Harebrained Schemes and Paradox Interactive Part Ways, Developer Seeks New Opportunities

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Publisher Paradox Interactive and developer Harebrained Schemes (The Lamplighters League, Battletech, Shadowrun) have agreed to part ways, as announced in the publisher’s recently published press release. The separation is the result of a mutual agreement, stemming from each party’s strategic and creative priorities. Paradox will retain ownership of The Lamplighters League and other games developed by the studio. Harebrained Schemes will seek new publishing, partnership, and investment opportunities.

Per COO of Paradox Charlotta Nilsson,

“Paradox has refocused its strategy towards its core niches within strategy and management games with endless qualities.

We and HBS’ leadership have been discussing what would happen after the release of The Lamplighters League, but a new project or sequel in the same genre was not in line with our portfolio plans. Hence, we believe that a separation would be the best way forward. We’re very happy that this talented, gifted studio has the chance to continue and can’t wait to see what they will make next.”

The developer will continue to support The Lamplighters League through the end of the year. Per Studio Operations Manager Brian Poel,

“Harebrained Schemes will support The Lamplighters League through the end of the year while we seek funding and partnerships for an independent future in 2024/ Our studio mission remains the same: to make games that challenge your mind and touch your heart.”

The Lamplighters League is the company’s latest title and is currently on Xbox Game Pass. Check out our review of the game here as well as the full press release below.


Harebrained Schemes and Paradox Interactive to part ways as the Seattle-based developer seeks new opportunities

Paradox Interactive (Paradox) and Harebrained Schemes (HBS) – developers of the Shadowrun trilogy, BATTLETECH and The Lamplighters League – have decided to part ways on 1 January 2024. The separation is the result of a mutual agreement, stemming from each party’s strategic and creative priorities. Paradox will retain ownership of The Lamplighters League and other games developed by the studio. HBS will seek new publishing, partnership, and investment opportunities. 

“Paradox has refocused its strategy towards its core niches within strategy and management games with endless qualities,” said Charlotta Nilsson, COO of Paradox. “We and HBS’ leadership have been discussing what would happen after the release of The Lamplighters League, but a new project or sequel in the same genre was not in line with our portfolio plans. Hence, we believe that a separation would be the best way forward. We’re very happy that this talented, gifted studio has the chance to continue and can’t wait to see what they will make next.”

“Harebrained Schemes will support The Lamplighters League through the end of the year while we seek funding and partnerships for an independent future in 2024,” said Brian Poel, Studio Operations Manager of HBS. “Our studio mission remains the same: to make games that challenge your mind and touch your heart.”

Parting Ways Press Release

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Haven’t tried Lamplighters yet, but I definitely want more Shadowrun from these people. I’d love for MS to acquire them and give Jordan Weisman the time, team, and money to make the ultimate Shadowrun game.

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I do prefer a new ip by them.