‘Homeworld: Vast Reaches’ introduces Virtual Reality Debut, Pioneering Homeworld Franchise in 2024

FarBridge, Inc., a important game development studio, has joined forces with Gearbox Entertainment to unveil Homeworld: Vast Reaches, an innovative addition to the beloved Homeworld series that revolutionizes strategic space battles in the realm of Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality. This upcoming game in the Homeworld universe is set to launch on the highly anticipated Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3 headsets later this year. Enthusiastic players can already add the game to their wishlists at HomeworldVastReaches.com.

In the acclaimed Homeworld games for PC, players assume the role of Fleet Command, a human commander tasked with controlling a fleet of spaceships. Homeworld: Vast Reaches will continue this tradition, thrusting players into intense combat against a mysterious new adversary. “We’ve taken great care to craft an experience that will captivate both Homeworld enthusiasts and strategy game aficionados,” stated Richard Rouse III, Studio Creative Director at FarBridge. “It has been an absolute privilege to reimagine the awe-inspiring space battles and separateive characters of Homeworld, allowing players to engage with them in an entirely novel way through virtual and mixed reality.”

for its fully three-dimensional combat encounters and immersive environments in the depths of space, the Homeworld series provides an ideal backdrop for a VR/MR game, granting players the freedom to observe the action from any perspective and strategically position their ships for battle using intuitive drag-and-drop mechanics. Homeworld: Vast Reaches takes this concept even further by introducing immersive 3D battles that can be experienced within the confines of a player’s room or scaled down to fit on a tabletop instantaneously.

Patrick Curry, CEO of FarBridge, expressed his excitement about adding a new chapter to the Homeworld narrative. “Our collaboration with Gearbox has been an absolute pleasure. Their unwavering passion for games, particularly for Homeworld, has been a tremendous source of inspiration for us,” Curry shared. Founded in 2017 by experienced executives from the gaming and film industries, FarBridge aims to transport individuals into extraordinary virtual worlds. Homeworld: Vast Reaches exemplifies a unique partnership wherein FarBridge has joined forces with Gearbox Entertainment to deliver this beloved universe to players in an entirely fresh manner. FarBridge will oversee development and publishing responsibilities while working closely with Gearbox Entertainment to ensure the game’s story, characters, and lore remain faithful to the cherished franchise.

Erica Hollinshead Stead, Sr. Director of Licensing and Business Development at Gearbox Entertainment, eagerly anticipates the community’s reaction to Homeworld: Vast Reaches, stating, “We can’t wait for players to get their hands on the game and experience what it truly means to become Fleet Command. VR adds a new dimension to Homeworld’s strategic gameplay, and I am thrilled for players to be fully immersed in the vast universe it offers.” Homeworld: Vast Reaches is now available for wishlisting on the Meta Store, placing fleet control directly in the hands of eager players.