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Blackbird Interactive Regains Full Control of Hardspace: Shipbreaker IP

The move paves the way for unannounced sequels and spin-offs, backed by a new Pioneer Program that invites fans to test and influence future Hardspace games.

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Overview

  • Blackbird Interactive reached an agreement with Focus Entertainment to reacquire full intellectual property rights to Hardspace: Shipbreaker and described the transfer as amicable, thanking Focus for its partnership.
  • The studio confirms it has multiple Hardspace projects in active development but has not disclosed specific titles or release timelines.
  • Registration is now open for the LYNX Pioneer Program, a community initiative offering exclusive early playtests and behind-the-scenes access to future Hardspace and other Blackbird projects.
  • Hardspace: Shipbreaker will receive a minor in-game update to reflect the ownership change, updating splash screens, logos and privacy policies.
  • Lyrical Games, the newly launched publishing arm of Lyrical Media, is set to publish Blackbird’s next release, which the studio expects to unveil at Gamescom.