Homeworld 2 is a real-time strategy computer game sequel to Homeworld, developed by Relic Entertainment. It takes place after the events in Homeworld and concerns Hiigara's response to a new enemy called the Vaygr. It features enhanced graphics and audio and its gameplay takes a new direction. Vaygr and Hiigaran ships differ significantly in design and application, in contrast to the closely equivalent Kushan and Taiidan forces of the original ga...
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Homeworld 2 is a real-time strategy computer game sequel to Homeworld, developed by Relic Entertainment. It takes place after the events in Homeworld and concerns Hiigara's response to a new enemy called the Vaygr. It features enhanced graphics and audio and its gameplay takes a new direction. Vaygr and Hiigaran ships differ significantly in design and application, in contrast to the closely equivalent Kushan and Taiidan forces of the original game.
Homeworld 2 was released in late 2003. Relic Studios was bought by THQ, a competitor of publishers Sierra and Vivendi, who owned the Homeworld license shortly after the release.
In November 2007, THQ confirmed that it had acquired the license for the Homeworld franchise.
Homeworld 2 shares the movement system and three-dimensional play area of its predecessor. Units are moved three-dimensionally using a combination of mouse movements and key presses to modify the y-axis of the destination position.
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