Homeworld 3 exclusive software#

In 2013 THQ collapsed and the Homeworld IP was purchased by Gearbox. In a surprise move, THQ purchased the Homeworld IP rights from Sierra in 2007, but did not develop a new game. Relic Entertainment, who created the franchise, were acquired by THQ in 2004, making further Homeworld games unlikely. The Homeworld IP was originally owned by Sierra Entertainment, a subsidiary of Vivendi Games, who published Homeworld, Homeworld: Cataclysm and Homeworld 2. However, significant controversy surrounding the frequency and usefulness of these updates plagued the campaign for most of its existence, with most updates generally focusing on concept art, Homeworld Mobile and other non-Homeworld 3 related information. This campaign was effectively closed on 29th May 2023, when the Fig website was shut down by Republic, a fintech company who had acquired Fig in 2020 and which had previously indicated that Fig would be merged into Republic at an unknown time in the future.

When the pre-order campaign launched, the community were invited to back the game via crowdfunding using the Fig platform, with a claim that any backers would get a 'backstage pass' in understanding the process behind the development of the game from start to finish. The game has been fully funded by Gearbox Software, who are the current owners of the IP for the series. It will be developed by Blackbird Interactive, which consists of numerous former employees of Relic Entertainment, the original studio who produced Homeworld and Homeworld 2.

Homeworld 3 exclusive software#

Set 100 years following the events of Homeworld 2, it will be the fifth game in the series, planned for release on the Steam and Epic Games Stores.Īfter a long period of uncertainty and speculation, due to various acquisitions and statements by different IP owners since 2008, the game was formally announced by Gearbox Software at the PAX East convention on 30th August 2019. Homeworld 3 is an upcoming video game in the Homeworld series.