Blackbird Interactive and Gearbox Publishing have announced Homeworld 3 over the weekend at PAX West, and while the game is still very early in the creation process, they did show an announcement trailer.

Homeworld 3 will be a true sequel to the legendary space-faring RTS. Blackbird Interactive takes the helm on development, returning the series to its roots with a gripping continuation of the story, fully 3D combat, and the classic RTS elements you expect.

“Homeworld 3 is the last word in epic space combat,” says Rob Cunningham, CEO of BBI. “It will capture the mood and tone of Homeworld and deliver it in an exactly expected and juicy, lovely way. There will be an extension of the story that’s totally satisfying with some interesting twists and turns, and locations that I think will blow some minds and resonate with existing fans and new fans alike.”

Something to make the game a little different is that there is a crowdfunding platform in use for it, Fig, but the amount of money they want to raise, is quite low, only a single dollar. The campaign will allow longtime Homeworld fans to become investors in Fig and participate in the game’s future success. Additionally, investments and pledges will provide a chance to tell the developers what they expect of Homeworld 3 via a backer-only survey.

“It’s a unique experience that only Fig can offer and we're excited for the most open development process in both Blackbird's and Gearbox's history,” says Steve Gibson, head of Gearbox Publishing. “You don't just get the game. You get a chance to profit from the financial success too. If you’re not interested in that, no worries. We’ll see you at launch later down the line.”

There is not even a hint of a release, but expect it on PC likely in 2021.