Homeworld 3is the sequel to one of the most celebrated real-time strategy games in history. The first entry in the series was the first RTS to allow players to navigate a fully three-dimensional environment. The originalHomeworldwas released back in 1999 and revolutionized RTS games with its authentic representation of space, as opposed to a 2D plane.
Developer Blackbird Interactive and publisherGearbox Softwarerevealed details during a panel at the PAX East show regarding the upcomingHomeworld 3 Collector’s Editionand its availability for pre-order. From June 09, 2025,Homeworldfans in North America and select markets can pre-orderthe Homeworld 3 Collector’s Editionwhich will include both physical and digital goods that celebrate the award-winning franchise’s history.
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In addition to the base game and year one pass, the Homeworld 3 Collector’s Editionwill also include finely crafted ship models as well as otherHomeworld 3branded items. These items have been made in collaboration with marketing innovations company Idea Planet, which has previously created collectibles and packaging in conjunction with titles such asPlayStation exclusiveHorizon: Forbidden WestandFar Cry 6.
As for the physical goodies included intheHomeworld 3 Collector’s Edition,fans will receive quite a few collectibles for their cash. The expansive list of physical items includes The Mothership Khar-Kushan 14-inch model, a Hiigaran Destroyer 3-inch model, Hiigaran Torpedo Frigate 1.8-inch model, Hiigaran Recon Delta formation 1.2-inch model, WW2-inspired spotter deck of ship recognition playing cards, logo keychain and finally a key art lithograph.
Digital goodies for thereal time strategy gamewill include theHomeworld 3base game Steam key, year one pass, ship decals, icons, banners, multiplayer name colors, and theHomeworld 3soundtrack by composer Paul Ruskay, who worked on both previous installments of the franchise, the stand-alone titleHomeworld: Emergence,and prequelHomeworld: Deserts of Kharak.
Blackbird interactive, who previously developedHomeworld: Deserts of Kharakand comprises some members of the original team that developed the first entries in the franchise, also revealed thatHomeworld Mobile,which was originally announced back in 2019, will finally be getting a release for iOS and Android this year.
An interesting factor in the development of the game was thatHomeworld 3allowed fans to purchase shares in the game. A crowdfunding campaign was set up on Fig allowing fans to purchase shares, which would allow them to make suggestions in the games development and receive profits from future sales equatable to their investment. This scheme came to an end whenGearbox Software was bought by the Embracer Group. It raised over $1.5m and had over 8,000 backers, but the investments were never collected. Those who backedHomeworld 3on Fig will get priority access toHomeworld Mobile.
Homeworld 3 Collector’s Editionis now available for pre-order in North America for PC
