Since the
release of the 4.00 update and the second expansion,
X4: Cradle of Humanity, we have been busy working on the next big update for X4: Foundations. Today we're kicking off the
public beta phase for the upcoming 4.10 update, which you too can take part in. For details on how to join the beta and share your feedback, read on.
In the 4.10 update we will be adding a couple of major new features, as well as improving some existing ones such as terraforming. In response to your feedback on the 4.00 update, we are fixing, among other things, various issues associated with mining, trading and station management. Another improvement we have made is to our graphics engine’s asset management in X4: Foundations. This should result in better use of graphics memory, and help with things like asteroids popping in.
The
full changelog for the first beta version of the 4.10 update can be found in our forums.
Please note that the two key new features mentioned above will not be in the first 4.10 beta release, but are scheduled to be added in later beta versions. Below is a brief summary of what you can look forward to.
Multiverse Team Seasons
With our new ‘Multiverse Team Seasons’ online element, you and your friends will be able to organise yourselves into a team and send your ships into the Multiverse on missions and expeditions. You and your team will represent a coalition for which you will collect points. Will your coalition win at the end of the season? Exciting prizes await you!
In our first episode of the
Inside Egosoft Podcast you can learn more about Multiverse Team Seasons.
Custom Game Start
The new Custom Game Start feature will allow players of X4: Foundations to customise certain starting conditions in the game, within limits that are set in order to maintain game balance. It will be possible, for example, to influence factors such as available starting capital, sectors already explored, and relationships with other factions.
Episode 2 of the
Inside Egosoft Podcast includes more details about the Custom Game Start feature.
How do I take part in the Public Beta?
Every player who owns X4: Foundations has the opportunity to download the new 4.10 beta version. In order to ensure that beta participants are aware of the
risks and rules involved, we ask all interested players to visit our forum where they will find both the rules and disclaimers, as well as practical instructions for participating in the beta.
Follow this link to our forum (no registration required) to find the relevant information.
We would like to thank all our beta testers for their contributions. We hope you enjoy trying out the beta version of the 4.10 update!