X4: Foundations Takes Flight with New Beta Update and Overhauled Flight Model
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 4, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 4, 2024 – Egosoft GmbH has announced the public beta release of the highly anticipated 7.50 update for X4: Foundations, also known as the "Flight Model Update." This major update brings a complete overhaul to the game's flight mechanics, promising smoother, more realistic spaceship controls and a more immersive experience in the X4 universe.
A Transformative Update
To achieve this ambitious redesign, Egosoft partnered with John Pritchett, a former senior gameplay physics programmer from Star Citizen, who played a crucial role in reworking the spaceship handling in X4. The update introduces significant changes to ship controls and flight path planning, and Egosoft is eager for players to experience the difference.
New Features and Enhancements