Homeworld 3 won't be released in February 2024 due to another delay. The game was originally targeting a Q4 2022 launch before being moved to the first half of 2023 and then again to early 2024. The good news is that the latest delay is a very small one, as the long-anticipated sci-fi strategy game will be released on March 8.

　　Rob Cunningham, CEO of Blackbird Interactive, said:

　　Homeworld 3 is a game 20+ years in the making. The team has gone all out to develop the ultimate cinematic sci-fi strategy game our very patient fans deserve. Blackbird Interactive was born to create this game, and we can’t wait to get it in the hands of sci-fi lovers and a whole new generation of PC gamers in March of 2024.

　　Steve Gibson, President of Gearbox Publishing, added:

　　The Homeworld community has waited actual decades for this launch. We’re thrilled that their wait will finally be rewarded this March, as players will be able to command the Mothership and continue their adventures. We’re grateful to BBI for their incredible work and to the players for communicating with us and ultimately trusting us with Homeworld’s legacy. Hopefully, they feel that we’ve done it proper justice.

　　Homeworld 3 is now available for pre-order on Steam and Epic Games Store, offering a variety of editions to choose from, as outlined below.

　　Standard Edition ($59.99)

　　Base Game

　　Pre-order bonus - Kushan Carrier War Games Skin

　　Deluxe Edition ($79.99)

　　All contents of the Homeworld 3 Standard Edition

　　Year One Pass

　　Fleet Command Edition ($89.99)

　　Play the game 72 hours early on March 5, 2024

　　All contents of the Homeworld 3 Deluxe Edition

　　Homeworld 3 Soundtrack (Digital)

　　Multiplayer Name Color (Digital)

　　Ship Decals (Digital)

　　Engine Trail Color (Digital)

　　Banners (Digital)

　　Collector’s Edition ($174.99)

　　Play the game 72 hours early on March 5, 2024

　　All contents of the Fleet Command Edition

　　WW2-Inspired Spotter Deck

　　Homeworld 3 Logo Keychain

　　Lithograph

　　True-to-Scale Ship Figures including:

　　Mothership Khar-Kushan

　　Hiigaran Torpedo Frigate

　　Hiigaran Destroyer

　　Hiigaran Recon in Delta Formation

　　Earlier this week, Blackbird Interactive unveiled the system requirements for Homeworld 3. They also confirmed that the game would feature ray tracing, HDR, NVIDIA DLSS 3, and AMD FSR 2 support.

　　In December, fans can look forward to a behind-the-scenes documentary that will unfold the making of Homeworld 3.