Homeworld 3

Long-awaited follow-up to the Homeworld game series

Homeworld 3 is a premium strategy title for PC developed by Blackbird Interactive. It is the latest installment in the award-winning sci-fi RTS game series, Homeworld. It’s built upon the stunning visuals and detailed world and character design that its predecessors were much-loved for.

Compared to the last entry to the series, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak, Homeworld 3 fully transitions to 3D for every aspect of the gameplay for a more immersive and intricate experience. It also introduces new game modes that encourage interactivity and competition with other players online. A free demo of Homeworld 3 is available on Steam.

A pioneer of 3D real-time strategy

To say that the Homeworld series has had a huge impact and influence on the RTS genre would be an understatement. During an era when most games of its kind were being designed in 2D, it was one of the few that first pushed the boundaries for computer graphics by incorporating both perspectives into its core gameplay, paired with stunning art design for its time.

Homeworld 3, with the help of modern PC hardware, builds upon its predecessor's visuals to a fully 3D world filled with incredibly wide vistas of space and beautiful lighting effects. Meanwhile, combat is as diverse and strategic as ever, letting you decide how you want to tackle various encounters as you see fit—attack head-on or set up an ambush on an unsuspecting fleet of ships.

This game is under the real-time strategy genre. RTS games are a video game genre where players manage resources, construct bases, and control units in real time, not in turns. The game introduces new game modes, and they come in the form of online co-op and PvP. This is a departure from the traditionally single-player-focused gameplay of its predecessors, but it's a welcome addition that many fans will appreciate.

Quick plot round-up

Since the events of Homeworld 2, the galaxy has been reveling in a golden era brought about by the Hyperspace Gate Network. However, this period of prosperity and intermittent conflict is shaken as the gates begin to malfunction in a catastrophic manner. Karan, a figure who has transcended history to become a part of myth and religious reverence, holds the key to resolving the crisis that now threatens the future of the entire galaxy.

Homeworld 3 distinguishes itself with a standout feature: the ability for players to engage in modding. This functionality grants players the freedom to create custom content, ranging from designing intricate maps featuring colossal structures to upgrading and personalizing spacecraft, with the help of the comprehensive Unreal game editor. Those less inclined to craft their own mods can alternatively access readily available mods from the integrated mod.io tool.

The next evolution

It was a long time coming, but Homeworld 3 is on its way, and fans have plenty to look forward to. If you're one of them, you'll get to see the evolution of the series from both a visual and gameplay standpoint. It's going to look better than ever and brings with it some nice new modes to make the gameplay all the more fun and interesting.