
In our review of Homeworld Remasted Collection, we said "Gearbox gives Homeworld the respect it deserves in this impressive refitting of Relic's classic RTS games. that will generate returns based on revenues received by Fig Publishing for the sales of Homeworld 3, if and when the game is developed and commercially released." Homeworld 3 developer Blackbird Interactive was founded by original Homeworld art director Rob Cunningham, and Gearbox Publishing will also be supporting, which seems like a good fit as both companies previously worked on 2015's Homeworld Remastered Collection and 2016's Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak. Homeworld 3 is coming! Join us on Fig to get an inside look as it's created and have a meaningful impact on the game development.Learn more on /3pfx5hHfN3 - Homeworld AugFans can even invest at $500/share and "reserve an investment in a security of Fig Publishing, Inc. This move allows backers to "snag a backstage pass to impact the game's development and prove that the fanbase still craves Homeworld 3." From features to priorities to what's in the collector's edition, backers will have their voice heard. Gearbox Publishing and developer Blackbird Interactive have delayed the sci-fi real-time strategy sequel until the first half of 2023. In the case of Homeworld 3 and Gearbox, the acquisition took place after the reservation process but before the investment process, Bailey explained to . Homeworld 3 won't be coming out this year after all. Swedish holding Embracer Group bought the company for up to 1.38 billion earlier this year. As of this writing, Homeworld 3's money raised is at $137,380 with 30 days to go. It seems that the reason behind the cancellation is the acquisition of Gearbox. The game will feature several updates as well as returning staples.


Blackbird took other steps to improve the work-life balance of its team members earlier this year when it permanently adopted a four-day work week.Homeworld 3 is currently a few months into pre-production and is currently on Fig.com, which allows fans to pledge/invest in the development of this new title. Gearbox originally revealed Homeworld 3 in 2019, and it also revealed that the game would be crowdfunded via Fig. nudging developers to work long hours) by taking a few more months to polish the game to the expected level of quality. While the delay might come as a disappointment to fans, it seems the team is looking to avoid crunch (i.e. "This passion from players fuels the work and the additional time will allow us to make good on our commitment to quality in a healthy and sustainable way for all those involved."
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"Delivering Homeworld 3 at the highest quality is the top priority for Gearbox Publishing and Blackbird Interactive because we recognize the special place this series holds in the hearts of players," a statement posted on Twitter reads. No gameplay footage or anything else of note was revealed, aside. Homeworld 3 is crowdfunding on Fig for the next month, though with a stated 1 goal the process is more of a formality. During Gearbox Software’s E3 2021 presentation, Blackbird Interactive confirmed that Homeworld 3 is now in production.

This follows the two teams' collaboration on 2015's Homeworld Remastered Collection and 2016's Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak, the well-received prequel to the original game. Gearbox is offering shares in Homeworld 3 at 500 each, with a maximum offering of 10 million. Gearbox Publishing and developer Blackbird Interactive have delayed the sci-fi real-time strategy sequel until the first half of 2023, meaning it will arrive 20 years after Homeworld 2. Gearbox finally announces a proper Homeworld sequel, 15 long years later. Homeworld 3 is being guided and built by the stewards of the franchise at BBI and the owners and caretakers of the IP at Gearbox Publishing. The intellectual property rights to the Homeworld series were purchased from THQ in 2013 by Gearbox, with that company being acquired by Embracer Group in a 1.3 billion deal. Homeworld 3 won't be coming out this year after all.
