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Heart Machine Employees Unionize After Job Cuts, Development Halt

3/10/2026

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Heart Machine unionized with Communications Workers of America Local 9003, representing 13 frontline employees.
The union was recognized in February 2025 after a majority voted in favor.
The move follows layoffs in November 2024 and the decision to halt Hyper Light Breaker development in October 2025.
Steph Aligbe, a gameplay tools engineer at Heart Machine, said protecting their craft through collective action was important.

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Heart Machine unionized with Communications Workers of America Local 9003, representing 13 frontline employees.
The union was recognized in February 2025 after a majority voted in favor.
The move follows layoffs in November 2024 and the decision to halt Hyper Light Breaker development in October 2025.
Steph Aligbe, a gameplay tools engineer at Heart Machine, said protecting their craft through collective action was important.