Game · Egosoft

X4: Foundations

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Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship.

Redeem on: Steam clientPC: Windows, Linux. Needs a free Steam account.
Activates in: Europe and UK. Activates on accounts registered in 32 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.Activates on accounts registered in the EU, EEA, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.Will not activate on accounts registered in North America, Asia, Latin America or Oceania.
You get: A digital activation keyStandard edition. No disc, no box.
Delivery: To your account and by emailDelivered to your account and by email once it is ready. Some orders get a short manual check first.

Trailers and screenshots

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About this game

Start Small. Command Everything.

Your journey begins with a single ship - but what you become is up to you.

Trade, fight, explore, and build your way to power as you grow from a lone pilot into the leader of a vast space empire. Command fleets, manage resources, and shape the future of the galaxy through your decisions.

A Living, Simulated Universe

The universe of X4 is fully simulated and constantly evolving.

Factions trade, build, and wage war independently, reacting dynamically to both your actions and each other. Every station, ship, and economy is part of a living system that continues to grow - with or without your influence.

Build Your Empire

Construct space stations, establish trade networks, and control entire production chains.

Design and expand your infrastructure using a modular system, building stations that power your economy, manage supply chains, and automate production as your empire grows into a self-sustaining powerhouse.

Fight and Command

Engage in real-time combat and take direct control of your ships - or command entire fleets strategically.

From small skirmishes to large-scale battles, every encounter is shaped by your tactics and decisions.

A Universe in Motion

Thousands of ships and stations carry out their tasks
Factions build and expand stations
Trade routes evolve as the economy develops
Instigate war or broker peace through subterfuge and diplomacy

A Universe That Keeps Evolving

X4: Foundations continues to grow with major updates and expansions that introduce new systems, mechanics, and opportunities for players. Make the universe your own alongside a thriving modding community.

Whether you’re returning or starting fresh, there’s never been a better time to build your empire.

Description, images and details are taken from this product's Steam page.

Details

Developer: Egosoft
Publisher: Egosoft
Released: 30 Nov, 2018
Genres: Action, Adventure, Strategy, Simulation, Open World
Runs on: Windows, Linux
Activates on: Steam client, Europe and UK
Interface: English, German, French, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Spain, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Spanish - Latin America, Polish, Czech
Full audio: English, German, French, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian
Age rating: PEGI 7
Controller: Full controller support

Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Workshop
Adjustable Text Size
Camera Comfort
Color Alternatives
Custom Volume Controls
Playable without Timed Input
DualShock Controller Support
DualShock Controller Support
DualSense Controller Support
DualSense Controller Support
Save Anytime
Stereo Sound
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

PEGI7

Rated PEGI 7. Suitable for ages 7 and over.Content: Violence, Fear.

System requirements

Windows

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

X4: Foundations system requirements on Windows
Component	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10 (64-bit) or higher	Windows 10 (64-bit) or higher
Processor	Intel i5-4590 3.3GHz or AMD equivalent	Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD equivalent
Memory	8 GB RAM	16 GB RAM
Graphics	NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD RX 5300 or equivalent (Vulkan 1.4 support required)	NVIDIA RTX 3060 or AMD RX 6700 or equivalent (Vulkan 1.4 support required)
Storage	35 GB available space	50 GB available space
Additional Notes	Minimum: 8 GB RAM (base game) / 16 GB RAM (with all expansions installed)

Linux / SteamOS

X4: Foundations system requirements on Linux / SteamOS
Component	Minimum	Recommended
OS	SteamOS (64-bit) or Ubuntu 18.04 (64-bit)	SteamOS (64-bit) or Ubuntu 18.04 (64-bit)
Processor	Intel i5-4590 3.3GHz or AMD equivalent	Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD equivalent
Memory	8 GB RAM	16 GB RAM
Graphics	NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD RX 5300 or equivalent (Vulkan 1.4 support required)	NVIDIA RTX 3060 or AMD RX 6700 or equivalent (Vulkan 1.4 support required)
Storage	35 GB available space	50 GB available space
Additional Notes	Minimum: 8 GB RAM (base game) / 16 GB RAM (with all expansions installed)

Activating it on Steam client

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The key is listed for the Europe and UK. Activates on accounts registered in 32 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. region. Read how regions work before you buy.