Hello, Commanders! We’re excited to announce that Update 1.2 — which includes a host of gameplay improvements, bug fixes, free Skirmish maps, and support for the [b]Kalan Raiders War Games DLC[/b] — will arrive on [b]August 15[/b]! The Kalan Raiders Fleet Pack is Homeworld 3's first paid DLC (included as part of the [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/2689700/Homeworld_3__Year_One_Pass/]Year One Pass[/url]). Take command of these ruthless brigands in War Games, where you can wield their unique fleet compositions to explore powerful new strategic options. Today, we are also implementing a Patch Preview, so that the community of modders can get a headstart on evaluating if their mods need additional updates to work in Update 1.2. [h2]NEW DLC: Kalan Raiders Fleet Pack[/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41623886/8f0550b2eef60959b98225c7f72f312e181d723d.jpg[/img] Included in the Year One Pass and available as a standalone purchase, the Kalan Raiders Fleet Pack brings two new playable fleets to War Games. Plunder and capture your way through battle. In addition to all of the Kalan Raider ships from the campaign becoming playable for the first time, three all new ships like the [b]Swarm Fighter[/b], [b]Mine Launcher Corvette[/b], and [b]Capture Frigate[/b] join the fray. [h3]Raider Fleet[/h3] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41623886/136a70846418b765028b50538915029bc7be71f8.jpg[/img] The [b]Raider Fleet[/b] has extensively raided Hiigaran space, resulting in a mix of Hiigaran and Kalan ships to make up its tactical forces. This fleet will power ahead to be a formidable force for the enemies you take on. [h3]Capture Fleet[/h3] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41623886/a16d07ec32330e05a1ca5d003c370593f817f5c9.jpg[/img] The [b]Capture Fleet[/b] specializes in capturing enemy units. You’ll see a mix of Incarnate and Kalan vessels making up this fleet. [h3]Additional War Games Content[/h3] Players will see [b]11 new challenges[/b] and [b]40 Artifacts[/b] for War Games specific to the Kalan Raiders faction included with this DLC. Additionally, a new customization preset that features a unique color pattern and emblem. We’re very excited for players to engage their enemies with the Kalan Raider faction on [b]August 15[/b]! Finally, check out our full key art for the Kalan Raiders from Paul Chadeisson! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41623886/36ba23fd2d3084905c8d27f30b112f9211842e66.jpg[/img] [h2]1.2 Patch Preview[/h2] [b]The 1.2 Patch Preview will be deployed [b]Tuesday, August 13[/b] on Steam.[/b] We’re releasing the Patch Preview early to allow modders to evaluate whether their mods will require any updates ahead of the official patch release. A “preview” version of the UGC editor will also be released at the same time on EGS. [h3]Need-to-know on the Patch Preview:[/h3] [b]Warning:[/b] Save games are only “forward compatible”, which means that frequent switching between the main branch of Homeworld 3 and the preview branch could cause your save game to not function as intended. [list][*] We suggest that players using the preview branch stay on it until the 1.2 patch official releases before moving back to the main branch. [*] Alternatively, if you intend on switching between the two, make sure to back up your “version 1.11” save game folder before switching to the preview branch.[/list] [b]Multiplayer:[/b] Multiplayer requires that all players be on the same game version. Players playing on the preview branch will only be able to match with others on the preview branch. Everything in the 1.2 Patch Preview branch will be present in the official 1.2 Patch releasing on [b]August 15[/b]. There’s no additional debugging or content in the preview branch compared to the official patch. [h3]How to access the preview branch:[/h3] To access the 1.2 Patch Preview branch in [i]Homeworld 3[/i] on Steam: [olist][*] In Steam, right click on the Homeworld 3 App and select Properties [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41623886/33f2f8c938c63e9f1460c8aa3f83a1f7e9759b6e.png[/img] [*] In the Betas section, enter the beta access code “Homeworld3Preview” and click “Check Code” [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41623886/917225ae879ba631927afa9625bb9e53ccc910b4.png[/img] [*] You will see a “Success! Beta unlocked.” message and be given the ability to opt in. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41623886/6388b3e53b686314a11709fd6bc6025f39ab29c8.png[/img] [*] If you do, Steam will queue a game update for you to download the contents of the preview branch, same as a patch. [*] Switching back to the official branch of the game is easy, in the same “Betas” section, choose “None” in the “Beta Participation” dropdown [/olist] To access the 1.2 Patch Preview branch in [i]Homeworld 3[/i] on EGS: [olist] Download the 1.2 Patch Preview on [url=https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/homeworld-3--mod-tools-and-editor-preview]EGS[/url][/olist] We look forward to seeing you all on [b]August 15[/b] for the 1.2 Update and Kalan Raiders Fleet DLC!