Hyperlight Survivor

Released: Nov 17, 2023
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Last updated: 14 Sep 2026, 17:23 GMT

Updates & announcements

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27 Jun 2024Developer post
Update 1.4 is now Live - The Showdown!
Hi everyone! The last update for Hyperlight Survivor is now available! This update will be the biggest one yet! New weapons, spaceships and a new rank. Also a lot of Quality of life improvements and a total rework of the game balance. I've worked very hard on this update and I ho
Hi everyone!
The last update for Hyperlight Survivor is now available!
This update will be the biggest one yet! New weapons, spaceships and a new rank. Also a lot of Quality of life improvements and a total rework of the game balance. I've worked very hard on this update and I hope you'll enjoy it!
Also, this was my first commercial project ever so I want to thank everyone who supported the game, hope you liked it!
Can't wait to show you my next works, in the meantime, you can follow my game developer journey here: Follow Me Here!
Here's the changelog:
Weapons
New Weapon: Shock Missile
"Shoots a modified missile equipped with lightning cannons"
New Weapon: Medcharge
"Drops a charge that releases up to 5 medpacks on detonation"
Ships
New Spaceship: Tempest
Ultra: Nova Charge
"Shoots a supercharged Shock Missile that releases six Grapple Missiles on impact"
New Spaceship: Punisher
Ultra: Endbringer
"Overcharge the ship to generate a Plasma Shield and activates the Front Missile Cannons"

Interceptor Ultra cost reduced 20%
Harbinger Ultra cost reduced 15%
Heavy Sentry heals 3 HP every 6 seconds (instead of 5)
Ship Upgrades now unlocks exclusively by ranking
Destroyer ship now unlocks by reaching Silver I
Contracts Balance

Hard Contracts grants 20% more points
The Reckoning contract penalty decreased 20%
Reappearance contract penalty decreased 13%
Sector Survival Extreme difficulty timer reduced to 10 minutes (instead of 15)
Events

Spawner Event is now easier to beat
Improvements

White Transition Effect darkened
Arena's obstacles are 10% smaller
Enemies spawners from Medium to Extreme difficulty have been reworked
Ranks
New Rank: GODLIKE
That's all for Hyperlight Survivor!
See you soon!
Witt
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15 Dec 2023Developer post
Update 1.3 is now Live - New Event & New Weapon
Hi everyone! A new update for Hyperlight Survivor is now available! This update will include a brand new event "Asteroids Rain". Survive incoming asteroids that will bounce across the arena and split into smaller parts once being destroyed. It will also include a new Weapon, the
25 Nov 2023Developer post
Update 1.2.1 is now Live - Balance
Balance Medium Contracts Balanced Excessive Arsenal now requires 200 Weapon Box (instead of 250) to unlock Square Gunners take more time to spawn Reapers health decreased from 15 to 12 The arena with four turrets has been reworked Weapon Boxes now spawn more frequently
Balance

Medium Contracts Balanced
Excessive Arsenal now requires 200 Weapon Box (instead of 250) to unlock
Square Gunners take more time to spawn
Reapers health decreased from 15 to 12
The arena with four turrets has been reworked
Weapon Boxes now spawn more frequently
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23 Nov 2023Developer post
Update 1.2 is now Live - New Contract & Alternative Controls!
Hi everyone! A new update for Hyperlight Survivor is now available! Here's the changelog: Enemies New enemy type: Reapers Advanced spaceships equipped with bullet cannons, powerful missiles and a nanoswarm charge that detonates once the ship gets destroyed. Contracts New Contract
20 Nov 2023Developer post
Update 1.1 is now Live - New Enemy Type & Balance!
Hi everyone! First of all, thanks for the positive reception that the game is receiving, that means a lot! This first update will introduce a new enemy type: The Square Gunner! . You will find it at the beginning of your runs in Medium and Hard Contracts. Here's the full Changelo
Hi everyone!
First of all, thanks for the positive reception that the game is receiving, that means a lot!
This first update will introduce a new enemy type: The Square Gunner!. You will find it at the beginning of your runs in Medium and Hard Contracts.
Here's the full Changelog:
Enemies

New Enemy Type: Square Gunner
Balance

Interceptor Ultra cost reduced 5%
Destroyer Ultra cost increased 5%
Destroyer speed increased 10%
Mines deployment time decreased 30%
Reworks

Firewall Event Arena Reworked
That's all for this first update!
See you soon!
Witt
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17 Nov 2023Developer post
Hyperlight Survivor Is Now Available!
Hi everyone! HYPERLIGHT SURVIVOR IS NOW AVAILABLE AND IT'S 25% OFF The wait is finally over! Get ready to fight hundreds of enemies in ever-changing arenas, build a lethal arsenal of powerful weapons, unlock new spaceships, reach new ranks and become the ultimate Champion! Here's
10 Nov 2023Developer post
Hyperlight Survivor Launch Date!
Hi everyone! It is with immense pleasure that I announce that Hyperlight Survivor is ready and that it will be released on November 17th! I worked very hard on this game and I can't wait to share it with you! Meanwhile here's some of the game features: 4 Unique Spaceships to Unlo
Hi everyone!
It is with immense pleasure that I announce that Hyperlight Survivor is ready and that it will be released on November 17th! I worked very hard on this game and I can't wait to share it with you!
Meanwhile here's some of the game features:

4 Unique Spaceships to Unlock and Upgrade
5 - 30 minutes missions for shorts gameplay sessions
Unique mission types with 4 different difficulty modes
Ranking System
A Vast Arsenal of weapons to destroy your opponets
Different Power-Ups that will facilitate your Survival
Cards System with special upgrades for your Weapons and Power-Ups
Different Arenas full of Threats that change continuously during your run
Also, here's the Launch Trailer to have a closer look at the game!
Watch on YouTube
WISHLIST NOW!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2522940/Hyperlight_Survivor/
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12 Aug 2023Developer post
Welcome to Hyperlight Survivor!
Competitive Bullet Hell! Fight against endless hordes of enemies in ever-changing arenas, unlock new spaceships and upgrade them with devastating weapons and Power-Ups. Beat your highscore and reach new ranks to become the ultimate Champion! Some of the game features Competitive
Competitive Bullet Hell!
Fight against endless hordes of enemies in ever-changing arenas, unlock new spaceships and upgrade them with devastating weapons and Power-Ups. Beat your highscore and reach new ranks to become the ultimate Champion!
Some of the game features

Competitive System
Fast-paced Bullet Hell with roguelite mechanics
Multiple spaceships to unlock, each one with a different Ultra Attack
Ever-changing Arenas
If you're interested and want to know more about the game, consider to Wishlist and Follow!
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Updates & announcements

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Contracts Balance

Events

Improvements

Ranks

Events

Weapons

Balance

Bugfix

Balance

Enemies

Contracts

Balance

Improvements

Enemies

Balance

Reworks

WISHLIST NOW!

Competitive Bullet Hell!

Some of the game features