Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak Announced - briefly

(hx) 12:22 AM CET - Dec,17 2015 - Post a comment

Blackbird Interactive and Gearbox Software have announced that Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is coming to Windows PC on January 20th. The planet is dying, but deep in the southern sands of Kharak, an anomaly has been discovered. Could Kharak's salvation lie in the desert? Led by chief science officer Rachel S'jet, the Coalition of the Northern Kiithid sends an expedition deep within enemy-controlled territory to investigate the finding, which could forever alter the fate of humanity.



Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak features: EXPERIENCE AN ORIGIN STORY

Join Rachel Sâ€™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.



Join Rachel Sâ€™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-DUTY HARDWARE

Take control of fleets occupying both land and air â€“ from nimble light attack vehicles to massive heavyweight cruisers - and harness the abilities of your forces to conquer the desert.



Take control of fleets occupying both land and air â€“ 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.



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 enemiesâ€™ resource operations or assault their military head-on.



Position your fleet to take advantage of the high ground or create ambushes across dune lines in terrestrial combat. Attack your enemiesâ€™ 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.



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.