Blackbird Interactive is an independent video game development studio founded in 2010 and headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. The studio was co-founded by Rob Cunningham, Yossarian King, and Aaron Kambeitz - three veterans who previously co-founded Relic Entertainment - and has since assembled talent from studios including EA, Capcom, The Coalition, and Relic. Vancouver's position as a hub for game development, film, and animation makes it a fitting base for a studio that operates across multiple creative disciplines.
The studio's released titles include Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak, Hardspace: Shipbreaker, Minecraft Legends, and Homeworld 3. Alongside its game development work, Blackbird Interactive maintains an internal CG cinematics department led by the founder of Pixar Canada, extending the studio's capabilities into animation and film-related production. The company was recognised among Canada's fastest-growing companies by The Globe and Mail and Deloitte in both 2020 and 2021.
Blackbird Interactive operates on a four-day work week, a policy the studio has implemented as part of a broader emphasis on sustainable working practices. The studio describes its culture as oriented toward long-term careers and creative fulfillment alongside its commitment to craft.