Taking place over 100 years since the first game, the Hiigarans are described as having This time, they’re looking to explore into an “uncharted universe” using Hyperspace Gates. Players can choose a faction of their Space Fleet and work with or against other factions’ settlers to seek out the Progenitors. Along with “large scale initiatives”, players can also work together in co-op game modes.

Each faction has their own unique premise, from the S’jet and their focus on research to the Kiithless and their status as outcasts. The usual tropes of Homeworld combat, from ship types like carriers, destroyers and interceptors to formations and focus targeting are present. Stratosphere Games is also touting “rich lore” with voice-overs in keeping with the previous titles.

Currently, Homeworld Mobile is available in testing for certain regions on iOS and Android devices. Sign up here to register for the same.

Gearbox Publishing recently announced that Homeworld 3 was in development, courtesy of Homeword: Desert of Kharak developer Blackbird Interactive. However, it seems there’s another Homeworld title incoming for mobiles. The working title is Homeworld Mobile and Stratosphere Games is in charge of development.

There aren’t many details currently – even the official website says that the title will “extend Homeworld to a new galaxy” along with a new platform. It will be out next year though and those who back Homeworld 3 on Fig will receive early access to the mobile title. Yes, the same Fig campaign that has a funding goal of $1 with a currently amassed backing total of $305,000.

As for Homeworld 3, it’s currently in pre-production. Pledges on Fig will have a say on certain aspects of development like features, contents of the collector’s edition and whatnot. We don’t know how it will differ from its predecessors, especially considering how different Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak was, but it will feature the same “classic RTS elements”. Stay tuned for more details in the meantime.