SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 27, 2024 – Egosoft, the developers behind the popular space simulation game X4: Foundations, have announced their plans for the future of the game, including a major update, new downloadable content (DLC), and more. This news comes after a year of significant additions to X4: Foundations, including the major 7.00 update and the release of the X4: Timelines expansion.
Celebrating a Year of Growth and a Quarter Century of Space Exploration
This year marked the 25th anniversary of the launch of the first X game, X: Beyond the Frontier. Egosoft celebrated this milestone with a special sale and a heartfelt "thank you" video from founder and CEO Bernd Lehahn. The X4 community also continued to grow, with thousands of new members joining the official forum, the X4 Steam forum, the X4 subreddit, and the Egosoft Discord server.
“This year was a landmark year for Egosoft, not only in terms of the exciting new content and updates we brought to X4: Foundations, but also in celebrating 25 years of the X series,” says Bernd Lehahn, Founder and CEO of Egosoft. “We are immensely grateful for the continued support of our dedicated community, and we look forward to bringing even more exciting content to X4 in the coming year.”
Looking Ahead: New Features and Content on the Horizon
Egosoft has released a roadmap outlining their plans for X4: Foundations in 2025, with a focus on enhancing gameplay and expanding the X universe.
Flight Model Update Takes Center Stage
In the first quarter of 2025, players can expect a major update to the game's flight model. This update will affect all controllable spacecraft, with variations in specifications and movement based on the installed engines and thrusters. Egosoft is inviting players to participate in a public beta to provide feedback on these changes.
"We're implementing a comprehensive update that, among other things, improves the flight model of all ships," says Egosoft. "This is no small change, as it affects every controllable spaceship. The specifications and movement of the spaceships vary considerably depending on the engines and thrusters installed. Anyone who has the time and inclination is welcome to take part in the public beta and give us feedback."
"Mini-DLC 1" Introduces a Fan-Favorite Ship
In addition to the flight model update, Egosoft is also planning to release "Mini-DLC 1" in the first quarter of 2025. This DLC will introduce a popular ship from previous X games: the Hyperion. This Paranid vessel played a significant role in the Bala Gi missions of X3: Reunion and has been a fan favorite ever since.
"We had to choose one, and we decided on probably the 'very bestest' option: The Hyperion, the game's very first exploration ship!" says Egosoft. "The Paranid Hyperion has a long history and played a significant role in the Bala Gi missions of X3: Reunion. It was a fan favorite from the start, and we hope you enjoy it in X4: Foundations as well!"
Egosoft hints that the Hyperion will be classified as an "exploration ship" and will be one of the larger ships in the game, capable of outmaneuvering and overpowering its opponents.
A Continued Commitment to the X4 Community
Egosoft is committed to providing a welcoming and engaging experience for all X4: Foundations players. They encourage players to connect with them and with each other through their various communication channels, including their official forum, the X4 Steam forum, the X4 subreddit, and the Egosoft Discord server.
"We hope you have enjoyed our games this year and felt welcome in our community," says Egosoft. "Here's to another wonderful year!"