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X4: Foundations Stats & OverviewStore page details, rankings, sales estimates, and platform support

X4: Foundations
Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore, trade, fight, and build as you rise to command fleets, stations, and entire economies in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to every decision.
Platforms
Steam
Product Type
Game
Franchise
X
Release Date
30-11-2018
Developers
Publishers
Recent Reviews
Mostly Positive (323)
All Reviews
Mostly Positive (25.80k)
User Rating
77.72%
Current Average Daily CCU
3.40k
Wishlists
651.70k
Followers
157.49k
Top Sellers1164 (ATH:2)
Ranked 1164 on 21-08-2026.
Best: 2 on 01-12-2018, daily ranking
Most Played-- (ATH:16)
Recently, it has not been on the daily ranking list.
Best: 16 on 19-10-2021, daily ranking
Original Price
$49.99
Current Price
$22.99 (-54%)
Gross Revenue
$16.54m
Units Sold
661.81k

X4: Foundations Revenue & Sales EstimatesRegional sales, revenue, reviews and player trends over time

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Game Update Timeline for X4: Foundations
DateEventDescription
2018-11-30ReleasedThe game is officially released
2018-11-301.0 Hotfix 1 Released
2018-12-01X4: Foundations 1.10 Update Released
2018-12-03X4: Foundations 1.20 Update Released
2018-12-05X4: Foundations 1.21 Update Released
2018-12-06X4: Foundations 1.21 Hotfix 1 Released
2018-12-07X4: Foundations 1.30 Update Released
2018-12-10X4: Foundations 1.31 Update Released
2018-12-11X4: Foundations 1.32 Update Released
2018-12-20X4: Foundations 1.50 and first X Online Mode
2019-01-28Update 1.60 and next steps in the evolution of X4: Foundations
2019-02-25X4: Foundations Update 2.00 Released
2019-03-18X4: Foundations Update 2.20 Released
2019-05-28X4: Foundations Update 2.50 Released
2019-10-17UpdateUpdate 2.60 release and delay announcement for X4: Split Vendetta
2020-03-11Public Beta 8 for Update 3.0 is now available
2020-03-31UpdateX4: Split Vendetta and 3.0 Update now available
2020-03-31DLCX4: Split Vendetta
2020-04-07Public Beta update 3.10 now available
2020-04-08Update 3.10 is now publicly available
2020-05-05Public Beta update 3.20 now available
2020-06-04X4: Foundations Update 3.20 now available
2020-06-25Public Beta update 3.30 now available
2020-07-24New version of Public Beta Update 3.30 now available
2020-07-30UpdateUpdate 3.30 is now available
2020-10-143.30 Stability Patch released
2020-11-17Update4.00 Public Beta now available
2021-01-27X4: Foundations 4.00 Beta - Update 5 released
2021-02-02X4: Foundations 4.00 Beta 6 released
2021-02-11X4: Foundations 4.00 Beta 7 released
2021-02-16X4: Foundations 4.00 Beta 8 released
2021-02-24X4: Foundations 4.00 Beta 9 released
2021-03-03X4: Foundations 4.00 Beta 10 released
2021-03-09X4: Foundations 4.00 Beta 11 released
2021-03-16DLCX4: Cradle of Humanity
2021-03-16UpdateNow available: X4: Foundations 4.00 update and X4: Cradle of Humanity expansion
2021-03-194.00 Hotfix 1 released
2021-03-264.00 Hotfix 2 released
2021-04-014.00 Hotfix 3 released
2021-06-14UpdateThe Public Beta of 4.10 starts today
2021-07-28X4: Foundations 4.10 Beta 5 now available
2021-08-12X4: Foundations 4.10 Beta 6 now available
2021-09-02X4: Foundations 4.10 Beta 7 now available
2021-09-13UpdateNew features and tons of enhancements - 4.10 update now available
2021-10-044.10 Hotfix for Linux Only
2021-11-174.20 Beta now available
2021-12-094.20 update now available
2022-01-20Update5.00 Public Beta now available
2022-01-27X4: Foundations 5.00 Beta 2 now available
2022-02-03X4: Foundations 5.00 Beta 3 now available
2022-02-09X4: Foundations 5.00 Beta 4 now available
2022-02-16X4: Foundations 5.00 Beta 5 now available
2022-02-23X4: Foundations 5.00 Beta 6 now available
2022-02-28X4: Foundations 5.00 RC 1 now available
2022-03-14DLCX4: Tides of Avarice
2022-03-14UpdateX4: Tides of Avarice & 5.00 Update now available
2022-03-155.00 Hotfix 1 released
2022-03-175.00 Hotfix 2 released
2022-03-225.00 Hotfix 3 released
2022-03-245.00 Hotfix 4 released
2022-03-305.10 Public Beta now available
2022-04-07UpdateUpdate 5.10 now available
2022-04-135.10 Hotfix 1 released
2022-04-275.10 Hotfix 2 released
2022-06-21Update 5.10 Hotfix 3 released
2023-01-19UpdateIntroducing X TECH 5 and kicking off 6.00 Public Beta
2023-01-26Update 6.00 Beta 2 now available
2023-02-09Update 6.00 Beta 3 now available
2023-02-22Update 6.00 Beta 4 now available
2023-03-08New builder ships are here - 6.00 Public Beta 5 now available!
2023-03-166.00 Public Beta 6 now available
2023-03-226.00 Public Beta 7 now available
2023-03-296.00 RC1 now available
2023-04-056.00 RC2 now available
2023-04-066.00 RC3 now available
2023-04-12DLCX4: Kingdom End
2023-04-12UpdateX4: Kingdom End and major 6.00 Update now available
2023-04-14Update 6.00 HF 1
2023-04-27Update 6.00 HF 2 now available
2023-05-04Update 6.00 HF 3
2023-05-11Update 6.00 HF 4
2023-05-15Update 6.00 HF 5
2023-06-20Update 6.10 now available
2023-06-26Update6.20 Public Beta starting
2023-07-046.20 Public Beta 2
2023-07-116.20 Public Beta 3
2023-07-196.20 Public Beta 4
2023-07-256.20 Public Beta 5
2023-07-256.10 Hotfix 1 now available
2023-08-026.20 Public Beta 6
2023-08-096.20 Public Beta 7
2023-08-166.20 Public Beta 8
2023-08-236.20 Public Beta 9
2023-08-24UpdateUpdate 6.20 now available
2024-04-04UpdateX4: Foundations 7.00 Public Beta Launches Today!
2024-04-117.00 Public Beta 2 now available
2024-05-027.00 Public Beta 4 now available
2024-05-087.00 Public Beta 5 now available
2024-05-227.00 Public Beta 6 now available
2024-06-20DLCX4: Timelines
2025-02-20DLCX4: Hyperion Pack
2025-09-10DLCX4: Envoy Pack
2026-08-24

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X4: Foundations DLC Revenue & SalesSales, pricing, review and player metrics for each DLC

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X4: Foundations Videos & TrailersVideo coverage and creator analysis from YouTube

📹 793 videos👤 124 creators👁 14.3M views
I Played 100 Hours of X4: Foundations... Here's What Happened!59:56
I Played 100 Hours of X4: Foundations... Here's What Happened!
645.7K👍 10.9K💬 939
Kokoplays MB(113.0K subs)
Jun 24, 2023
X4 Foundations Gameplay Official7:31
X4 Foundations Gameplay Official
605.6K👍 8.5K💬 2.2K
Egosoft(55.6K subs)
Oct 1, 2018
From PIRATE to CORPORATION in X4 Foundations57:50
From PIRATE to CORPORATION in X4 Foundations
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Mike Wolf(13.3K subs)
Aug 6, 2024
All You Need To GET STARTED With X4: FOUNDATIONS (1/4)12:43
All You Need To GET STARTED With X4: FOUNDATIONS (1/4)
436.0K👍 9.4K💬 844
MYSH(37.4K subs)
May 7, 2023
X4 Foundations Review - An Indie Space Empire Builder40:26
X4 Foundations Review - An Indie Space Empire Builder
394.6K👍 10.4K💬 1.5K
CarbonCola(2.8K subs)
Mar 27, 2024
Tutorial : Newbie start guide : X4 Foundations (Edit : Loot drops have been nerfed)45:56
Tutorial : Newbie start guide : X4 Foundations (Edit : Loot drops have been nerfed)
368.6K👍 6.1K💬 523
Francis John(115.0K subs)
May 24, 2023
X4 Foundations - There's NEVER Been a BETTER Time to Play - 7.00 Update17:09
X4 Foundations - There's NEVER Been a BETTER Time to Play - 7.00 Update
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ObsidianAnt(331.0K subs)
Jun 19, 2024
X4 Foundations: Which Gun is Right for You Guide15:33
X4 Foundations: Which Gun is Right for You Guide
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JK Ninja(13.6K subs)
Jan 4, 2022
Star Citizen VS Elite Dangerous VS  No Man's Sky VS X4 Foundations (2024/2025)57:02
Star Citizen VS Elite Dangerous VS No Man's Sky VS X4 Foundations (2024/2025)
228.4K👍 5.4K💬 1.6K
TheYamiks(147.0K subs)
Oct 13, 2024
X4: Foundations Ep1: Defending humanity (and stealing things) in an epic sci-fi sandbox1:11:42
X4: Foundations Ep1: Defending humanity (and stealing things) in an epic sci-fi sandbox
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PerunGamingAU(61.6K subs)
Jul 22, 2024
X4 Foundations: Building Your First Station Guide14:34
X4 Foundations: Building Your First Station Guide
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JK Ninja(13.6K subs)
Jul 5, 2021
X4: Foundations - Gameplay - Ships, Trading, Exploration, Mining4:37:09
X4: Foundations - Gameplay - Ships, Trading, Exploration, Mining
190.4K👍 1.0K💬 132
ObsidianAnt(331.0K subs)
Nov 30, 2018
X4 Foundations: Corvettes, Gunboats, and Frigates Guide11:18
X4 Foundations: Corvettes, Gunboats, and Frigates Guide
186.6K👍 5.8K💬 224
JK Ninja(13.6K subs)
Feb 9, 2022
X4 Foundations: Which Fighter is Right for You Guide14:04
X4 Foundations: Which Fighter is Right for You Guide
174.1K👍 5.2K💬 272
JK Ninja(13.6K subs)
Feb 3, 2022
X4 Foundations -- 10 Things I Wish I Knew From The Start (Beginner Guide)18:19
X4 Foundations -- 10 Things I Wish I Knew From The Start (Beginner Guide)
158.7K👍 2.2K💬 196
GWJPlays(2.5K subs)
Dec 3, 2018
X4: Foundations - The Most Epic Space Sim? - Ep 140:06
X4: Foundations - The Most Epic Space Sim? - Ep 1
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quill18(675.0K subs)
Feb 21, 2025
Trading Stations - How to Get Rich in X4 Foundations14:09
Trading Stations - How to Get Rich in X4 Foundations
146.5K👍 3.5K💬 175
Captain Collins(32.0K subs)
Sep 27, 2020
Tutorial : Defence platforms, designs and weapons : X4 Foundations24:15
Tutorial : Defence platforms, designs and weapons : X4 Foundations
144.6K👍 3.3K💬 280
Francis John(115.0K subs)
May 30, 2023
Tutorial : Early to Mid Game money by Fighting : X4 Foundations46:55
Tutorial : Early to Mid Game money by Fighting : X4 Foundations
141.1K👍 2.3K💬 179
Francis John(115.0K subs)
Jun 7, 2023
X4 Foundations Review // Is It Worth It?!14:42
X4 Foundations Review // Is It Worth It?!
137.9K👍 3.3K💬 462
Nyxson(46.1K subs)
Mar 22, 2022

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Is X4: Foundations Worth It? Player Reviews AnalyzedAI-powered summary, highlights, dimensional insights and SWOT analysis

"The game is well-developed with high performance compared to similar titles, displaying an engaging gameplay experience with diverse space exploration and building mechanics, and has shown improvements in stability over time; however, players report persistent low frame rates due to CPU limitations, frequent crashes especially when alt-tabbing, and significant bugs that hinder early missions and save loadings, highlighting a need for addressing confusing narrative clarity, improving AI intelligence for ships, and enhancing overall gameplay depth and reliability of missions without mods, while the multiplayer experience requires better engagement and the graphics optimization demands attention to anti-aliasing, character animations, and visual production quality, alongside mixed feedback regarding the tutorial length and the impact of virtual particles, combined with a demand for more distinct endings and challenge modes to boost replayability despite generally appreciated background music that enhances the atmosphere but suffers from poor quality voice acting, particularly in the German translations, causing frustration among players seeking a more polished and immersive experience."

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