Homeworld returns with the next chapter of the story.

Gearbox Publishing together with Blackbird Interactive (BBI) announced that Homeworld 3 is now in pre-production 20 years after the first installment. They are kicking off the production process through a Fig campaign with a $1 funding goal, allowing longtime Homeworld fans to invest and participate in the success of the title. 

Blackbird Interactive, founded by original Homeworld Art Director Rob Cunningham takes the helm on development, and further supported by the veterans of Homeworld Remastered Collection at Gearbox Publishing, Homeworld 3 is coming to life and the teams couldn't be more ecstatic.

The Fig campaign is approaching its last 10 days of the Fig campaign, and with over $800k raised so far, it’s on track to raise over one million dollars.

As a response to the passionate Homeworld community, Gearbox announced a reprint of the rare Art of Homeworld art book which fans can buy through a Fig pledge. 

Priced at $300, the new Fig pledge tier will include the 2nd edition art book, bundled with five 5x7 prints of Homeworld 3 art, and the Collector’s Edition of Homeworld 3. To help preserve the value of these first editions, the new set of books will clearly be labeled “2nd edition”. The bundle is limited to 5,000 units, so if you want it, hop in right now to guarantee your copy. 

Years ago when working on Homeworld Remastered Collection, the Gearbox crew worked directly with Blackbird Interactive’s Rob Cunningham and Aaron Kambeitz to lovingly craft a dedicated, 236-page art book for Homeworld, called The Art of Homeworld. The artbook sold out within minutes and now, the coveted book can be found by resellers for upwards of $1000.00. 

So far, Blackbird Interactive (BBI) and Gearbox have provided two updates on the project - one personally thanking fans with a video from BBI’s Rob Cunningham. The most recent update confirmed the commitment to a ballistics style weapon system similar to Homeworld 1 (rather than the deterministic system in Homeworld 2), to overwhelmingly positive reception from backers so far. 

The teams are so excited to give back to the community through Fig's unique ability to enable longtime Homeworld fans to become investors and participate in the game’s future success. Fig has a track record of success with critically acclaimed games such as Outer Wilds, which had a 220% return for those who invested through Fig. Specific to the Homeworld 3 campaign, investments and pledges provide players a chance to tell the developers what they expect of Homeworld 3 via a backer-only survey. This survey would include things such as its features, priorities, and even what the collector’s edition will include.  

The project is in its early stages with only a few months into pre-production. The campaign will allow longtime Homeworld fans to become investors in Fig and participate in the game’s future success. Additionally, investments and pledges will provide a chance to tell the developers what they expect of Homeworld 3 via a backer-only survey. This survey would include things such as its features, priorities, and even what the collector’s edition will include.

Homeworld 3 is currently scheduled for Q4 2022.