Tuesday, January 14, 2025

“Homeworld” RTS Classic to Receive Standalone VR Game for Meta Quest

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Exciting New VR Game Announcement: Homeworld: Vast Reaches for Meta Quest

Exciting news for fans of the Homeworld series and virtual reality gaming – Homeworld: Vast Reaches is set to bring strategic space combat to Meta Quest in a whole new way!

This 3D real-time strategy game, developed by Gearbox Entertainment and Farbridge, will offer players a standalone entry in the Homeworld saga with a fresh storyline designed specifically for VR and mixed reality. Players will have the ability to view the action from any angle, drag and drop their ships into formations for battle, and experience epic 3D space battles at room size or scaled down to fit on a table instantly.

Richard Rouse III, Studio Creative Director at FarBridge, expressed his excitement for the project, stating, “We’ve taken care to make a new experience that both Homeworld and strategy game fans will enjoy. It’s been an honor to take the amazing space battles and unique characters of Homeworld and let people play in an entirely new way with virtual and mixed reality.”

For those eager to dive into the action, Homeworld: Vast Reaches can now be added to your wishlist on the Quest Store.

A Classic Gets a VR Makeover

The Homeworld series has a rich history, dating back to the cult classic 1999 game that was named Game of the Year by many publications. With Homeworld 3 set to be released for PC in May, Homeworld: Vast Reaches offers fans a new way to experience the beloved franchise in virtual reality.

Developed by UK studio Farbridge, known for their work in the VR space with titles like Walkabout Mini Golf, Homeworld: Vast Reaches promises to fill a gap in the VR gaming market for real-time strategy games with a space theme.

So, if you’re a fan of strategic space combat and immersive VR experiences, be sure to keep an eye out for Homeworld: Vast Reaches on Meta Quest – it’s shaping up to be a game-changer in the world of VR gaming!

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