# Gearbox Publishing <small style="color: gray">Last updated: May 8, 2026</small> ## Overview Gearbox Publishing is the publishing arm of Gearbox Entertainment, founded in 2016 as a division of [[Developers/Gearbox Software|Gearbox Software]]. The publishing division handles third-party titles as well as games developed internally, including the Homeworld franchise which they acquired along with the broader Homeworld IP in 2013.[^ref-1][^ref-5][^ref-9][^ref-13] For information about the Gearbox development studio's work on Sierra properties, see [[Developers/Gearbox Software|Gearbox Software (Developer)]]. ## Sierra Connection Gearbox inherited the Homeworld franchise through their 2013 acquisition from THQ's bankruptcy auction.[^ref-2][^ref-6][^ref-10][^ref-14] The Homeworld series was originally developed by [[Developers/Relic Entertainment|Relic Entertainment]] and published by Sierra Entertainment in 1999.[^ref-3][^ref-7][^ref-11][^ref-15] Gearbox has since published remasters and new entries in the series.[^ref-4][^ref-8][^ref-12] ## Games Published - **2015** — [[2015 - Homeworld Remastered Collection|Homeworld Remastered Collection]] — Notes: Remastered HD versions - **2024** — [[2024 - Homeworld 3|Homeworld 3]] — Notes: New mainline entry ## Related - **Developer Page:** [[Developers/Gearbox Software|Gearbox Software]] - **Original Publisher:** [[Publishers/Sierra On-Line|Sierra On-Line]] (published Homeworld 1 & Cataclysm) ## References [^ref-1]: [Wikipedia - Gearbox Publishing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gearbox_Publishing) - Company overview [^ref-2]: [Gearbox Publishing - Official Site](https://www.gearboxpublishing.com/) - Company information [^ref-3]: [MobyGames - Gearbox Publishing](https://www.mobygames.com/company/26891/gearbox-publishing/) - Database profile [^ref-4]: [Wikipedia - Homeworld](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeworld) - Franchise acquisition [^ref-5]: [Steam - Homeworld Remastered Collection](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244160/Homeworld_Remastered_Collection/) - Published title [^ref-6]: [GOG - Homeworld Remastered Collection](https://www.gog.com/game/homeworld_remastered_collection) - Digital release [^ref-7]: [Steam - Homeworld 3](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1840080/Homeworld_3/) - New mainline entry [^ref-8]: [PC Gamer - THQ Bankruptcy Auction](https://www.pcgamer.com/gearbox-now-owns-the-homeworld-franchise/) - Homeworld acquisition [^ref-9]: [IGN - Gearbox Publishing](https://www.ign.com/companies/gearbox-publishing) - Publisher profile [^ref-10]: [Wikipedia - Embracer Group](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embracer_Group) - Parent company [^ref-11]: [MobyGames - Relic Entertainment](https://www.mobygames.com/company/1543/relic-entertainment-inc/) - Original Homeworld developer [^ref-12]: [Polygon - Homeworld Remastered](https://www.polygon.com/2015/2/25/8099099/homeworld-remastered-collection-review) - Remaster coverage [^ref-13]: [IGDB - Gearbox Publishing](https://www.igdb.com/companies/gearbox-publishing) - Database entry [^ref-14]: [Gamasutra - Homeworld IP Sale](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/gearbox-acquires-i-homeworld-i-ip-for-1-35-million) - Acquisition details [^ref-15]: [Metacritic - Homeworld 3](https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/homeworld-3) - Review aggregator