The world of Hyper Light Breaker just got a little more exciting. The latest February 2025 update has dropped, bringing with it the game’s very first post-launch character. But that’s not all—players can also expect fresh enemy types, balancing tweaks, and a mountain of bug fixes that make the experience smoother than ever.

Heart Machine, the indie studio behind this open-world roguelite, first launched Hyper Light Breaker into Steam Early Access back in January 2025. The plan? A full year of refining the game, responding to player feedback, and rolling out regular updates packed with new content. This latest patch, version 0.5.2.110690, is just the next step in that journey.

Meet Ravona, the Newest Breaker

One of the biggest highlights of this update is the introduction of Ravona, the game’s first new playable character. She can be unlocked directly from the character selection menu and is built for players who love going all-in on offense. Ravona specializes in unleashing devastating bursts of damage in short windows, making her a high-risk, high-reward pick. Her two SyComs, Reaper and Ranger, are designed to boost her critical hit chance and fire rate, allowing her to tear through enemies with pure aggression.

New Holobytes Shake Up the Loadout System

Holobytes, a core part of any Hyper Light Breaker build, are also getting some love in this update. Three new Holobytes have been added, each offering unique advantages in combat:

• Hunter’s Mark: Enemies hit with a Rail take 20% more melee damage.
• Spark Seeker: Every Rail shot has a 25% chance to fire a heat-seeking bullet.
• Impact Implosion: Charged attacks emit an energy pulse that applies the weapon’s status effect while dealing 25 extra damage.

More Weapon Affixes for Customization

Weapons are getting even more variety with three new affixes—unique passive bonuses that can be found on different weapons throughout the game:

• Necrotic Cutter
• Plasma Heater
• Anemic Edge

Each one enhances a different type of status effect, giving players even more ways to fine-tune their playstyle.

New Enemies and Balance Tweaks

The update isn’t just about giving players more firepower—it’s also throwing new threats into the mix. Two fresh enemy types have entered the battlefield:

• Croc Brute Elite
• Bullet Leaper

In addition to these new foes, the Danger Meter has been rebalanced, visual effects (VFX) have been enhanced, and several quality-of-life improvements have been made. Players will now notice automatic disabling of looting and hoverboard use when combat is active, making fights feel more fluid and immersive.

What’s Next? March 2025 Update Incoming

Looking ahead, Heart Machine isn’t slowing down. The game’s latest roadmap promises another major update in March 2025. This upcoming patch will introduce a new Assassin character, additional enemy types, more weapon affixes, and even more Holobytes. Of course, balance changes and bug fixes will also be included, ensuring Hyper Light Breaker keeps evolving throughout its early access period.

For now, players can dive into the February update, experiment with Ravona’s aggressive playstyle, and take on the new challenges that have arrived. If this update is anything to go by, Hyper Light Breaker is only going to get better from here.