Hyper Light Drifter Special Edition Lands On Android, Years After iOS Debut

The acclaimed indie game, Hyper Light Drifter, makes its triumphant debut on Android as the Hyper Light Drifter Special Edition. Originally captivating iOS players in 2019, this 2D action-adventure RPG from Heart Machine is now available on Google Play.

Familiar Territory?

In this Special Edition, you play as a Drifter—a technologically adept adventurer exploring a vibrant but perilous world brimming with lost technologies and hidden lore. Adding to the epic exploration and combat is your character's struggle with a mysterious illness, creating a personal quest for survival and a cure.

Rich with treasure and steeped in the echoes of a dark past, Hyper Light Drifter's savage landscape offers an unforgettable journey of danger, discovery, and compelling storytelling.

The gameplay is challenging yet incredibly rewarding. Mastering weapons, like the energy sword that charges with successful hits, requires precision and strategy. The game's stunning 16-bit graphics deserve special mention, showcasing breathtaking visuals as you traverse golden deserts, vibrant pink forests, and crystalline mountains.

The Special Edition boasts enhancements including up to 60 fps, a brand-new Tower Climb mode, and the addition of the Crystal Shot and Blade Caster Sword. A new outfit awaits discovery, alongside Google Play Achievements and gamepad compatibility for those preferring button controls.

Ready to dive in? Watch the trailer for Hyper Light Drifter Special Edition below:

With its hand-animated characters and environments, evocative soundtrack, and a world teeming with secrets and branching paths, Hyper Light Drifter Special Edition delivers a captivating adventure. Having impressed players since its 2016 Steam release, this premium title is a must-have on the Google Play Store.

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