EVERSPACE Team at ROCKFISH Games Receives Multi-Million Euro Grant For Next Project

Hamburg-based indie game studio ROCKFISH Games has been awarded an €8 million grant from the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) to develop the next entry in the acclaimed EVERSPACE franchise. 

This grant is currently the largest yet given to a German video game developer from this fund and will be paid out over five years. In turn, ROCKFISH Games will be able to create multiple new roles at the studio. 

ROCKFISH Games CEO and Co-Founder Michael Schade said the following:

“We are beyond pleased to receive this grant from the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space. 

Over the last decade, ROCKFISH Games has been among the country’s top video game studios, showing Germany can deliver award-winning titles through teamwork, strong technical knowledge, and innovative design.” 

ROCKFISH Games CEO and Co-Founder Michael Schade added:

“Ongoing investment in the video game industry shows Germany is aiming to take its place as one of the top countries for video game development. 

By supporting this creative industry, Germany not only demonstrates its technical and artistic strength, but also promotes growth in programming, design, visual effects, music, art, storytelling, and many other disciplines that contribute to game creation. 

As around 85% of our revenue comes from outside Germany and, as a fully independent self-publishing studio, all ROCKFISH Games profits are taxed here, this funding is also a strong deal for German taxpayers.”

Schade continued:

“EVERSPACE has grown into a franchise that means a great deal to our team and the global community of space game fans, so it is exciting to confirm that our next project will once again take players into this universe.

Thanks to this substantial federal grant, we can significantly expand the scope of our ambitions for the next EVERSPACE title, invest in entirely new gameplay experiences that we have already proven in our prototype, and grow our team to deliver the best possible space action experience for our fans.”

Schade concluded:

“Despite record profits globally, the video game industry faced significant challenges in recent years, with many studio closures around the world, including in Germany. 

For independent developers like ROCKFISH Games, this support is a crucial foundation for growth, competitiveness with lower-cost regions, and long-term stability.

Independence has allowed us to retain creative control and to pivot quickly based on team and player feedback, which has been central to developing the EVERSPACE franchise. 

With the backing of this new grant, we can keep focusing on what we do best: making great games for dedicated niche audiences.”

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