Shipbreaking is coming to Game Pass, too
The shipbreaking sim set in space is ready to leave the docks.Hardspace: Shipbreakeris leaving Steam Early Access and launching into version 1.0 on June 12, 2025.
Developer Blackbird Interactive and Focus Entertainment confirmed the news today, alongside theannouncementthat it’s coming to PC Game Pass on the same date.
Blackbird Interactive alsowent back over everythingthat’s been announced for the full launch. The 1.0 update will include the final act ofHardspace: 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: Shipbreakerhasbeen one to watchfor 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 ofHardspace: Shipbreakeris set for May 24.
