my first pre-order ever!!!

 

[dugdug]

It will not be cross-buy with the PS4 version.

Why is this still happening in the year of our lord 2016?

 

[Kodaman]

The Wii U port is still in limbo.

Is this recent?
Cause this is the last info about the port in the kickstarter site:

Wii U - We are finalizing last details on this port by next month, and will have more info then.

 

[5taquitos]

Haven't the Play promotion games always been release-date exclusive to PS? Does that mean this won't be part of the promotion?

 

[FlashbladeGAF]

I Kickstarted my own Birthday gift!

Furi warmed me up for this supposedly difficult adventure. I'm ready!

 

[BlackBuzzard]

How is the XB1 port coming out before the WiiU when that was an actual stretch goal seems a bit odd same for Vita.

 

[wesleyshark]

Day 1 for xbox for me.

 

[Choomp]

Finally. Day 1 PS4, got the funds in mah wallet already

 

[Rocketz]

Hype!

 

[Sword Of Doom]

Fuck yes! Time to double dip!

Before someone ask, the PS Vita port was still in development last April, but it needs more optimization. It will not be cross-buy with the PS4 version. The Wii U port is still in limbo.

Guess I will not be double dipping :-/

 

[ThisOne]

I will buy it on ps4 and play it.

 

[Slixshot]

Awww yiss.

 

[reptilescorpio]

Fuck yes, will end up with a backer key for PS4 and then rebuy for Vita

 

[LightningXCE]

Day 1

 

[enixbelmont]

So does it include co-op mode? I assume yes, but you never know.

Hope so. It's day 1 if it does(and doesnt have weird limitations, like not being able to make progress/upgrade stuff/unlock trophies). Otherwise, I'll wait on a sale.

 

[SeanTSC]

Yay, I've been waiting for this. Definitely picking up the PS4 version day one.

 

[Dan]

Cool. Now I'll play it. I got two copies from backing, but my laptop is pretty old. I've been waiting to get my PS4 key.

 

[jacobeid]

Quick'n'dirty, one-sentence summation of your experience with the game-- if you don't mind, that is?

It reminded me a lot of the first time I played LTTP or Link's Awakening DX but with better combat scenarios, insane art direction and audio, and an overwhelming sense of resource scarcity, desolation, and loneliness.

 

[SJRB]

Holy shit, YES!

Can't wait.

 

[Death Metalist]

Yesss. Xbox One version for me day 1.

 

[BananasWithGuns]

Awesome, can't wait.

 

[LiK]

Haven't played my Steam copy. Will wait for my backer code for PS4 now. Almost there.

 

[RexNovis]

Been anxiously awaiting the console release since it came out n PC. Will buy ASAP.

 

[Surface of Me]

Didn't even know this was heading towards X1, pleasantly surprised.

 

[AuthenticM]

Disc release?

 

[guybrushfreeman]

Not sure what they're thinking with no cross buy. Cross buy works well to drive sales on all platforms. The number of people who will buy both the ps4 and vita versions is absolutely much smaller than the number of extra people who would buy a single cross buy version. I would've bought it with cross buy but without it I just won't bother. Already finished it once on PC anyway.

 

[Ridley327]

Disc release?

Probably wouldn't be until much later, if at all. This would be more in LRG's wheelhouse.

 

[afternoon delight]

Get ready for the GOTY! Can't wait to see people's reactions.

 

[StaffyManasse]

Oh nice, been waiting for this one!

 

[Slixshot]

Get ready for the GOTY! Can't wait to see people's reactions.

^_^ I finally will dive deep into it!