X4: Foundations

Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore, trade, fight, and build as you rise to command fleets, stations, and entire economies in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to every decision.

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Release date: Nov 30, 2018
Developer: Egosoft
Publisher: Egosoft

Additional game information and artwork: IGDB

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🪐 A Universe of Endless Possibilities preview — 🪐 A Universe of Endless PossibilitiesWatch on Steam ↗
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X4 Empire Update (9.00) Launch Trailer preview — X4 Empire Update (9.00) Launch TrailerWatch on Steam ↗
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🏛️ X4 Diplomacy Update (8.00) Launch Trailer preview — 🏛️ X4 Diplomacy Update (8.00) Launch TrailerWatch on Steam ↗
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What Is X4? 🪐 A Fresh Look At The Ultimate UNIVERSE IN A BOX! preview — What Is X4? 🪐 A Fresh Look At The Ultimate UNIVERSE IN A BOX!Watch on Steam ↗
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7.50 Flight Model Update + Hyperion Pack Release Trailer preview — 7.50 Flight Model Update + Hyperion Pack Release TrailerWatch on Steam ↗
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7.00 Public Beta Trailer ✨ Discover What's New! preview — 7.00 Public Beta Trailer ✨ Discover What's New!Watch on Steam ↗
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X4: Kingdom End (DLC) Launch Trailer preview — X4: Kingdom End (DLC) Launch TrailerWatch on Steam ↗
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X4: Tides of Avarice (DLC) Launch Trailer preview — X4: Tides of Avarice (DLC) Launch TrailerWatch on Steam ↗
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X4: Cradle of Humanity (DLC) Launch Trailer preview — X4: Cradle of Humanity (DLC) Launch TrailerWatch on Steam ↗
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78% positive · 14,007 reviews

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Last 30 days · All languages

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77% positive · 227 reviews

177 positive · 50 negative

SpaceSimulationOpen WorldSpace SimExplorationSandbox4XSci-fiStrategyEconomyModdableTradingFlightSingleplayer3DFirst-PersonManagementActionImmersive SimGrand Strategy

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