Airship Interactive has entered administration, transferring all employees and assets to a newly formed entity called Airmergent

Update, July 15, 2025: The assets of Airship Interactive have been acquired by a new entity called Airmergent, which is a successor to the original studio.

This acquisition was made to address broader challenges within the industry, as stated in an official release. Under the UK's TUPE regulations, all employees of Airship Interactive have transitioned to Airmergent, ensuring no interruptions in employment terms, salaries, or client services.

The studio, maintaining its focus on high-quality art services, will also enhance its capabilities with co-developments and a stronger strategic concentration on technical prowess.

According to the statement, the current management funded this changeover to continue the business's operations seamlessly and retain the studio's artistic legacy.

Joe Harford, CEO of Airmergent, remarked, "Airmergent enables us to safeguard our team, uphold the work we cherish, and create a more robust enterprise. We are building upon the reputation Airship has worldwide, venturing into collaboration, improved workflows, and more flexible work methods."

"I commend our team's perseverance and thank our partners for their ongoing support in this new chapter," Harford added.

Original article: July 14, 2025: Earlier this month, Airship Interactive, a UK-based co-developer, entered into administration.

The firm, known for its art services within the gaming sector, appointed an administrator on July 1, as stated in the official public record. Records from Companies House list the studio under administration status. As of January 2025, the company had a workforce of 78.

CEO and founder Joe Harford, through a holdings company, owns Airship Interactive, which remains outside the administration process. He informed City AM about the future moves for the brand.

"Airship Interactive has rebranded as Airship, now a specialist creative studio under the ownership of Airmergent," Harford stated.

He mentioned that the former leadership and staff of Airship Interactive would steer the newly formed Airmergent, aimed at adapting to the ever-changing gaming industry. More updates are expected shortly.

Changes in registered offices from Macclesfield to Manchester were noted in Companies House on July 14, 2025.

Mike Dillon of administrator Leonard Curtis noted in City AM that, after an official administration process, Airship Interactive Ltd's business and assets have successfully transitioned to Airmergent Limited.

Incorporated in September 2024, Airmergent Limited's registration details appear on Companies House.

GamesIndustry.biz has requested additional information regarding the implications of this transition for the staff.

Founded in 2008, Airship Interactive relocated to Manchester in 2022, planning for growth at that time, as reported by GamesIndustry.biz.

Among other projects, Airship Interactive's recent collaborations have included notable titles such as Baldur's Gate 3, Starfield, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard.