Steam app 1840080 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:37 UTC
Tactical, beautiful, and wholly unique, the GOTY-winning sci-fi RTS returns with Homeworld 3. Assume control and battle through fleet combat in dazzling, fully 3D space while the award-winning story unfolds on a galactic scale.
696 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
29 months, May 2024 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 415 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 281 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Homeworld 3 was released on 13 May, 2024.
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The 2K Summer Sale is officially live on Steam, and it’s the perfect excuse to find your next great escape. Summer is about having the time to truly immerse yourself, dive deep into a world, and remember exactly why you fell in love with…
2K JThrough April 10, during our Gearbox Software Sale on Steam, browse big discounts on a variety of Gearbox titles including the Borderlands series, Risk of Rain 2, Homeworld 3, Blanc, and more —then don't forget to wishlist Borderlands 4 on…
2K JThis small update addresses an issue reported after the release of Update 1.3. Addresses an issue causing players equipped with Intel Arc GPUs to crash on boot.
Patch notesRead more about this update in the Dev Blog here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1840080/view/6634459680135446653 Read the Patch Notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1840080/view/4469353517203587286 Tiiadan Faction…
Gearbox_CM NoelleHi everyone, On November 21, we are releasing a mothership-sized update for Homeworld 3 that contains a gargantuan number of improvements, fixes, and some entirely new features. We are grateful for your continued support and patience as…
Gearbox_CM NoelleHomeworld 3 Patch 1.3 Update Notes Instructions on how to access the Patch Preview for 1.3 here: www.homeworlduniverse.com/how-to-access-the-1-3-patch-preview/ Important Disclaimer - Campaign Checkpoints Mid mission checkpoint saves…
Patch notesThis hotfix resolves an issue for some players experiencing desync errors in multiplayer following the deployment of a recent Windows update. If you experience any other issues with Homeworld 3, please reach out to support…
Patch notesWhat’s Next for Homeworld 3? Thanks to everyone who joined us for update 1.2 and the Kalan Raiders Fleet Pack. We want to take a moment to provide an update on what's next as we look ahead to the rest of the updates initially revealed in…
Gearbox_CM NoelleWe just released a hotfix for Homeworld 3. This hotfix reduces friction caused by the “mod mismatch” error when joining multiplayer lobbies. In an effort to avoid multiplayer match desyncs caused by mismatched mods between players, this…
Patch notesHello, Commanders! Today we are releasing Update 1.2 for Homeworld 3. This update includes a host of gameplay improvements and bug fixes — some of which are a result of invaluable community feedback. This includes several improvements to…
Patch notesHello, Commanders! We’re excited to announce that Update 1.2 — which includes a host of gameplay improvements, bug fixes, free Skirmish maps, and support for the Kalan Raiders War Games DLC — will arrive on August 15! The Kalan Raiders…
Gearbox_CM NoelleHello Commanders, Today we are releasing a hotfix (1.11) for Homeworld 3 that addresses some issues that we’ve seen reported by players, including several small issues relating to War Games. We’ve also added a toggle to enable an…
Patch notesWe’re excited to share that modders can now download the Homeworld 3 Mod Tools & Editor to create and distribute mods via mod.io! Players can easily download user created Skirmish maps to Homeworld 3 through the integrated mod.io menu!…
Gearbox_CM NoelleHello Commanders, Today’s Update 1.1 brings new Multiplayer content (including a powerful new ship variant for War Games) and over 100 bug fixes and gameplay improvements. At the end of this post you’ll find the full, itemized patch notes…
Gearbox_CM NoelleHi everyone, Now that the dust has begun to settle, we’d like to share some details about Homeworld 3 and the journey ahead. We’ve been collecting and prioritizing your feedback about Homeworld 3’s gameplay. As always, thank you! Here are a…
[BBI] StevenHello Commanders, Today we are releasing a hotfix (1.03) for Homeworld 3 that addresses some reported concerns we’ve seen from players, including AZERTY & QWERTZ key rebindings and a couple of progression blockers that some players were…
Patch notesHey everyone, thank you so much for joining us for launch. Today we are releasing a hotfix (1.02) for Homeworld 3 that addresses a few quick-fix issues we’ve seen so far. We know many of you have shared a much broader spectrum of feedback…
Patch notes// Received orders to launch. HOMEWORLD 3 is now available worldwide on PC! ' Brand New Story Homeworld 3 is set 100 years after the events of Homeworld 2. It introduces a brand-new protagonist, scientist Imogen S'Jet - the protégé of Karan…
Gearbox_CM NoelleFleet Command online! Advance Access has begun for players with Fleet Command Editions (included in the physical Collector’s Editions) and Fig Backer Editions of Homeworld 3! Homeworld 3 will officially launch on May 13 for all players.…
Gearbox_CM NoelleHello Commanders! With the release of Homeworld 3, we are inviting you to celebrate with your communities by activating Twitch Drops! Starting on May 10 with the start of Advance Access, viewers will be able to redeem redeem a Twitch Drop…
Gearbox_CM NoelleGood news everyone! Your Homeworld 3 War Games demo save game files are compatible with the Homeworld 3 game at launch. Let’s unpack what that means: The experience you gained playing the War Games demo is preserved. If you reached level 6…
Gearbox_CM NoelleHey Everyone, We are less than a week away from the launch of Homeworld 3! It’s hard to put into words how it feels to be so close to putting this game in your hands. It's time we gave you more information about modding. Unfortunately, due…
Gearbox_CM NoelleHomeworld 3 will unlock across Steam at the same times world-wide. There will not be pre-loading for Homeworld 3. Homeworld 3 Advance Access will unlock May 10 at approximately 11am PT/2pm ET/18:00 UTC. This is when Fig Backer and Fleet…
Gearbox_CM NoelleOpen to US residents only. To celebrate the launch of Homeworld 3 on May 13, we have partnered with IGN to give readers a chance to win an Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming Desktop and a Homeworld 3 Collector’s Edition. Enter the Giveaway on…
Gearbox_CM NoelleHomeworld: Vast Reaches is now available on Meta Quest 2 & 3 and was just announced as coming to SteamVR later this year! In Homeworld: Vast Reaches you play as Fleet Command, controlling your ships in vicious combat against a mysterious…
Gearbox_CM NoelleWe spoke to Homeworld fans from different parts of the world to talk about how Homeworld has influenced them. For many, Homeworld is more than just a game, it’s a movement that has forged many amazing paths forward. Hear their real-life…
Gearbox_CM NoelleHello Commanders! We are quickly approaching our May 13th launch date for Homeworld 3! Play on May 10 with advance access granted to players at the Fleet Command level, including those with Collectors Editions, and Fig backers. Homeworld 3…
Gearbox_CM NoelleHello, Commanders. We are rapidly approaching the launch of Homeworld 3 on May 13. Our teams are hard at work in preparation, including incorporating invaluable feedback received after the recent War Games Demo, where players experienced…
Gearbox_CM NoelleJust over a month ago we released Homeworld 3’s War Games demo. It’s hard to express how awesome it felt seeing waves of players jump in and get their first taste of what we’ve been working on for so long. What’s really staggering, though…
Gearbox_CM NoelleThank you to everyone who has jumped into the free Homeworld 3 War Games demo so far! We’re extremely grateful for all of the support as well as your willingness to share and comment on what you’ve experienced so far. The team is looking at…
Gearbox_CM NoelleWe have just deployed a hotfix to Homeworld 3 War Games demo! This hotfix is to test the update process and player impact after Homeworld 3 goes live on May 13*. The hotfix contains two adjustments to the game: Addresses a crash on game…
Patch notesHello, Commanders – We hope you all have been enjoying your first-time going hands-on with Homeworld 3 during our public demo of War Games. Watching you share your experiences, exchange and debate strategies, and give us constant feedback…
Gearbox_CM NoelleWar Games mode fuses Homeworld’s RTS gameplay with roguelike inspiration, charging commanders to take on a randomized series of fleet combat challenges. Claim powerful Artifacts that augment your ships with more power, speed, and, of…
GBXPUB_NGAFFNEYA few months ago, PC Gamer came out to Vancouver for a sit-down and chat with Homeworld 3 developers Blackbird Interactive. The result is a new mini-documentary, released today, that goes in-depth on Homeworld 3’s new mechanics, design…
GBX DaveThe journey to Homeworld 3’s March 8th launch is one over 20 years in the making. It started with a simple idea: Let’s take the cinematic space combat of Homeworld 1 and set it amid majestic superstructures that transform empty space into…
GBX DaveHype trailer for an upcoming documentary made in partnership with PC Gamer looking at the development of Homeworld 3. The documentary contains behind the scenes interviews with the development team. The full documentary will be available in…
GBX DaveAs of April 17, 2024, we have updated the System Requirements to match the performance and optimization improvements made coming up to launch. These are the new official PC System Requirements…
GBX DaveRoguelike inspiration meets Real-Time Strategy in Homeworld 3’s new co-op mode, War Games. Commanders will need to manage fleet strength across waves of enemies and claim powerful artifacts that augment ships with each completed objective.…
GBX Dave{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41623886/60e2548ca7d7d202fc386639a1970978c8daac9c.png Kloms under the surface of Hiigara, Imogen S'jet's quarters were bathed in the golden light of the setting sun. The wall was running a complete hologram immersion of…
GBX Dave{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41623886/ee82e642145baad51613ec2f28c4659688f4289f.png “This is the Sachaan communicating on an encrypted tight beam. Come in, HSS Larem Ka. This is the Sachaan on the last leg of the patrol, about to enter Sector 12.…
GBX DaveToday, the galaxy is burning. Join Intel Officer Isaac Paktu and Fleet Command herself, Imogen S’Jet, on a galaxy-spanning mission. Under sudden and brutal attack by a new enemy known only as the Incarnate, the Hiigarans must cross into the…
GBX DaveEver since we announced Homeworld 3, a persistent question we’ve seen in Steam Discussions and across our social channels has been: Will there be Turkish language support? We’re happy to confirm today that Turkish has been added to the list…
GBX DaveIt’s surreal to be working again on a game that has been foundational for so many folks at Blackbird — whether they were part of the team that created the original Homeworld two decades ago (and went on to found our studio), or just grew up…
GBX DaveHi Everyone, As you may have been aware, Republic, Fig’s parent company, announced in 2020 following their acquisition that they would eventually be closing down the legacy Fig.co site. We recently received the official date of that…
GBX DaveWe are moving the launch of Homeworld 3 to February 2024. Our primary goal is to deliver a Homeworld experience that lives up to the standards set by its predecessors and is worthy of this series' incredible legacy. Homeworld 3 is shaping…
GBX Dave{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41623886/1d412e2f8a523a4caeba760350e95827fbdb8583.png We've spent years developing Homeworld 3's gorgeous ships, so it's only appropriate that they explode in equally spectacular fashion. Hi, I'm Tim O'Connell, Senior FX…
david.hinkleHave you seen our physical Collector’s Edition? Helmed by a 14-inch model of the Khar-Kushan Mothership, the Collector’s Edition includes a selection of spectacular, true-to-scale Homeworld 3 ships. It’s complimented by a selection of…
GBX NaKyleJust swinging by Steam to make sure you've seen our latest trailer, an extended look at gameplay in a campaign mission called Kesura Oasis. In this video, you can get a stronger sense of how terrain reshapes the battlefield in this iconic…
GBX NaKyleEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
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| Homeworld 3 - War Games - Taiidan Fleet Pack | Windows | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Homeworld 3 - War Games - Somtaaw Fleet Pack | Windows | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Homeworld 3 - War Games - Kalan Raiders Fleet Pack | Windows | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Homeworld 3 - Year One Pass | Windows | 13 May 2024 |
| Homeworld 3 - Fleet Command Edition Extra Content | Windows | 10 May 2024 |
| Homeworld 3 Soundtrack | WindowsmacOSLinux | 10 May 2024 |
| Homeworld 3 - Historical and Technical Manual | Windows | 10 May 2024 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
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| Play Homeworld 3 | Homeworld3.exe | windows 64 | ||
| Development Mode | Homeworld3-Win64-Development.exe | -ExecCmds="raven.showwatermark 1" | windows 64 | branch qa_stable, shelf_testing, post_launch, raven_nightly, milestone30, milestone30_day0, day0_nightly, qa_stable_day0, qa_online, raven_loc, userrresearch, milestone31, milestone31_day0, hotfix_staging, amd_testing, patch_1.11_test, patch_1.21_test, patch_1.3_test, acos_desync_fix, patch_1.22_test, gbx_rm_dev |
| Test Mode | Homeworld3-Win64-Test.exe | -ExecCmds="raven.showwatermark 1" | windows 64 | branch raven_nightly, milestone30, milestone30_day0, day0_nightly, milestone31, milestone31_day0, post_launch, gbx_rm_dev |
| Development (-logPSO) | Homeworld3-Win64-Development.exe | -ExecCmds="raven.showwatermark 1" -logpso | windows 64 | branch raven_nightly, day0_nightly, gbx_rm_dev |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
| Root | Folder | Files |
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WinAppDataLocal | Homeworld3/Saved/SaveGames | *.sav |
WinAppDataLocal | Homeworld3/Saved/SaveGames | *.hwsg |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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