It will receive a 3D sequel as the Kickstarter mentioned here:
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/showthread.php?t=49680 was successful. Really looking forward to it!
BTW, all Weird Worlds fans should check out FTL as well, another great alternative besides Space Pirates and Zombies or Starfarer.
Here's it's webpage:
http://www.infinitespacegames.com/seaofstars/