Cosmik
Legal & Licenses
Last updated: 26 October 2026
About Cosmik
Cosmik is an independent software company operated by COSMIK LABS, LLC. This website introduces Tectra, for creating 3D structures, and HPLX, for creating custom stories for Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
Independent and unofficial projects
Cosmik Labs and its HPLX projects are independent and unofficial. They are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Frictional Games or the other owners of the games and technology discussed here. The original HPL engines, games, source code and assets remain the property of Frictional Games and their respective rights holders. Game names, trademarks, logos, and other third-party material remain the property of their respective owners. References to them identify the games, technology, or compatibility being discussed.
What HPLX is
HPLX is an independent editor for Amnesia: The Dark Descent’s custom stories. It includes a reimplementation of the game that runs it using assets from the player’s retail installation, so stories can be played inside the editor. Its focus is making custom-story creation for the original game easier and better.
Free to use
Cosmik Labs does not, and never will, require payment to use HPLX. This commitment applies to HPLX, not to the original retail games, which are obtained separately and may cost money. HPLX remains in development, with no public release or download yet.
Software licenses
Each project’s source code and releases are governed by the license and notices supplied with that project or release. Check the relevant LICENSE, COPYING, and third-party notice files before using, modifying, or redistributing software. A project’s description on this website does not grant additional rights or establish a license for material that has not been released.
Dependencies and other third-party components may have their own licenses. This page does not replace those terms, remove attribution requirements, or apply one license to every Cosmik project.
Frictional Games released the source code for Amnesia: The Dark Descent and A Machine for Pigs under GPLv3. This grants rights under that license; it does not transfer ownership or make the original game assets freely redistributable.
Frictional Games’ source release and asset clarification
Original game assets
HPLX game reimplementations require a legitimately obtained local retail installation of the relevant original game. HPLX never bundles or distributes original game assets. Original game assets, including artwork, models, textures, audio, maps, and story content, remain subject to their owners’ rights and terms. A license for engine or project code does not grant permission to copy or redistribute those assets.
Cosmik does not grant rights to any third-party game content. Users are responsible for obtaining the original game and any permissions needed for their intended use.
Cosmik branding
For Cosmik brand assets, consult the license and usage guidance in the public brand repository. Software licenses should not be assumed to cover names, logos, or other brand assets.
Development status and warranties
Project descriptions may include work in progress and planned features. Availability, compatibility, and plans may change. Any software warranties or disclaimers are governed by the applicable license and law; this page does not override those terms or rights that cannot lawfully be excluded.
Contact
For questions about licenses, attribution, or material shown on this site, email [email protected]. Include the relevant page or project and enough detail to identify the concern.