Homeworld 3’s upcoming DLC is now launching all at once, with some big features being added for free

Homeworld 3's upcoming DLC is now launching all at once, with some big features being added for free

What you need to know

  • Homeworld 3 launched earlier in 2024, with a roadmap of promised free and paid DLC that would arrive over the course of the following year. 
  • Blackbird Interactive has shared that Homeworld 3’s remaining DLC packs will now launch all at once in November 2024. 
  • This DLC will be accompanied by new free features, including Hyperspace Jumping in Skirmish mode and the ability control when you move into a new campaign mission.
  • Homeworld is currently available for Windows PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

As a long-time fan of space strategy games, I’ve witnessed the evolution of Homeworld since its inception. The latest installment, Homeworld 3, has been a rollercoaster ride for enthusiasts like me. Initially, the roadmap promised a steady stream of content throughout 2024 and into 2025. However, it seems Blackbird Interactive decided to speed things up, much like a Hiigaran warship accelerating towards its target.


The roadmap for Blackbird Interactive’s space strategy game just accelerated. 

Originally, the creators of Homeworld 3 had outlined a timeline with periodic releases of both free and premium content throughout a year and extending into 2025. However, this strategy has been revised. Now, instead of staggered rollouts, all remaining paid DLC will be unveiled simultaneously in November 2024.

In simpler terms, those with passes for Year One get access to the Taiidan and Somtaaw factions, while all players can expect 40 new artifacts and 9 fresh challenges to add excitement to the War Games.

The team is also incorporating several fresh, free features inspired by community input. These enhancements are headlined by enabling players to execute Hyperspace Jumps during Skirmish battles. Additionally, players will gain the flexibility to decide when to exit a campaign mission and progress to the next one, promoting comprehensive exploration and resource collection.

Hyperspace Jumps add a new layer of strategy to multiplayer

Jumping Through Hyperspace Alters Combat Scenarios, Yet There Are Intricacies Regarding Its Functionality.

Each type of Frigate, Capital, and Mothership-class unit will offer unique research opportunities, while the cost for each Hyperspace Jump will be determined by the distance traveled. Strategically minded players can even thwart these jumps with the introduction of new abilities on the Hiigaran Support Frigate and Incarnate Disruption Corvette, designed to defend against Hyperspace Jumping.

From my vantage point, I find myself observing two vessels equipped with a remarkable device known as the Hyperspace Inhibitor. This contraption generates an immediate force field that ejects any spacecraft from Hyperspace upon contact, effectively serving as a protective barrier.

Homeworld 3 is currently available on Windows PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Read More

2024-09-20 20:38