Upcoming space-faring real-time strategy gameHomeworld 3receives a major delay and will no longer release in the first half of 2023. TheHomeworld 3delay means longtime fans will have to wait even longer for the franchise’s first numbered entry in nearly two decades.Following the successful release of prequelHomeworld: Deserts of Kharak, Gearbox Software and developer Blackbird Interactive announceddevelopment ofHomeworld 3was underway. After multiple years in active development, the developers would share its first gameplay premiere forHomeworld 3at The Game Awards 2021. The game was slated for a Q4 2022 release, but Blackbird Interactive pushed the release window to the first half of 2023 to encourage a healthy working environment and avoid crunch. However, eager fans will not be able to playHomeworld 3by the end of spring 2023, either.RELATED:Rumor: New Star Wars RTS Game is in DevelopmentThe officialHomeworldTwitter account announces thatHomeworld 3has been delayed out of 2023, pushing the RTS title’s release date to February 2024.Blackbird Interactive’s goal forHomeworld 3involves delivering a great sequel that lives up to the legacy and standards set by its predecessors. The development team is fulfilling its vision forHomeworld 3, but more time is needed to further refine and polish the game according to Blackbird Interactive.
Reception for theHomeworld 3delay is mixed with several users showing their support for Blackbird Interactive, while others express doubt or hope the game is not experiencing development troubles. While responding to a worried user’s inquiry about a new gameplay video or demo, Blackbird Interactive confirmed a major progress update is planned for summer 2023. This particular progress update will be the largest yet forHomeworld 3, and Blackbird Interactive is excited to share what the development team is working on.
TheHomeworld 3delay is crucial for the end user experience since the extra development time will allow Blackbird Interactive to address bugs and technical issues that may be affecting in-house builds. Unfortunately, this is the second consecutive delay forBlackbird Interactive’s new RTS game, so some fans may be losing patience after waiting several years for the third installment.
At the very least, theHomeworld 3developers have a 4-day workweek, and the team will not be crunching to reach its end goal. The health and safety of developers is vital toward a creative vision being fully realized for a new game. Hopefully, the summer 2023 update and subsequent news releases are enough to keep fans excited and patient until February 2024.
