Homeworld 3 Removal of controversial feature

Update on Steam for Homeworld 3 which took place on October 25, reportedly removed Denuvo's controversial DRM (Digital Rights Management) software. Homeworld 3 it's been out since May of this year, and while it has extensive space battles and great cutscenes, it also failed to take off as originally hoped.

When Homeworld 3With a release window and gameplay footage revealed in 2022, many fans of the franchise were excited about the new possibilities this title would offer. And while many players still see it positively, the game has had a bumpy ride since its initial release.

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After a recent update on Steam for Homeworld 3 which launched on October 25th, players have noticed that the Denuvo label has disappeared from the game's page. Earlier this year, Denuvo was blamed for the outage that took effect Persona 5 Royal unplayable. And while it was later confirmed by the company that its software had nothing to do with the issue, it speaks to the sentiment of gamers towards anti-tampering solutions. Whether Blackbird Interactive will ever confirm that the DRM removal was done to attract more potential players is still unknown.

Homeworld 3 removes Denuvo in recent Steam update

Almost six months after its release, Homeworld 3 has failed to recover from public opinion as it has mixed reviews on Steam, but lifetime reviews are mostly negative. This is a result of the current state of the game, which reportedly needs some work in terms of organization and how it allows players to strategize. In fact, according to PCGamesN, while Homeworld 3 over 9,000 players registered on launch day, currently averaging only about 60 concurrent players.

The free November update for the game will reportedly include new game modes and material, providing a much-needed course correction for the concurrent player base. Whether or not more updates will be released in the future and how long they will take to come out is uncertain, as Blackbird Interactive has in the past prioritized the health of its employees over development efforts.

Denuvo has spoken out in the past about toxic players and the attitude many have towards its anti-tampering software, which has been a mainstay for years to prevent piracy and unlicensed distribution of games. Although most players complain about Homeworld 3 have to do with the gameplay and how it feels too cluttered to allow for strategic planning, Denuvo's removal probably won't hurt given the gaming community's feelings towards the software.

Tactical, beautiful and completely unique, the GOTY-winning sci-fi RTS returns with Homeworld 3. Take control and fight your way through fleet battles in a dazzling, fully 3D space as the award-winning story unfolds on a galactic scale.

Strategic freedom is yours. Massive space wastelands called megaliths bring 3D terrain to the classic Homeworld battlespace. Use the crumbling remains of an ancient civilization to lure enemies into a brilliant ambush or hide your fleet from powerful enemies. Fortresses teem with menacing turrets and invite your strike craft into dangerous trenches deep behind enemy lines. But not everything is under your control. Dangerous space phenomena such as particle storms and asteroid fields will test even senior commanders.

Attack your enemies head-on, with a smart flank, or even from above and below. Homeworld 3's fully simulated ballistics ensure direct visibility and cover critical strategic aspects. Your fleet persists from mission to mission. The scars on your ships persist. Attack craft pilots and capital ship captains relay critical information via battle calls.

Systems

Franchise

Homeworld

Released

May 13, 2024

Developers

Blackbird Interactive

Publishers

Gearbox Publishing

Multiplayer

Online multiplayer

Engine

Unreal Engine 4

ESRB

E

OpenCritic rating

Strong

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