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Blackbird Interactive Reacquires Hardspace: Shipbreaker IP

The full buyback restores studio control, paving the way for fan-driven testing under the LYNX Pioneer Program.

Overview

  • Blackbird has regained all intellectual property rights for Hardspace: Shipbreaker from Focus Entertainment, ending the publisher’s partial ownership stake.
  • The studio has opened registration for its LYNX Pioneer Program, inviting fans to participate in exclusive playtests and development feedback.
  • A small update to Hardspace: Shipbreaker will deploy new splash screens, logos, and privacy policy text to reflect the studio’s sole ownership.
  • Blackbird confirmed that multiple Hardspace projects are in active development but provided no further details on timelines or themes.
  • Lyrical Games will publish Blackbird’s next title, with a formal reveal scheduled for this year’s Gamescom.