Homeworld Deserts of Kharak launched on PC

Arid No Longer - Homeworld: Desert of Kharak Out Now on PC

Blackbird Interactive and Gearbox Software proudly present Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak, the newest installment in the landmark real-time strategy series. Developed by veterans of the franchise, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is a new, ground-based prequel to the classic Homeworld games. It is now available for purchase on Steam for $49.99.

Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is the story of a dying planet and a perilous expedition to save it. Take control of Rachel S'jet, chief science officer, as she leads a fleet of coalition forces deep into enemy territory in search of the 'primary anomaly’; Kharak slowly seeps into arid ruin, but if rumors are to be believed, there might still be salvation lying in wait.

“Along with Gearbox Software, we are thrilled to be breathing new life into the Homeworld franchise, something we are obviously very passionate about,” said Rob Cunningham, CEO of Blackbird Interactive. “We think fans will love experiencing how the Homeworld story began with Deserts of Kharak.”

“Backing Rob and the team at Blackbird Interactive so that we all could experience an authentic and passionately developed new entry to the Homeworld saga has been a thrill," said Randy Pitchford, President of Gearbox Software. "When you play Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak I am confident you will feel and appreciate the Blackbird Interactive team's commitment to the real-time-strategy genre as well as their reverence for the very franchise many of them helped to create as part of the original Homeworld development team."

• Experience an Origin Story - Join Rachel S’jet as she leads an expedition to find salvation across an exciting campaign in this prequel from some of the original creators of Homeworld and Homeworld 2.

• Heavy-dutty Hardware - Take control of fleets occupying both land and air – from nimble light attack vehicles to massive heavyweight cruisers — and harness the abilities of your forces to conquer the desert.

• Massive Environments - Fight your way across dune seas, deep craters, and the vast, hostile canyons of Kharak. In order to succeed, your style of play will have to adapt and change to meet new environments and new challenges.

• Tactical Combat - Position your fleet to take advantage of the high ground or create ambushes across dune lines in terrestrial combat. Attack your enemies’ resource operations or assault their military head-on.

• Strategic Decisions - Meaningful choices in resource management, fleet composition, and technology research will directly impact your chances of survival.

• Online Multiplayer - Compete solo or with friends to achieve a variety of win conditions. Rise through the ranks to become the most powerful Fleet Captain on Kharak in competitive play.

Before you can find your Homeworld, you must first unlock the secrets of the desert. Explore the Deserts of Kharak today.