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A ground-based RTS prequel to the classic Homeworld games. Assemble your fleet and lead them to victory on the shifting sands of Kharak in this compelling strategy game for PC from Blackbird Interactive.
711 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
130 months, December 2015 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, 426 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, 285 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak was released on 20 Jan, 2016.
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Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak Accolades Trailer
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Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak Launch Trailer
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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 JHello, Homeworld fans. We’re happy to share a new update is available now for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak. This update should download automatically; if you’re having trouble, try restarting your Steam or EGS client. Fixed an issue where…
GBX DaveHomeworld: Deserts of Kharak 1.4.4 Update Hello, Homeworld fans. We’re happy to share a new update is available now for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak. This update should download automatically; if you’re having trouble, try restarting your…
Patch notesA new update is available today for all Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak players. The 1.4.3 Update makes further progress on our commitment to improve online stability for multiplayer matchmaking by addressing several outstanding bugs. This…
Patch notesA new update is available today for all Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak players. The 1.4.3 Update makes further progress on our commitment to improve online stability for multiplayer matchmaking by addressing several outstanding bugs. This…
Patch notesWe have released the Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak 1.4.2 Update to all players today. This update, which addresses some of the desync and lobby issues that we’ve seen in online multiplayer games recently, should download automatically; if…
Patch notes* Fixed an issue where full match desyncs would occur on the Khar-Toba level * Fixed an issue where leaderboards results were not calculated or displayed properly * Fixed an issue causing match start countdown timer to be interrupted by…
Patch notesWhen we launched Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak’s 1.4 Update Preview, it was our intention to give modders an opportunity to update their work prior to 1.4 going live. While we haven’t had the smoothest launch, we are thankful for the…
Patch notesFixed issue where certain characters in Lobby names would make the player list appear bugged Fixed issue where players could join a full Lobby right before game start, crashing the match Fixed issue where desync would occur if another…
Patch notesDetails of what's in the Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak 1.4 Update is as follows: * Adds cross-platform online multiplayer between Steam and EGS players * Updates game credits to include additional departments and individuals from Gearbox and…
Patch notesToday, we’re releasing a new beta branch for the Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak 1.4 Update on Steam. This beta branch serves as a preview for a game update that will be released to all players next week, August 24, 2023 at 11am ET. Why are we…
GBX DaveHomeworld 3, the sequel 20 years in the making is now available for wishlisting on Steam. If you’re a longtime fan, simply interested in the game, or curious to learn more, wishlisting is one of the best things you can do to stay in the…
GBX NaKyleRanked ladder season 2 starts today! Fight for your place in Kharak’s history. Greetings Everyone! Below you will find the comprehensive patch notes for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak Patch 1.3.0. Our goal with this patch is to address…
Patch notesRanked ladder season 2 starts today! Fight for your place in Kharak’s history. Greetings Everyone! Below you will find the comprehensive patch notes for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak Patch 1.3.0. Our goal with this patch is to address…
iainHomeworld: Deserts of Kharak is now available for Mac! Play the Campaign or online Multiplayer with enemies on both PC and Mac. Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is a ground-based RTS prequel to the classic Homeworld games. Assemble your fleet…
saturday_saviourHomeworld: Deserts of Kharak is now available for Mac! Play the Campaign or online Multiplayer with enemies on both PC and Mac. Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is a ground-based RTS prequel to the classic Homeworld games. Assemble your fleet…
[GBX] JoeKGeneral - Added Polish Language Support - Minor Fixes to Shift login
Patch notesGeneral - Added Polish Language Support - Minor Fixes to Shift login
[GBX] JoeKPatch 1.2 Release Notes - Releasing April 26th, 2016 Bug Fixes - Fixed issues for players connecting to lobbies - Fixed an issue with camera occasionally getting stuck in orbit mode. - Fixed some issues with Unit Veterancy not applying…
Patch notesPatch 1.2 Release Notes - Releasing April 26th, 2016 Bug Fixes - Fixed issues for players connecting to lobbies - Fixed an issue with camera occasionally getting stuck in orbit mode. - Fixed some issues with Unit Veterancy not applying…
[GBX] JoeKAn update (1.1.1.) is rolling out today for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak. This update features various bug fixes. Bug Fixes Fixed an issue that caused save game files to be invalid Fixed an issue that could cause infinite load times Fixed…
[GBX] JoeKAn update (1.1.1.) is rolling out today for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak. This update features various bug fixes. Bug Fixes Fixed an issue that caused save game files to be invalid Fixed an issue that could cause infinite load times Fixed…
[GBX] JoeKAn update (1.1.1.) is rolling out today for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak. This update features various bug fixes. Bug Fixes Fixed an issue that caused save game files to be invalid Fixed an issue that could cause infinite load times Fixed…
Patch notesThe new Soban Fleet Pack DLC is available now! This fleet pack will add the new playable fleet, Kiith Soban, to multiplayer and skirmish modes in Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak. The Soban Fleet includes a new CARRIER, RAILGUN, BASERUNNER and…
JeffybugThe new Soban Fleet Pack DLC is available now! This fleet pack will add the new playable fleet, Kiith Soban, to multiplayer and skirmish modes in Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak. The Soban Fleet includes a new CARRIER, RAILGUN, BASERUNNER and…
JeffybugVersion 1.1.0 - Releasing March 21, 2016 An update is rolling out for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak on Monday, March 21, 2016. This update features support for the upcoming Soban Fleet Pack, bug fixes, balance changes, and more. New Content…
JeffybugVersion 1.1.0 - Releasing March 21, 2016 An update is rolling out for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak on Monday, March 21, 2016. This update features support for the upcoming Soban Fleet Pack, bug fixes, balance changes, and more. New Content…
Patch notesVersion 1.1.0 - Releasing March 21, 2016 An update is rolling out for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak on Monday, March 21, 2016. This update features support for the upcoming Soban Fleet Pack, bug fixes, balance changes, and more. New Content…
JeffybugHomeworld: Deserts of Kharak's first downloadable content pack, SOBAN FLEET PACK is coming to Steam on March 22nd! Kiith Soban are a highly respected force within the Northern Coalition. Although their tactical prowess is renowned, it is…
JoeKHomeworld: Deserts of Kharak's first downloadable content pack, SOBAN FLEET PACK is coming to Steam on March 22nd! Kiith Soban are a highly respected force within the Northern Coalition. Although their tactical prowess is renowned, it is…
saturday_saviourVersion 1.0.3 - Releasing February 17, 2016 New Content: Added new map “Firebase Kriil” for 1v1 & 2v2 Automatch and public games. Bug Fixes" Fixed an issue that could cause the mouse pointer to be unlocked from its position when the camera…
sTeveVersion 1.0.3 - Releasing February 17, 2016 New Content: Added new map “Firebase Kriil” for 1v1 & 2v2 Automatch and public games. Bug Fixes" Fixed an issue that could cause the mouse pointer to be unlocked from its position when the camera…
Patch notesA new update for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak will be rolling out the afternoon of February 17, 2016. This update contains Region Filtering and balance updates. Patch 1.0.2 Release Notes New Content Region Filtering/Ping: For custom games…
JeffybugA new update for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak will be rolling out the afternoon of February 17, 2016. This update contains Region Filtering and balance updates. Patch 1.0.2 Release Notes New Content Region Filtering/Ping: For custom games…
Patch notesThe critics have spoken: Homeworld is back! Check out the newest Accolades trailer for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak: https://youtu.be/EgVraZYEgXc
JeffybugThe critics have spoken: Homeworld is back! Check out the newest Accolades trailer for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak: https://youtu.be/EgVraZYEgXc
JeffybugA new update for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak will be rolling out the afternoon of February 1, 2016. Version 1.0.1 - Releasing February 1, 2016 New Content Added new map “The Boneyard” for 1v1 Automatch, 2v2 Automatch and Public Games. The…
JeffybugA new update for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak will be rolling out the afternoon of February 1, 2016. Version 1.0.1 - Releasing February 1, 2016 New Content Added new map “The Boneyard” for 1v1 Automatch, 2v2 Automatch and Public Games. The…
Patch notesBlackbird Interactive Inc's Reddit AMA is live now! The team will be around answering questions for a few hours starting at 12 PM PST! Get your Homeworld questions in at…
JeffybugBlackbird Interactive Inc's Reddit AMA is live now! The team will be around answering questions for a few hours starting at 12 PM PST! Get your Homeworld questions in at…
Jeffybug"Kharak chisels the genre down to its bare essentials and iterates upon them with tenacious precision, making for a real-time strategy masterpiece." Read the full review…
Jeffybug"Kharak chisels the genre down to its bare essentials and iterates upon them with tenacious precision, making for a real-time strategy masterpiece." Read the full review…
Jeffybug"Put simply, I love Deserts of Kharak. 8.8/10" IGN on Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak! Read the full review: http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/01/23/homeworld-deserts-of-kharak-review See what other outlets are saying about Homeworld: Deserts…
Jeffybug"Put simply, I love Deserts of Kharak. 8.8/10" IGN on Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak! Read the full review: http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/01/23/homeworld-deserts-of-kharak-review See what other outlets are saying about Homeworld: Deserts…
JeffybugPC Gamer gives Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak a 90/100, calling it "a great tactical RTS with all the gorgeous aesthetics and atmosphere of the original series." Read the full review here…
JeffybugPC Gamer gives Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak a 90/100, calling it "a great tactical RTS with all the gorgeous aesthetics and atmosphere of the original series." Read the full review here…
JeffybugHomeworld: Desert of Kharak's interactive Expedition Guide and Official Soundtrack are now available for purchase on Steam! These pieces of companion content are treated as DLC, so you'll need the full version of the game to access them.…
JeffybugHomeworld: Desert of Kharak's interactive Expedition Guide and Official Soundtrack are now available for purchase on Steam! These pieces of companion content are treated as DLC, so you'll need the full version of the game to access them.…
JeffybugHomeworld: Deserts of Kharak is out now on Windows PC! Lead the expedition that started it all in Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak, a ground-based sci-fi RTS from Blackbird Interactive, a studio founded by veterans of the Homeworld and Company…
JeffybugHomeworld: Deserts of Kharak is out now on Windows PC! Lead the expedition that started it all in Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak, a ground-based sci-fi RTS from Blackbird Interactive, a studio founded by veterans of the Homeworld and Company…
JeffybugEverything 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Khaaneph Fleet Pack | WindowsmacOS | 26 Apr 2016 |
| Soban Fleet Pack | WindowsmacOS | 22 Mar 2016 |
| Deserts of Kharak Expedition Guide | WindowsmacOS | 21 Jan 2016 |
| Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak - Soundtrack | WindowsmacOS | 20 Jan 2016 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deserts of Kharak (Beta) | DesertsOfKharak.exe | --steam | windows | |
| Launch Expedition Guide | TechnicalManual\DoK_Manual.exe | windows | needs DLC 433240 | |
| DoK (32bit, d3d9) | DesertsOfKharak32.exe | -force-d3d9 | windows 32 | branch qa_testing |
| Deserts of Kharak | DesertsOfKharak.app\Contents\MacOS\DesertsOfKharak | macos | ||
| Launch Expedition Guide | DoKManual.app | macos | needs DLC 433240 | |
| Deserts of Kharak (Beta) | DesertsOfKharak.exe | windows | branch kumquat | |
| Deserts of Kharak (Beta) | DesertsOfKharak.exe | windows | branch kumquat_debug | |
| Deserts of Kharak (old) | DesertsOfKharak64.exe | --steam | 64 | branch qa_testing |
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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gameinstall | out/cloud | *.sbfleet |
gameinstall | out/cloud | *.sbsave |
gameinstall | out/cloud | *.sbprogression |
gameinstall | out/cloud | *.dokhotkeys |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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