X4: Foundations News

X4: Foundations is a space simulation game in a living, breathing universe. But what does that actually mean? What can the player do in this huge game? In a series of six videos, EGOSOFT CEO and Lead Game Designer Bernd Lehahn introduces you to the huge array of activities that are available to you in X4: Foundations, goals you might want to pursue (or not), settings you should be aware of, and much more.

All six episodes are available on our YouTube channel. Enjoy watching and stay safe!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0hCP1yuNe8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1YF-Zp85LU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vtTC41ZJCo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59Dwn-PIPMA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQYz6y54wDU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJxBkub4rsI

Have you had X4: Foundations on your wishlist for some time, but been waiting for the right moment?

As part of the Steam Winter Sale we are currently offering a 35% discount on X4: Foundations. It truly is a great time to get into the game. Since releasing our latest big update (3.30) in July, we've been working hard on the next big step for X4: Foundations - the 4.00 update, that will arrive in the first quarter of 2021. If you own X4: Foundations, you can check out the current beta version of 4.00 already and experience new gameplay features like an improved fleet steering system or enjoy the new volumetric fog. Find out more about the 4.00 beta in this news.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/392160/X4_Foundations/
Earlier this year we've also released the first expansion for the game, called X4: Split Vendetta, which was very well received by its players. In case you haven't gotten it yet, you can now save 10% on the purchase during the Steam Winter Sale.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1133000/X4_Split_Vendetta/
You could also choose the X4: Collector's Edition bundle, which is also on sale. You won't just get the base game and the Split expansion, but also pre-purchase X4: Cradle of Humanity, the second expansion to X4, coming in the first quarter of 2021. In addition to the game and the expansions, you're also getting the soundtracks (MP3 and FLAC) and additional bonus material that is exclusively available in the Collector's Edition.

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/14073/
We would be happy to welcome you to the X4: Foundations family! Thanks for your continued support, stay safe and enjoy your space adventure!

The entire EGOSOFT team wishes you a joyful and relaxing holiday season and a Happy New Year. 2020 has been a particularly challenging year for everyone and we hope that you are all safe and well. In these difficult times we are pleased to be able to take your mind off things and transport you to another universe. We thank you for your support and loyalty over the past twelve months and look forward to a new year packed with exciting X4 developments.


To close out the year, you can catch a first glimpse of another new ship on this year's EGOSOFT Christmas card. You'll find this ship in the upcoming X4: Cradle of Humanity expansion. We hope you like the special Christmas-themed paint job!

We'll be back in January to talk more about the gameplay changes and new features that you’ll find in the 4.00 update. We have also recently updated the public beta for 4.00, so feel free to visit our forum to learn more about it and to find instructions on how to participate.

Happy Christmas and stay safe!
-Team EGOSOFT

To celebrate today's second anniversary of X4: Foundations, we’re drawing back the curtain on a brand-new XL sized battleship that will be deployed for the first time in X4: Cradle of Humanity.



This beast of sheer firepower is one of the most heavily armed ships to be found so far in the X4 universe. Its ability to take on large targets is second to none. However, can it be undermined by a fleet of small ships?

Find out in the first quarter of 2021 when X4: Cradle of Humanity, the second expansion for X4: Foundations, will be released.



Whilst the name for this majestic piece of technology is being kept firmly under-wraps for now, take a guess at what we have christened this new battleship!

[h3]X4: Cradle of Humanity - The next chapter of X4 awaits you in the new year![/h3]
As announced at the beginning of October, the final release of the 4.00 update and the new X4: Cradle of Humanity expansion, has been postponed to the first quarter of 2021.

X4: Cradle of Humanity is the second expansion for X4: Foundations and will bring the X series back to Earth. It significantly expands the game universe with new sectors and welcomes two Terran factions along with their economy, ships, weapons and stations. New game-starts bring players closer to the identity and political stance of the Terran factions and offer alternative perspectives on events in the history of X4: Foundations.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1288460/
You can already add X4: Cradle of Humanity to your wish lists on Steam. Owners of the X4: Foundations Collector's Edition will automatically find the second expansion in their game library when it is released.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WWylkYpxmM

We would be infinitely grateful if you'd consider us for the Steam Labor of Love Award. You can nominate us right in this news (look up), on the X4: Foundations store page or through the Steam Awards Nominations page.



We are far from finished with X4: Foundations and are appreciative of your support and feedback every day. The game is about to celebrate its second anniversary and just recently we started the 4.00 Beta for X4: Foundations (details in this news), where we give you a first insight into the next big chapter of X4. With X4: Cradle of Humanity, the story will also continue in the first quarter of 2021 and we are looking forward to welcoming the Terrans to X4!

Thanks for everything and keep on having fun in the X-Universe!