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Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak (2016) · Ludixa

Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak

A ground-based RTS prequel to the classic Homeworld games. Assemble your fleet and lead them to victory on the shifting sands of Kharak in this compelling strategy game for PC from Blackbird Interactive.

Developer: Blackbird Interactive
Publisher: Gearbox Publishing
Genres: Strategy
Platforms: PC

Metacritic: 79
Steam reviews: 7,808
DLC: 4
Steam Deck
6 languages: EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainRussian

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Jan 20, 2016PCPCstore ↗

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Apr 25, 2016$6.99store ↗
Mar 21, 2016$6.99store ↗
Jan 19, 2016$5.99store ↗
Jan 19, 2016$7.99store ↗

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Windows

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OS *: Windows 7/8/10 Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 (3.1 GHz) / AMD A10 5800k (3.8 GHz) Memory: 3 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GT 440 (1024 MB) / Radeon HD 4890 (1024 MB) Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 8 GB available space

Recommended

OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i7-950 (3.0 GHz) / AMD FX-4300 (3.8 GHz) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 770 (2048 MB) / Radeon HD 7770 (1024 MB) Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 12 GB available space

macOS

Minimum

OS: OSX 10.10.5 (Yosemite) Processor: Intel Core i5-3470S Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GT 640M Storage: 8 GB available space

Recommended

OS: OSX 10.11 (El Capitan) Processor: Intel Core i5-4570 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GT 755M Storage: 12 GB available space

Khaaneph Fleet PackKnown as the harbingers of death, the Khaaneph are a mysterious, nomadic people dwelling in the deep Southern Desert. Through intercepted transmissions, we know they are greatly feared by our most tenacious enemy, the Gaalsien. Our own reconnaissance confirms their mastery of the battlefield.

Soban Fleet PackKiith Soban are one of the most respected forces within the Northern Coalition. Although their tactical prowess is renowned, it is their ability to leverage advanced military technologies to deliver devastating long-range attacks, disrupt enemy movements, and manipulate the battlefield that has made them one of the most effective fleets...

Deserts of Kharak Expedition GuideThis companion application to Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak features detailed backstory and lore to the Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak Operation Khadiim, the expedition to the Jaraci Object. Learn more about the people, military equipment and the planet of Kharak.

Soundtrack · by Gearbox SoftwareThe official soundtrack of Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak by Paul Ruskay! Includes over 100 tracks in .MP3 and FLAC format.

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Peak we've seen: 32 27 Aug

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Price now

PC$49.99−90%$4.99

Historic low $4.99lowest ever

31 days observed

27 Aug$4.99 – $49.992 Oct