Jump Ship Rebrands as Jump Space Amid Trademark Dispute
▼ Summary
– The game formerly known as *Jump Ship* has been renamed *Jump Space* due to trademark complications, with no impact on its release plans.
– A release date announcement for early access is expected at Gamescom this month, with a current Steam listing showing Q3 2025.
– Developed by Keepsake Games, a studio formed by veterans from Mojang, Hazelight, and Coffee Stain, the game previously had the codename *Hyperspace*.
– *Jump Space* is a 4-player PvE co-op game featuring ship management, spacewalks, and planetary exploration, drawing comparisons to *Left 4 Dead* and *Sea of Thieves*.
– Over 1 million players have wishlisted the game on Steam, and a recent demo during Steam Next Fest attracted 500,000 players.
The upcoming cooperative spaceship adventure formerly known as Jump Ship has officially rebranded as Jump Space following trademark challenges. Developer Keepsake Games confirmed the name change in a recent Steam announcement, clarifying that the adjustment won’t delay the game’s planned early access launch. Fans can expect a release date reveal later this month during Gamescom, with the title currently slated for Q3 2025.
While the studio didn’t specify the exact trademark issues, the original name, a widely used idiom, may have clashed with existing intellectual property. Keepsake, founded by industry veterans from Mojang, Hazelight, and Coffee Stain Studios, embraced the shift, stating, “Jump Space feels like a natural fit, there’s more to the game than just the ship.” Interestingly, this marks the second name adjustment for the project, which initially carried the working title Hyperspace before its 2024 reveal as Jump Ship.
Jump Space drops players into a four-person crew managing a spacecraft across meticulously designed missions with procedural elements. Gameplay alternates between ship operations, zero-gravity repairs, and planetary exploration, blending teamwork with interstellar adventure. Often compared to Left 4 Dead and Sea of Thieves, the title leans into the growing niche of spacefaring PvE co-op games, aligning more closely with Void Crew than competitive counterparts like Wildgate.
The rebrand hasn’t dampened enthusiasm, over a million players have wishlisted the game on Steam. A closed beta is underway, and June’s Steam Next Fest demo attracted half a million participants, signaling strong anticipation. With Gamescom poised to unveil more details, Jump Space is charting a fresh course toward its 2025 debut.
(Source: GAMESPOT)
