Exciting news for any space tactical real time strategy fans. Inciting that sub genre would betray that I am indeed talking about Homeworld 2! It's a remastered game that everyone has been begging for since before remastering became a popular trend, the Homeworld franchise.
This was made possible because of THQ's dissolve recently. The Homeworld franchise got snapped up by Gearbox, and it seems like they're giving their fans what had been given up on by most if Homeworld had remained in the hands of THQ.
But check out these goodies it comes with though!
As a free bonus, this collection also includes original, non-remastered versions of Homeworld Classic and Homeworld 2 Classic, preserving the purest form of the original releases with compatibility for modern operating systems.
By purchasing Homeworld Remastered Collection, you’ll also receive free access to the Homeworld Remastered Steam Multiplayer Beta at the time of release. The competitive multiplayer modes for both Homeworld and Homeworld 2 have been combined into one centralized mode that will allow you access to content (races, maps and game modes) and improvements, features and technology from both games, allowing you to play unlimited competitive multiplayer space battles on an epic scale.
Build and battle with more than 100 space ships
Updated high-res textures and models
Support for HD, UHD, and 4K resolutions
New audio mix using original source effects and music
Cinematic scenes recreated in beautiful high fidelity by original artists
Mod support and mod tools
Bonus archival versions of Homeworld Classic and Homeworld 2 classic, preserving the purest form of the original releases with compatibility for modern operating systems
Access to the Homeworld Remastered Steam Multiplayer Beta beginning February 25: play Homeworld races against Homeworld 2 races with up to eight players on 23 maps, plus brand new game modes
This is, absolutely, news that will make my year.
