A big welcome back to all Loot Happens subscribers. Loot Happens is a weekly newsletter that is emailed and posted on LootHappens.com.
It's important to note that for premium subscribers, game offerings, and in-game content, every week is different. Sometimes it's in-game codes, Steam keys, and giveaways, but premium members will always get something special every mailing. We also occasionally get mind-blowing early access or premium games that pay for an entire year's subscription.
Each newsletter is generally structured as Premium Loot > Free Sub Giveaways > Game Feature > Game discounts.
Key Giveaway For Premium Subscribers: Haegemonia: The Solon Heritage
Haegemonia: The Solon Heritage is a stand-alone expansion that elevates the space strategy experience with 15 new maps, 10 unique ships, and over 70 inventions. Featuring enhanced AI, simultaneous invention research, new spy missions, and specialized hero units, it offers deeper tactical gameplay. With stunning visuals powered by the Walker engine, this multiplayer-focused adventure challenges players to colonize, trade, spy, and battle while balancing diplomacy to ensure their race's survival.
This game is a stand-alone expansion pack to Legions of Iron, but does not require the original game to play.
Chocolate Factory Simulator: Key Giveaway For Free Subscribers
Early Access: Chocolate Factory Simulator invites you into a whimsical steampunk world where you craft delightful chocolates for diverse customers. Utilize a clockwork workshop with gourmet machinery to create unique confections, from custom pralines to elaborately packaged treats. Discover new recipes, tailor chocolates to customer preferences, and explore vibrant personalities from distant lands. With the help of Nougat, your trusty automaton assistant, you’ll master the art of chocolate-making and satisfy every sweet tooth.
This game has not been released yet, so this would be early access. If you would like to be in the running for a key, hit reply and just put 'chocolate'. We will pick a winner and send over the key in 48 hours
Manor Lords: Key Giveaway For Free Subscribers
Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game that blends gridless city-building, resource management, and real-time tactical battles. Develop your village into a thriving city, manage historical production chains, and expand your lands through conquest, all while balancing the needs of your people against the challenges of the changing seasons. With an emphasis on historical accuracy and organic settlement growth, every decision shapes your kingdom’s future, from the layout of homes to the command of troops in battle.
If you would like to be in the running for a key, hit reply and just put 'lords'. We will pick a winner and send over the key in 48 hours
Historically Low Prices
This Loot Happens section on our website records past discounts on games and current ones available in the gaming industry. Our web crawlers work tirelessly daily to find the best deals across the gaming landscape.
These games are not just any games, but titles we truly love and highly respect. You can purchase them at prices we have never seen before!
Helldivers 2 [Steam]
Enlist yourself in the Helldivers and jump right into the fight to deliver freedom.$41.27 $25.40
DJMAX RESPECT V - V LIBERTY II PACK [Steam]
Meet the brand-new package and dive into a world of incredible music.$30.95 $6.84
Metro Exodus Gold Edition [Steam]
Metro Exodus continues Artyom’s story in the greatest Metro adventure yet.$41.27 $3.14
Undisputed [PS5]
Become Undisputed and rule the ring in the most authentic boxing game.$59.99 $44.99
Disney Dreamlight Valley [PS5]
Now it's up to you to discover the stories of this world and bring the magic back.$39.99 $29.99
Animal Crossing: New Horizons [Nintendo Switch]
Escape to a deserted island and create your paradise.$59.99 $41.99
DAVE THE DIVER [Nintendo Switch]
Explore and unravel the mysteries in the depths of the Blue Hole.$19.99 $13.99
Selfloss [Nintendo Switch]
Navigate the stunning world of Selfloss on foot or by boat.$29.99 $17.99
Featured Game Review: Hyper Light Breaker
Hyper Light Breaker is a thrilling multiplayer roguelite prequel to the beloved action RPG Hyper Light Drifter, blending Heart Machine's signature aesthetic with fresh gameplay mechanics. Borrowing elements from the studio’s acclaimed Solar Ash, it introduces exhilarating traversal tools that make exploration dynamic and engaging. Featuring a diverse roster of characters with extensive build customization, the game captures the addictive “one more run” appeal of titles like Risk of Rain 2 while delivering intense, skill-based challenges that keep players coming back for more.
Combat is tough but fair
Combat in Hyper Light Breaker is defined by its deliberate and rhythmic approach, delivering a challenge that feels tough yet rewarding. Enemies hit hard, and each attack or action the player takes is a calculated risk. Unlike fluid action games that reward button-mashing, the combat here leans into a Souls-like rhythm, where reading enemy attack patterns and timing dodges or parries is essential. A mistimed dodge or an overzealous attack can lead to quick failure, especially during boss fights, where mistakes can feel devastatingly costly.
Players should expect to die frequently as they learn the intricacies of each encounter, much like in traditional Souls-like games. This iterative approach to progression emphasizes skill and persistence over raw power. While tackling bosses solo is demanding, the potential for multiplayer to balance these encounters offers exciting possibilities. Whether as a lone adventurer or part of a team, Hyper Light Breaker ensures every victory feels hard-earned and meaningful.
The environments are gorgeous and fun
Exploration takes center stage in Hyper Light Breaker, blending breathtaking visuals with engaging traversal mechanics. Each run begins in the hub, launching players into a mix of handcrafted and procedurally generated areas filled with resources to gather and secrets to uncover. The goal is straightforward yet compelling: collect as much as possible, return to base to fuel progression, and prepare for an even more successful next outing.
True to Heart Machine's reputation, the game’s visuals are a standout feature. Hyper Light Breaker masterfully translates the pixel-art charm of Hyper Light Drifter into a vivid 3D world. Its vibrant color palette, awe-inspiring vistas, and the juxtaposition of futuristic and ancient architectural elements create a world that feels alive and inviting. Even in an early demo build, the environments compelled us to pause and take in the beauty, hinting at the narrative depth that we eagerly anticipate being revealed in the final game.
Bottom line
Hyper Light Breaker combines challenging combat, captivating exploration, and stunning visuals into a roguelite experience that feels both familiar and fresh. Heart Machine successfully builds on the foundations of Hyper Light Drifter and Solar Ash, delivering a game that rewards skill, creativity, and persistence. With its rhythmic, deliberate combat, diverse traversal tools, and beautifully crafted environments, the game promises to keep players engaged run after run.
While some aspects, such as the overarching narrative and progression systems, remain under wraps, the early hands-on experience showcases a solid foundation that hints at great potential. Whether you're a solo adventurer mastering tough boss fights or part of a team exploring vibrant landscapes, Hyper Light Breaker is shaping up to be an enthralling addition to the roguelike genre.
Next Week
There is a lot to look forward to in every newsletter, and we are in active communication with several developers and studios. More to come next week!
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