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In The Black

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Nuclear-powered space combat in the 23rd century! In The Black ® is an intense, realistic space combat simulator with a serious respect for science. It is laser focused on the pilot experience and features single- and online multiplayer game modes, plus robust ship customization options.

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Not a fan of the flight system.

Honestly there are times where i think "realism" is something that ought to be ignored in video games.

LupisVolk

Apr 2 @ 7:10pm

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The New Contracts Mode features 10 new single-player mission scenarios including favorites like Search & Destroy, Drone Sweep, and Interdiction.

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Playtesting TDM in an asteroid mining facility.

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Space is a little bit safer today...

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[Official] In The Black FAQ

Comprehensive FAQ for In The Black - Everything You Need to Know Your complete guide to In The Black! This FAQ covers everything from the game's hard science approach to realistic space combat, multiplayer features, gameplay mechanics, weapons systems, VR/...

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[Official] In The Black Known Issues List

This is a list of the currently known issues that may impact your enjoyment of In The Black. Each issue is identified by category and then described in detail, usually with an additional note. Where possible, a workaround is provided. Finally, the severity...

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[Official] In The Black Video Guides

This acts as the video guide page for in game mechanics, and tips and tricks while playing In The Black. Every video that comes in can also be found on the In The Black Youtube channel.

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[Official] In The Black Demo Pilot Manual

The Pilot Manual provides information on how to operate the two available spacecraft and their systems and includes an introduction to the basic principles of spaceflight. It also contains a comprehensive overview of the various modes, and how to navigate ...

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HOTAS/HOSAS support, non-XInput device compatibility

Will there be full support for HOTAS/HOSAS setups, especially those by Thrustmaster, VKB, Logitech/Saitek and other flight stick manufacturers?

sfried

Dec 1, 2025 @ 3:50am

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Please, make the game focus on the offline mode.

I think it's crucial for a space-based game to have an offline mode, there is a vast majority of Sci-Fi fans likes to play completely alone from time to time. Making a game is making a world, and there will be time that a person want to go to another world without real world's troubles and/or quarrels to bother you. And if you make an entire online game, this is what will happen: 1. There are a lot better and more mature online-only space games, and most of your players will focus on them. 2. You will los...

SolitudeWrlions

Mar 31 @ 9:34am

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Will not support any sort of HOTAS

I have tried to program my thrustmaster 16000M multiple times and it won't work. It recognized my throttle and not joystick. When I switched to joystick gremlin, it recognized the joystick but not throttle. Now it won't recognize either.