Released in Early Access at the start of 2025, Hyper Light Breaker is the eagerly awaited successor to Hyper Light Drifter. This multiplayer roguelite has been consistently updating, driven by enthusiastic feedback from Heart Machine’s community. The upcoming update titled ‘Buried Below’ will arrive on April 29, introducing a revised roguelite run structure, a new onboarding tutorial, a new playable character, and the mighty Crown boss, Maw.

In a trailer supplied to Game Rant, Heart Machine showcases Maw, the new Crown, as the toughest opponent Hyper Light Breaker players will tackle yet. Maw incorporates new weapons, characters, and enhanced gameplay mechanics, serving as the ultimate challenge for players.

Maw: The Largest Boss Encounter Yet

Maw’s entrance is marked by a dramatic descent onto the battlefield, engaging Breakers in a flurry of attack patterns. With both melee and ranged assaults, players must navigate a variety of threats including powerful claw strikes, a fiery breath attack, and a barrage of projectiles, setting the stage for a formidable encounter. In discussions about Maw, Michael Clark, the Lead Producer, remarked:

“Maw is unlike our other Crowns - I think she herself is larger than the entire church arena where Dro’s fight occurs. Our other Crowns are formidable, but they still roam the arena - Maw dominates it, reaching in to strike.”

With Maw towering over previous bosses, her size noticeably alters the gameplay dynamics, leading to a radically different challenge than previous encounters. This design approach reflects Heart Machine’s commitment to delivering compelling content as the Early Access phase progresses.