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X4: Foundations

A space simulation where you fly ships in first person, trade goods and build up an economy. You can stay a lone pilot or grow into running stations, fleets and a whole trading empire in an open, sandbox universe. Mod support and long playtimes are part of the appeal, and it is single player only. Is it your kind of game?

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77%

21 ratings

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79%

25,312 reviews

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you want a huge space sandbox where trade, fleets and building your own empire are the game.

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you want a quick, guided experience, since the learning curve is steep and the pace slow.

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Platforms: PC
Release date: November 30, 2018
Length: About 341 hours
Difficulty: 3/5 (estimated)
Genres: Simulator · Strategy
Themes: Action · Science fiction · Sandbox · 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)
Perspective: First person
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Verified
Microtransactions: None

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How long is X4: Foundations?: About 341 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is X4: Foundations on?: X4: Foundations is available on PC.
Does X4: Foundations have co-op?: No, X4: Foundations is single-player only.
Does X4: Foundations run on Steam Deck?: Verified
What does X4: Foundations cost?: $49.99 on Steam.