X4: Foundations

Start as a lone pilot with nothing but your ship. Rise to fleet commander, station architect or corporate magnate. Whether you choose the path of an explorer, pirate, trader, or warrior, the universe will react to your every move.

Every journey starts differently. Select from a variety of gamestarts and characters, each with their own background, relations and technology. Your beginning sets the tone – but never your destiny. From humble trader to feared warlord, your path is entirely yours to shape.

From nimble scouts to mighty carriers, X4 puts you at the controls. Seamlessly leave your cockpit, walk across a busy station, board another ship and take the pilot’s seat. Hand over controls to your crew or teleport across the stars to join the action where it matters most.

Stations and factories are more than structures – they’re the backbone of empires. Construct them from modular pieces: docks, living quarters, production lines and more. Use the powerful Station Editor to drag, connect and design your unique creations.

Ships can be upgraded with new weapons, engines and visible components. Your fleet grows not just in numbers, but in tactical variety. Solateria

Factions build and expand stations, develop trade routes, and compete for resources and territory. The balance of power constantly shifts as economies evolve and wars reshape the stars around you.