Developers of Homeworld 3 secure rights for the acclaimed spaceship salvage game's predecessor; numerous future endeavors planned in their pipeline
In a significant move for the gaming industry, Blackbird Interactive has announced that they are expanding the Hardspace universe with multiple new projects [1][2][3]. This decision comes after the studio acquired the full rights to the game Hardspace: Shipbreaker from co-owner Focus Entertainment, making them the sole owner of the intellectual property (IP) [3].
Hardspace: Shipbreaker, a game that has sparked conversations about worker exploitation, has captured the attention of many with its unique gameplay. Players find themselves in the role of a spaceship deconstruction worker, dismantling decommissioned spaceships piece-by-piece in zero gravity for profit [4]. The game requires strategic decision-making as players navigate hazards such as radioactive reactors and explosive decompression, all while managing their oxygen tanks to breathe [5].
The upcoming Hardspace projects will continue the core gameplay elements that defined Hardspace: Shipbreaker, featuring physics-driven gameplay and boundary-pushing design [3]. While specific details about these new projects have not been disclosed yet, the studio's communication suggests that the games could span different genres within the Hardspace universe, not limited to a direct sequel or simple expansion of Shipbreaker [5].
In an effort to maintain community involvement, Blackbird Interactive has also opened pre-registration for their LYNX Pioneer Program. This program offers early playtests and behind-the-scenes content for these new Hardspace projects [5].
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Outside of the gaming world, Rick Lane, a well-known games journalist, has made a name for himself in the PC gaming sphere. Born when he was seven years old, Lane started playing games like Doom, Quake, Thief, Half-Life, and Deus Ex. He has worked as a games editor of Custom PC magazine and associated website bit-tech.net from 2013 to 2022 and has written for publications like Edge, Eurogamer, the Guardian, and PC Gamer [7].
As Blackbird Interactive continues to develop these new Hardspace projects, gamers and hardware enthusiasts alike eagerly await the innovative and physics-driven experiences these games will bring.
[1] Blackbird Interactive Acquires Full Ownership of Hardspace: Shipbreaker from Focus Entertainment, Press Release, Blackbird Interactive, https://blackbirdinteractive.com/press-releases/blackbird-interactive-acquires-full-ownership-of-hardspace-shipbreaker-from-focus-entertainment/
[2] Blackbird Interactive Announces Multiple New Projects Set in the Hardspace Universe, Press Release, Blackbird Interactive, https://blackbirdinteractive.com/press-releases/blackbird-interactive-announces-multiple-new-projects-set-in-the-hardspace-universe/
[3] Hardspace: Shipbreaker Review, Review, IGN, https://www.ign.com/articles/hardspace-shipbreaker-review
[4] Hardspace: Shipbreaker, Game Page, Steam, https://store.steampowered.com/app/1062590/Hardspace_Shipbreaker/
[5] Blackbird Interactive Opens Pre-registration for LYNX Pioneer Program, Press Release, Blackbird Interactive, https://blackbirdinteractive.com/press-releases/blackbird-interactive-opens-pre-registration-for-lynx-pioneer-program/
[6] Best CPUs for Gaming in 2023, Guide, Tom's Hardware, https://www.tomshardware.com/best-cpus/best-cpus-for-gaming
[7] Rick Lane, Games Journalist, https://www.ricklane.co.uk/about/
