Hardspace: Shipbreaker launches out of Early Access on May 24

Shipbreaking is coming to Game Pass, too

The shipbreaking sim set in space is ready to leave the docks. Hardspace: Shipbreaker is leaving Steam Early Access and launching into version 1.0 on May 24, 2022.

Developer Blackbird Interactive and Focus Entertainment confirmed the news today, alongside the announcement that it’s coming to PC Game Pass on the same date.

Blackbird Interactive also went back over everything that’s been announced for the full launch. The 1.0 update will include the final act of Hardspace: Shipbreaker‘s campaign, bringing the events of Act One and Two to a conclusion.

Saving and loading in-progress salvages is also on the way. Progression, performance, and stability will all be fine-tuned. There will be a progression reset for the 1.0 update, but the dev team says this is the final one.

You’re a ship-breaker, scrap-taker

Hardspace: Shipbreaker has been one to watch for those who like to scrap ships. The first-person sim game is all about breaking down old ships for their best components. It might sound like tedious or boring work, but only if you’ve never accidentally tripped a reactor core.

The basic idea is that you, as a shipbreaker, carefully pick apart ships and comb their innards for valuable pieces. It’s both cathartic and stress-inducing, made all the more dangerous thanks to zero-G. Carefully maneuvering pieces into the right place is all part of a careful, elaborate dance to get the most creds.

There’s a campaign with a story and dangerous mega-corp involved. But if that’s not your cup of space tea, there’s also a leaderboard mode to challenge others in. Or maybe just relax with a no-limits Freeplay ship salvage instead.

In a press release, Blackbird also confirms that it’s still working on a future release for consoles. But for now, the 1.0 update and full launch of Hardspace: Shipbreaker is set for May 24.