"Homeworld 2, like its predecessor, is a game rich in storyline, graphics, and game play, and is a true classic—even if you've never played previous releases in the Homeworld series, Homeworld 2 is an outstanding journey full of excitement and drama."
Gamers Depot – SCORE: 5 out of 5 (Drool Award)

"Even though Homeworld 2 is not as revolutionary as the first one, this is one game that any gamer shouldn't be without! Everything that made the first one memorable is expanded upon ten fold! It has an engrossing storyline, breath taking graphics, and a wonderful music score. This game is not to be missed!"
GameZone – SCORE: 9.4 out of 10

"Overall the gameplay is superb and only serves to build upon the original."
Gameraiders.com – SCORE: 92 out of 100

"Homeworld 2 is a damn fine game. It's a good looking and good sounding game that provides an interesting enough story to pull you through the experience... I had a great time playing it and would whole heartedly recommend it to fans of the first and tell those that haven't to at least try the demo if not get out to buy the complete game."
IGN – SCORE: 9.0 out of 10

Homeworld 2 lives up to the high standards set by its predecessor...its production values are impeccably well done, its campaign is long and captivating, and its core gameplay is complex, tactical, and rewarding. As such, those who had a great time playing the original should by all means enjoy the sequel, as will most anyone interested in managing epic battles between huge spaceship fleets.
Gamespot – SCORE: 8.7 out of 10

...if you were addicted to the original Homeworld, then Homeworld 2 is a must for you, and if you're totally new to the Homeworld experience, Homeworld 2 is a terrific, challenging and engrossing way to jump aboard the saga.
GameSpy – SCORE: 83 out of 100

...the clincher that transforms Homeworld 2 from a good game into a great one is the depth of detail. Every battle is an epic worthy of Lucas' early days; every backdrop a mind-blowing kaleidoscope of nebulae which constantly rams home the very vastness of space. As capital ships reach firing range, they heave-to in the heavens to present their sides, and their deadly ranks of deck-mounted turrets... It's space done right, and a ripping game to boot.
Games Radar – SCORE: 90 out of 100

"Homeworld 2 takes our commitment to quality to the next level, by including a number of visual improvements, as well as refinements to the gameplay and user-interface," said Dan Irish, Executive Producer of Homeworld 2. "We're excited to deliver the next chapter in the Homeworld saga, and are looking forward to seeing the fans' reactions to our improvements of the series."

To guarantee a copy of Homeworld 2 on release day, gamers can reserve a copy through their local retail store or online site. Customers who reserve a copy at Best Buy, GameStop, Amazon.com, Musicland and CompUSA will receive a bonus Homeworld 2 CD with never before seen concept art, trailer, poster, and much more, while supplies last.

Homeworld 2 Previewed in Print
August 15, 2003
The September issues of Computer Gaming World, GamePro, and GMR magazines each carry previews of Homeworld 2, including new screenshots and impressions. "The preview code we played was polished and entertaining, full of all the elements that make the first great," says Computer Gaming World.

GMR rated Homeworld 2 with 5.0/5.0 fireball score. "For one, the same level of polish is evident in the demo GMR played. A new graphics engine makes for some unbelievable gorgeous space-scapes."

GameSpot Live Captures Behind-the-Scenes Video
August 6, 2003
Watch the recent Homeworld 2 symphony recording session, including with commentary from the game's producer, lead designer, and composer on GameSpot Live.

Preview Ranks Homeworld 2 in Top 50
July 21, 2003
Game Now's August 2003 issue ranks Homeworld 2 in their list of the 50 Hottest Games at E3 (#36). Their hyper-competitive list contains titles for all platforms, and Homeworld 2 is one of the only strategy games to make the list. "The original redefined the RTS genre and set a new standard of excellence in storytelling and gameplay," writes Game Now. "Relic looks set to one-up itself."

GameSpy Hosts Homeworld 2 Producer
June 13, 2003
Dan Irish visited the GameSpy offices recently, bringing with him a brand new version of Homeworld 2 and answers to some new questions. GameSpy's hands-on preview of the game includes a updated information on the graphics, camera and controls, as well as a series of new and stunning screenshots.

PC Gamer Previews Sequel to 1999 Game of the Year
June 12, 2003
The July 2003 edition of PC Gamer, currently hitting newsstands across North America, includes a new preview of Homeworld 2, the "follow up to one of the best ever space strategy games." The article details the role of the strike group and announces the possibility of a "lite" tool from Alias/Wavefront to allow users to create their own objects in the game.

Game Revolution Bestows "Best of E3 Award" on Homeworld 2
May 28, 2003
"Homeworld 2 [was the] the prettiest, deepest strategy game at the show," according to Game Revolution, who awarded the game their Best of E3 2003 Award in the strategy category. "Awesome new gameplay enhancements and a fantastic engine stole our hearts and wowed our eyes."

Homeworld 2 Nominated for "Best of E3 2003"
May 27, 2003
Homeworld 2 has been nominated for The Game Critics Awards in the "Best Strategy Game" category. The Game Critics Awards are the only independent E3 awards, voted on by editors from nearly 40 leading outlets that cover games – including the top magazines, online sites, newspapers, and television programs. Winners will be announced Tuesday, June 10, 2003.

Developer Diaries Posted on IGN.com
April 30, 2003
IGN has published a series of developer diaries created by Geoff Thomas, assistant producer for Homeworld 2. The diaries, which cover Pre-Production & Visual Style, Single-Player Game Design & Delivery Methods, and Multiplayer Balance & Mechanics, also feature new screenshots and development artwork.

Relic Reveals New Details
April 24, 2003
GameSpot has published new Homeworld 2 info, including details on how dust clouds can be used for tactical advantage.

GameSpot Posts Video Interview and Gameplay Footage
March 19, 2003
Executive Producer Dan Irish and Marketing Manager Alex Rodberg put Homeworld 2 through its paces in a live game demonstration and interview recorded during the 2003 Game Developer's Conference in San Jose.

HomeLan Fed Posts Homeworld Impressions
March 12, 2003
JCal reports details from Homeworld 2's first public showing at the Game Developer's Conference in San Jose. New details included an enhanced interface and new graphics that "are likely to be the biggest selling point of the sequel."

GameSpot Posts Game Impressions, Screenshots
March 12, 2003
Sam Parker reveals new screenshots and gameplay details on Gamespot. "Although Relic's Dan Irish insisted that the aim of the project was to be 'evolutionary, not revolutionary,' we came away quite impressed," raves Parker.

GameSpot Interviews Dan Irish and Josh Mosquiera
March 7, 2003
The Homeworld 2 Executive Producer and Lead Designer offer plenty of new details on what the Homeworld sequel will offer.

GameSpy Offers Homeworld 2 Details
March 6, 2003
Homeworld 2 will feature music from the original game's composer, but this time the plan is to use real instruments for a more natural sound. Read other Homeworld 2 details in GameSpy's Game Developer's Conference coverage.

Games Domain Reports from Germany
March 3, 2003
Games Domain reports back from Vivendi Universal Games' European games festival in Berlin, describing the detail in the game models as "frankly superb."

IGN Breaks Homeworld 2 Exclusives
February 21, 2003
IGN has blown the lid off with exclusive new screenshots, movies, and gameplay details in this worldwide exclusive feature.

IGN Tours the Hiigaran Battlecruiser
February 20, 2003
Want a big ship to solve a big problem? Try the battlecruiser, says IGN in this preview of one of Homeworld 2's new fleet of warships.

IGN Interviews Homeworld 2's Dan Irish
February 14, 2003
The Homeworld 2 Executive Producer gives IGN inside info on the sequel to the brilliant 1999 real-time strategy title.

Here's Looking at Homeworld!
December 10, 2001
The editors of GameSpot have placed Homeworld alongside legendary titles like id Software's Doom in their top ten list of the best-looking PC games. This echoes July's GameSpot reader poll, where Homeworld was ranked as the best-looking game ever!

Homeworld Makes "Best Games of All Time" List
August 22, 2001
PC Gamer, the world's best-selling PC games magazine, has included Homeworld in its 50 Best Games of All Time (#46). Other Sierra titles to be honored are the Gabriel Knight Series (#32), Lords of the Realm (#38), and the Tribes series (#49).

"50 Best Games of All Time" – PC Gamer, October 2001

"1999 Game of the Year" – PC Gamer, 1999

"Strategy Game of the Year" – Computer Gaming World

"Strategy Game of the Year" – GameSpy

"Strategy Game of the Year" – CNET Gamecenter

"Best Music of 1999" – GameSpot

"Awesome new gameplay enhancements and a fantastic engine stole our hearts and wowed our eyes. Homeworld 2 [was the] the prettiest, deepest strategy game at the show." – Game Revolution, Best of E3 2003, Strategy Category

"Relic seems to have put quite a bit of thought into how to make Homeworld 2 an even more polished and compelling game than its predecessor." – GameSpot

"...all the excitement of the first game with a new story, deeper strategy and a new engine to carry the franchise forward." – GameSpy