Game editions

There are many different packagings of the game with two main cover designs but they are all essentially the same. However, there are minor variations in contents which may sway you regarding which version you actually purchase.

Original
Packaginglarge cardboard box
Manualprinted
Also CD
quick reference card

DVD-case Original
Packagingplastic DVD case
Manual?
Also CD

Best Seller (Original)
Packagingplastic DVD case
Manualelectronic (PDF)
Also CD
installation booklet

Collectors' Edition
Packagingplastic DVD case
Manualelectronic (PDF)
Also CD


Sold Out
Packagingplastic DVD case
Manualelectronic (PDF)
Also CD
installer also includes 1.05 patch

Back To Games
Packagingplastic DVD case
Manualelectronic (PDF)
Also CD
Primarily intended for German-speaking players

Medallion
Packagingplastic DVD case
Manualelectronic (PDF)
Also CD


"Mystery" edition
Packagingplastic DVD case
Manualelectronic (PDF)
Also CD
So-called due to its curious tagline of "A thrilling 3D mystery adventure"

US Edition (?)
Packaginglarge cardboard box
Manual?
Also CD
I think this is either a US-only reprinted edition or pre-final artwork for the original game

Game Of The Year - initial release; rare
Packaginglarge cardboard box
Manualprinted
Also CD
quick reference card
strategy guide
soundtrack CD
The initial Game Of The Year release (1999, USA distribution only) included the strategy guide as well as the soundtrack CD. The strategy guide can be bought separately (see below) but this edition of Homeworld is the only way to get hold of the soundtrack CD. As such it is highly sought after, but is no longer manufactured. Your only realistic chance of obtaining this is as a second hand copy; try eBay.com. If you think you have found a copy for sale online, always, always, always, ask the seller if the soundtrack CD is included. Many sellers use the original cover images and promotional text which all refer to the soundtrack CD but in the vast majority of cases they are actually selling the more common CD jewelcase version (below) which does NOT include the extras of the initial Game Of The Year release.

Game Of The Year - common
PackagingCD jewelcase
Manualelectronic (PDF)
Also CD


Best Seller (Game Of The Year)
Packagingsmall cardboard box
Manual?
Also CD


Homeworld Universe
Packagingtwo large cardboard boxes
Manualprinted
Also CD
quick reference card
This (German) edition of the game is actually just the original large boxed versions of Homeworld and Homeworld Cataclysm, bound by an outer card wrapper.


Other Homeworld related merchandise

Prima's Official Strategy Guide
ISBN 0761515763





Raider Retreat Bonus Mission Disc
Only available as a promotional item with preorders for the initial release of Homeworld Cataclysm and some Homeworld Game of the Year editions.


Homeworld Fleet Archive
A promotional preview disc providing "a multimedia journey into the Homeworld universe".



Armada Meltdown
Promotional CD given to customers who bought Homeworld from Electronics Boutique. It includes multiplayer maps for "Rings of Plazmodeus" (2-7) and "Rumble in the Ionosphere" (2-6) (also known as "Belly of the Beast" and "Gas Giant").


Homeworld Soundtrack CD
Only available with the initial release of the Homeworld Game of the Year edition (see above). Includes 13 music tracks; the 1.05 PC update; preview movie for Homeworld Cataclysm.

Yes "Homeworld" Single with Demo
Promotional CD for Yes' "Homeworld" single which also includes a demo of the game and interviews with Yes.


Yes "Homeworld" Single






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