The Award-Winning Sci-Fi RTS Returns with Homeworld 3

The Homeworld series has been one of the longer lasting staples in the genre of cosmic RTS games for more than two decades ever since the original Homeworld release came all the way back in 1999. Even back then fans got gripped into the idea of navigating through deep space in adventurous exploration with an armada of spaceships discovering new frontiers and reaches of the universe.

Fast-forward 25 years and here we are, quite thrilled to get the Homeworld 3 release this coming May! The game is developed by Blackbird Interactive and is getting published by Gearbox, it is set to reach market on 13.05.24 (it is currently in pre-order phase) after a bit of a delay announced recently by the studio in order to polish the title to its highest performance and looks, thus to deliver the best possible experience to players after hearing their feedback from the public demo of the War Games. We are going to discuss a lot of the game’s aspects as well as the recent updates it received after the initial War games demo!

So, boost the engines of your spacecrafts, develop a strategy and get ready for an epic journey across the stars with your fleet of ships at your command to jump through hyperspace with us in this Homeworld 3 RTS review. Let’s start!

Explore the depth of space and reach new horizons on your storyline missions.

The story continues where Homeworld 2 finished as you assume to control and battle through you’re your fleets in fully 3D space combat as the storyline progresses further and further on a galactic scale. Take advantage of the spectacular true-to-scale Homeworld 3 selection of ship types that includes the brand new Khar-kushan mothership.

The galaxy had enjoyed a period of true abundance because of the operating Hyperspace Gate Network. Cycles of plentiful resources and raging war have come and gone but now the gates have started failing catastrophically and only Karan, who has reached legendary status and technically become a myth, is the only key to resolve the mystery that poses a threat to the galaxy’s future.

The Hiigaran navy is now introducing an even greater variety of uniquely crafted ships and goods to exploit and reap victories with. This coming chapter is aiming to once again deliver on the unique and strong sides of the originals while at the same time using modern technology to its full capacity to bring a vision that has been in the making for more than 20 years.

There are many new additions to the Homeworld 3 gameplay and we are going to discuss the finer details and information updates that we have up to now.

Homeworld 3 Combat and strategy guide to make sure you would survive the battles.

You are going to have complete freedom of strategic planning and advancement, you can approach the exploration and battles in any way you wish, but be careful as it may cost you important resources and units if you are not careful enough.

There are now hulking space derelicts called Megaliths that bring 3D terrain into the classic Homeworld gameplay formula. You would have to find a way to use these remains of a lost ancient civilization to your advantage and try to lure your foes into a massive ambush or possibly hide your fleet from the more powerful enemies that seek to destroy it.

There would also be dangerous space phenomena to watch out for, such as particle storms and asteroid fields that are going to test the skills of even the most seasoned commanders. Dive into an attack head-on, with a strategic flank, or direct your forces to approach your enemies from above and below, anything is possible.

The Homeworld 3 gameplay fully simulated ballistics would regularly require you to consider the line of sight and potential nearby cover options. Your fleet count is going to remain the same from mission to mission no matter if it is increased or decreased. The damage and condition of your ships is also going to transfer through. All of your strike craft pilots and capital ship captains would actively communicate important details through battlefield chatter and information channels, so make sure to follow the narrative as best as you can in order to not miss out on any crucial data.

Visuals and graphical concepts from the classic era to modern day style.

The Homeworld series3 typical art style has evolved quite a bit through the years and now with modern technology, the game is going to offer fans an even more incredible sense of scale, destruction and awe. Now, the Striker crafts are able to fly in strict formation between the Carriers and Battlecruisers all set up against a background of stars and galaxies.

You are now able to customize the colors and iconography of your fleet and give them a more personal flavor. Let us have a look at some of the information we managed to find about the other ships that are potentially going to be included in the game:
Recon - Would be used to discover more of the region and environment around your fleet.
Interceptor -Would be able to quickly intercept incoming enemy ships.
Attack bomber - Would be most effective against capital ships. This ship is able to send high damage bombs towards large targets and is designed for bombing runs on capital ships.
Resourcer - This craft would be able to capture enemy ships as well as collect resources.
Resource Controller - This ship can dock four Resourcers on its underside and carry them.
Assault Frigate - Effective against capital ships.
Torpedo/Missile Frigate - In case you need a strong barrage of missiles to shoot against your foes.
Ion Cannon/ Railgun Frigate - When you would have to use a strong and direct hit on enemy crafts.
Destroyer - Comes equipped with a grand amount of destructive firepower.
Carrier - The newest version of the Hiigaran carrier is even mightier than before.
Mothership - The "Khar Kushan" appears to house the three hyperspace cores. The mothership has an array of defensive mobile turrets that would move along the four tracks on the top side and protect it from enemy attacks.

The Homeworld 3 gameplay is going to present a lot of space terrain, including different space stations, hyperspace gates, large scale debris and other megaliths to observe and navigate around. The iconic ships would cast shadow silhouettes over the remains of once thriving ancient civilizations.

Explosions would cause serious ripples and erupt magnificently across the hulls as one fleet manages to achieve its victory over another. All of this in glorious graphics and visuals that would further enrich the experience of battle for players as like stated by the studio the vision for the game simply was not possible in the past.

Co-op game mode and PvP battles in multiplayer matches to test your skills in.

The game comes with an all-new, co-op supported multiplayer mode that extends your experience much further beyond the main campaign. By fusing together the Homeworld 3 RTS gameplay with roguelike mechanics and structure the devs have managed to create a more intense and dynamic experience for players that would surely leave a lasting impression and boost the action level even more.

This way, one or two commanders may take on a series of random fleet combat challenges and prove their skills in battle.

Make sure to manage the strength of your fleet across every battle and then claim powerful rewards with each next victory that you achieve. Depending on your results, you would be able to unlock some incredible powers and artifacts that carry over run after run.

Your ultimate test of tactical skill comes in the shape of PvP where you would go in battle against other human opponents. Train your instincts in action through AI skirmish matches, before you go squaring off against human opponents in 1v1, free-for-all, or team battles.

Release delay and new game improvements after feedback from fans and players!

Since the release of the tutorial and War games demo the studio has had the opportunity to hear out fans on what they like and dislike about the upcoming Homeworld 3 steam release and they decided to delay the planned release in order to further improve the game’s features and looks.

There have been numerous bug fixes and updates that have been addressed in a recent blog post by the game director – Lance Miller.

LIST OF THE LATEST UPDATES AND IMPORTANT IMPROVEMENTS:

Controls have been improved:

• · All of the keybinds are now re-bindable in the controls menu
• · Improved movement and rotation speed for the default camera settings to deliver a smoother gameplay experience.
• · The legacy control scheme is set to replicate Homeworld 2 Remastered controls for more familiarity to previous entries in the series.

Combat is now more exciting and lasts longer:

• · The ship hitpoints have been boosted by 30%.
• · Major improvements to unit formations so that they are now much more strategically valuable.
• · Support Frigate pilots would now repair friendly ships without having the direct instruction leading to increased autonomy.

Bringing back classic attacks:

• · Ships are now able to attack in one direction as they are moving in another completely different route for increased combat depth.

HUD and quality of life adjustments:

• · Players would now be able to use a slider in the settings menu to adjust the scale of the HUD
• · NLIPS (Non-Linear Inverse Perspective Scrolling) was fixed to make sure players are able to see and select smaller ships with more ease even when zoomed out.

A much more balanced War Games mode:

• · Increased the number of objectives that could occur during a run.
• · Resource Controllers become free to construct but would take longer time to produce in War Games mode.

With so many improvements and feedback acceptance we are certain that the game would feel and look amazing because of the dedication by the developers to actually bring to market a game that is truly reflective of the established legacy that started more than 20 years ago!

Homeworld 3 steam keys, versions and Collector’s edition.

As mentioned above, the game is currently in Pre-Order stage and you would be able to enjoy it in a few different versions as soon as it becomes available in May 2024, Standard, Deluxe, Fleet Command and Collector’s edition would all include different content and additions. Depending on your choice you could obtain the base game, a digital copy of the original soundtrack, full year one pass, various ship decals, banners and other visuals as well as the option to play 72 hours ahead of others.

Hardcore fans out there could get all of that as well as some additional things prepared by the studio! The Homeworld 3 Collector’s edition would include everything in the previous version tiers but also multiple extra goodies to be delighted by, let us discuss what you could expect with this one:

DIGITAL GOODS:
Homeworld 3 base game Steam key
Homeworld 3 Year One Pass
Homeworld 3 soundtrack by Paul Ruskay
Multiplayer Customization Set
Early access: Play 72 Hours Early

PHYSICAL GOODS:
The Mothership, Khar-Kushan: 14” (35.6cm)
Hiigaran Destroyer: 3 in. (7.62cm)
Hiigaran Torpedo Frigate: 1.8 in. (4.5cm)
WW2-inspired spotter deck
Homeworld 3 logo keychain

In conclusion we can absolutely state that we are stoked to delve in this fresh installment of the classic RTS once again and start our cosmic endeavor in Homeworld 3 as the release date is nearing, we are gearing to explore the magnificent space battles and enjoy each and every moment of it, hopefully you would do it too and joins us there!

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Stay tuned for more important news and updates on the gaming scene coming soon and as always best of wishes from us here at YUPLAY!