From Press Release:
June 3, 2026 – Your path to galactic power awaits! Egosoft has announced that the major 9.00 Empire Update for X4: Foundations will launch on June 10th. Revealed alongside a brand-new trailer, the free update continues to expand and refine the open-ended space simulation experience.
The 9.00 Empire Update further expands the constantly evolving space sandbox that the X series is known for, with new ways to thrive in the living universe of space.
- Combat Enhancements: Massive combat rebalancing across weapons, ships, shields, and NPC AI help make you a force to be reckoned with out in deep space.
- Expanded Ship Loadouts and Showroom: Experience new loadout variety and upgraded ship visuals. Plus, show off your prized possessions in the new Ship Showroom station module.
- Mining Region Overhaul: New dynamic mining operation systems make the Empire Update the perfect time to excavate the depths below the surface.
- New Resources: Engage in Kha’ak wreck processing, providing a new transmutable resource called Allographyne.
- Visual Improvements: Improvements to the map UI and more give space explorers significant quality of life improvements to enhance their upcoming intergalactic journeys.
The X4: Foundations 9.00 Empire Update launches June 10 as a free update for all players. Tune into the Inside Egosoft Podcast on YouTube and podcast platforms for a deeper look into the world of X4: Foundations. New pilots and returning commanders alike can begin building their legacy today as Egosoft continues expanding and refining its long-running space simulation universe.
About X4: Foundations
In X4: Foundations, explore the galaxy, pilot a wide range of ships, and forge your own path from humble beginnings to galactic power. Start with a single ship, trade, fight, explore, or expand, gradually building your influence across a living universe that reacts to your decisions.
- Build & Expand: Design and construct modular space stations and factories, creating the backbone of a growing empire across the galaxy.
- Command Your Empire: Manage fleets, assign trade routes, coordinate large-scale battles, and oversee operations through an intuitive tactical map.
- Start Small, Rise to Power: Begin as a lone pilot and carve your own path, evolving into a fleet commander, industrial magnate, or galactic warlord.
- Epic Space Battles: Command fleets of ships and engage in massive space battles, from small skirmishes to galaxy-shaking conflicts.
- Explore a Living Galaxy: Discover a vast universe of star systems, factions, and opportunities as you carve out your place among the stars.
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About Egosoft
Egosoft is one of Germany’s most long-standing and fiercely independent game developers. Founded in 1988, the studio became a pioneer of the space simulation genre with the release of X: Beyond the Frontier in 1999. For over 25 years, the team has remained exclusively dedicated to the “X” series, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in open-ended sandbox gameplay. As a founder-owned studio, Egosoft prides itself on a “TRADE, FIGHT, BUILD, THINK” philosophy, maintaining a deep, direct connection with its community while remaining an independent voice in the global gaming industry.
