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X4: Kingdom End and 6.00 Update for X4: Foundations to be released on April 12

We are very excited to announce that our new expansion X4: Kingdom End, and the major free 6.00 update for X4: Foundations, will be released on April 12th, 2023.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1990040/X4_Kingdom_End/

Enjoy a long-awaited reunion with the Boron in X4: Kingdom End, the fourth expansion for X4: Foundations, which completes the collection of the main factions in the X Universe. Discover the unique Boron ships, and fly them through distinctive systems, on a journey of discovery. Visit fascinating places, uncover old secrets and make new acquaintances. Embark on an immersive new chapter of X4!

For more details, visit the expansion's Steam page where you can add X4: Kingdom End to your wishlist in order to be notified when it's released.

If you haven't heard about our big free 6.00 update for X4: Foundations yet, you should check out this news about the start of the public beta phase, and our latest XLOG video (embedded below). In addition to major engine changes and additions, there is also a new camera mode that has received great feedback so far. We have also created brand new models for several construction ships in the game. Definitely worth checking out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbfez5ljdE4

[h3]X4: Kingdom End Official Soundtrack released today[/h3]
To celebrate today's release date announcement for X4: Kingdom End, we're releasing the brand new Original Soundtrack for it on Steam. Renowned X-series composer Alexei Zakharov has composed a beautiful and atmospheric soundtrack to accompany players on their journey into the realms of the peace-loving Boron.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiVb4bkJUZs

The official soundtrack consists of 16 original tracks, each designed to transport the listener into the captivating world of X4: Kingdom End. With Zakharov's unique style and expertise, players can expect to be fully immersed in the game's thrilling journey of discovery.

The X4: Kingdom End Soundtrack is now available on Steam, and will shortly also be available for streaming on all major platforms. Get into it, embarking on a musical journey and feeding your anticipation for the release of the expansion on April 12th, 2023.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2288980/

Thank you for your support, and please don't forget to add X4: Kingdom End to your wishlist.

X4: Kingdom End Soundtrack Preview

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https://store.steampowered.com/app/2288980/X4_Kingdom_End_Soundtrack/

Renowned X-series composer Alexei Zakharov has composed a beautiful and atmospheric soundtrack to accompany players on their journey into the realms of the peace-loving Boron. The official soundtrack consists of 16 original tracks, each designed to transport the listener into the captivating world of X4: Kingdom End. With Zakharov's unique style and expertise, players can expect to be fully immersed in the game's thrilling journey of discovery.

6.00 Public Beta 7 now available

New week, new beta - and one week closer to the finishing line! X4 6.00 Beta 7 is now available for you to check out. We'll add the complete list of changes to the end of this news, and would ask you to continue reporting any issues in our Public Beta Feedback Forum as usual. Thank you for your continued support during this public beta test cycle!

How do I take part in the Public Beta?
Every player who owns X4: Foundations has the opportunity to download the new 6.00 beta version. In order to ensure that beta participants are aware of the risks and rules involved, we ask all interested players to visit our forum, where they will find the rules and disclaimers, as well as practical instructions for participating in the beta. Follow this link to our forum (no registration required) to find the relevant information.

Note: If Steam displays an older Beta version rather than "public_beta - 6.00 Beta 7" in the beta drop-down menu, this is just a display error in the Steam client. You can correct this by re-entering the beta password (see forum), but even with the incorrect version displayed in the list, you will still be playing the latest version of the beta if you have selected the public_beta branch.

[h3]6.00 Beta 7 Changelog[/h3]
  • Added option to cancel multiple construction orders at once.
  • Added low and medium settings for Reflection Probes (new feature in 6.00).
  • Added random object selection to Live Stream view (new feature in 6.00).
  • Added race-specific command consoles.

  • Improved The Fate of the Yaki mission by spawning reward lockboxes in safer location.
  • Improved lighting in reflections from stationary objects (new feature in 6.00).
  • Improved thruster sound volume to be less obtrusive while maneuvering.

  • Fixed False Sense Of Security signal leak mission not providing boarding target.
  • Fixed guild missions not being offered if one was accepted from another guild.
  • Fixed Collect Drops retaining ownership of abandoned cargo containers on order cancellation if one cargo container had earlier already been collected.

  • Fixed escape pods sitting in space if there are no nearby stations to flee to.
  • Fixed Explore and Update Trade Offers commands refusing to go through gates when directed at gate (problem introduced in 6.00).
  • Fixed licence requirements for Habitat Modules to fit relation progression.
  • Fixed collisions against stations not working after using highway (problem introduced in 6.00).
  • Fixed some dock requests persisting indefinitely.
  • Fixed construction vessels not honoring blacklists.

  • Fixed some station entries in the encyclopedia not marked as read when using "Mark all as read" option (new feature in 6.00).
  • Fixed gamestart description texts being cut-off under certain circumstances.
  • Fixed being unable to select objects when sitting in pilot chair of Ides.

  • Fixed fog sometimes disappearing briefly after loading.
  • Fixed radar visuals with low quality FSR and small resolutions.
  • Fixed muffled signal leak sounds (problem introduced in 6.00).

  • Fixed several causes of crashes.

X4 is Steam Deck verified

We've got some good news to coincide with the Steam Deck's one-year anniversary, which is being celebrated on Steam this week. Having made some changes for the upcoming major 6.00 update of X4: Foundations, the Steam Deck classification of X4 has been upgraded from "playable" to "verified" status. This means that from version 6.00 onwards, X4: Foundations will be fully Steam Deck verified! Yay, X4 on the go!

The changes are already in the 6.00 Public Beta (details below), so you can give them a try today!



How do I take part in the Public Beta?
Every player who owns X4: Foundations has the opportunity to download the new 6.00 beta version. In order to ensure that beta participants are aware of the risks and rules involved, we ask all interested players to visit our forum, where they will find the rules and disclaimers, as well as practical instructions for participating in the beta. Follow this link to our forum (no registration required) to find the relevant information.

Note: If Steam displays an older Beta version rather than "public_beta - 6.00 Beta 6" in the beta drop-down menu, this is just a display error in the Steam client. You can correct this by re-entering the beta password (see forum), but even with the incorrect version displayed in the list, you will still be playing the latest version of the beta if you have selected the public_beta branch.

6.00 Public Beta 6 now available

We're stepping up the pace now, and are pleased to announce the availability of X4 6.00 Beta 6 today, which brings with it the usual assortment of additions, improvements and fixes. As always, you can find the complete changelog at the end of this news. Please report any issues as usual in our Public Beta Feedback Forum. Thank you for your support during this beta test!

How do I take part in the Public Beta?
Every player who owns X4: Foundations has the opportunity to download the new 6.00 beta version. In order to ensure that beta participants are aware of the risks and rules involved, we ask all interested players to visit our forum, where they will find the rules and disclaimers, as well as practical instructions for participating in the beta. Follow this link to our forum (no registration required) to find the relevant information.

Note: If Steam displays an older Beta version rather than "public_beta - 6.00 Beta 6" in the beta drop-down menu, this is just a display error in the Steam client. You can correct this by re-entering the beta password (see forum), but even with the incorrect version displayed in the list, you will still be playing the latest version of the beta if you have selected the public_beta branch.

[h3]Gamerant.com interview[/h3]
Gamerant.com recently spoke to Egosoft founder and Managing Director Bernd Lehahn about the X series, Egosoft in general and its current developments. Text interviews are a rarity nowadays, but we do still appreciate them. Which is why we wanted to point it out here. You can find the interview on gamerant.com.

We hope you enjoy reading it!
[h3]6.00 Beta 6 Changelog[/h3]
  • Added Civilian and Military channels to Live Stream view (new feature in 6.00).
  • Added support for PageUp/PageDown in menu dropdowns.
  • Added search functionality to Controls menu.
  • Added Cockpit Glass Reflections setting (new feature in 6.00).
  • Added news banner to Start Menu.

  • Removed weapon group HUD indicators if ship has no weapon slots.

  • Improved Argon Federation and Godrealm starting relations with player in The Untested Explorer and The Accomplished Scientist starts.
  • Improved Terran Cadet transition into Defenders of Sol mission.
  • Improved ships fleeing Tide when far from any neutral station.
  • Improved readability of stars for NPC skills.
  • Improved sound occlusion in interiors.

  • Fixed missing relation settings for Xenon and Kha'ak in creative Custom Game Starts (problem introduced in 6.00).
  • Fixed Custom Gamestart satellite coverage option resulting in excessively distant satellites (problem introduced in 6.00).
  • Fixed Terran Cadet gamestart getting Defenders of Sol mission without having completed intro mission.
  • Fixed signal leak scan activity in Terran Pests mission (problem introduced in 6.00).
  • Fixed case of Trade Obstruction mission not starting in Avarice story.
  • Fixed case of Assemble Fleet mission getting stuck.

  • Fixed player-controlled Builder Ships being shown as available for assignment to construction sites.
  • Fixed ships with minimal storage capacity failing to pick up all containers when ordered to collect many full containers of wares.
  • Fixed ships assigned to Mimic commander with default behavior set to Protect Position failing to do so (problem introduced in 6.00).
  • Fixed subordinates of subordinates who are docked at commander repeatedly trying to dock when they cannot do so.
  • Fixed subordinate groups assigned to Position Defence not responding to group commands after loading savegame (problem introduced in 6.00).
  • Fixed incorrect station storage capacity predictions from ware reservations.
  • Fixed ships sometimes getting stuck at 50m/s (problem introduced in 6.00).

  • Fixed progress bars of repeatable terraforming projects not working after first time.
  • Fixed Ship Information menu not being usable with keyboard or controller under certain circumstances.
  • Fixed ship cockpit reflection probes sometimes showing docking bay features after undocking (new feature in 6.00).

  • Fixed several capital ships being unable to launch subordinates out of launch tubes (problem introduced in 6.00).
  • Fixed collision issues in Argon/Terran Wharf (problem introduced in 6.00).
  • Fixed Erlking not having collisions on main weapon (problem introduced in 6.00).
  • Fixed Elephant bridge clipping into geometry (new feature in 6.00).
  • Fixed several issues with surface elements of Albatross (new feature in 6.00).
  • Fixed visual glitch in Albatross bridge (new feature in 6.00).
  • Fixed Manorina (Gas) paint mod not being applied correctly.
  • Fixed flickering in Turquoise Sea with open comms.
  • Fixed Betty and other voice lines sounding muffled (problem introduced in 6.00).

  • Fixed several causes of crashes.