Blacknut is a Privately Owned company headquartered in France, founded in 2016, and employs approximately 40 individuals. The company specializes in consumer gaming, offering a cloud gaming service that provides subscribers with unlimited access to a catalog of over 500 video games. The platform operates on a "click and play" model, allowing users to stream games instantly across a variety of devices, including computers, smartphones, and smart TVs, without the need for downloads. The service supports up to five separate player profiles per account, each with optional parental controls, and allows for local multiplayer with up to four controllers.
On September 16, 2026, Blacknut and Square Enix announced the availability of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE on Blacknut, expanding their collaboration and bringing the RPG experience to the cloud. Square Enix stated this reflects its commitment to making high-quality gaming experiences accessible across diverse platforms and business models. Earlier, on September 2, 2026, Blacknut expanded into the Middle East and North Africa through a partnership with Media Ranch, adopting a carrier-first strategy. Palestinian carrier Jawwal is set to become the first operator to offer the service to its subscribers. Previously, on September 1, 2026, Blacknut collaborated with value mobile brand TNT, providing subscribers access to over 1000 premium video games streamed directly from the cloud without requiring downloads.