
The X series has always been a dense space sandbox with a steep learning curve, 2013’s X Rebirth tried to solve that issue by reducing the focus on empire building and limiting you to one ship. Does it right the series’ metaphorical ship after the previous game’s perceived missteps?
More Challenging Enemies: The ever-threatening Xenon are even stronger than before, and you may also encounter an old and forgotten enemy.// Reviews // 17th Feb 2019 - 3 years ago // By Simon Brown X4: Foundations ReviewĪfter the mixed reception of X Rebirth, Egosoft has a lot riding on the success of X4: Foundations. New missions: Experience new missions to be found in the new systems, putting you right in the thick of the action and taking advantage of the new X Rebirth 4.0 Bulletin Board System. New game starts: Jump straight into trading with two capable freighters in the middle of the rich Home of Light system or take on the role of Verge Explorer, with a well-equipped ship and a versatile crew.
Set it up as your own trading station or use it as a storage depot.
Build Warehouse Stations: Construct specialised warehouse stations to stock up on large amounts of any wares. Cold Star: A source of resources in massive quantities, combined with dangerous regions and other secrets. Toride: The universe has never been as hostile, nor had so much to explore, as in the Toride system. Home of Light: The fabled system, complete with a massive economy to profit from. A Larger Universe: Set a course through the Jump Gates to three whole new systems. Along with the 4.0 update, the experience reaches a whole new level where the opportunities to TRADE, FIGHT, BUILD, and THINK have never been bigger.
Home of Light is the second expansion for X Rebirth, with new regions to explore and challenges to overcome.