X4: Foundations overview

Overview

X4: Foundations comes from Egosoft and is published by Egosoft. It arrived on Steam on Nov 30, 2018, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Color Alternatives. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, Linux, and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

X4: Foundations's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 3,274 players at 5 October 2026 - 19:50:36 UTC, with a tracked peak near 15,074. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 80% positive across 30,285 reviews.

Language and system requirements

X4: Foundations is available in 14 languages including:

6 regional rating boards including dejus, usk, pegi, kgrb, and steam germany

Sales, recommendations, and streams

X4: Foundations has sold up to 624,476 units and has 25,359 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $21,562,916. On Twitch, 1 streamers are live with around 2 total watchers.

X4: Foundations overview details

X4: Foundations combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Start Small. Command Everything. Your journey begins with a single ship - but what you become is up to you. Trade, fight, explore, and build your way to power as you grow from a lone pilot into the leader of a vast space empire. Command fleets, manage resources, and shape the future of the galaxy through your decisions. A Living, Simulated Universe The universe of X4 is fully simulated and constantly evolving. Factions trade, build, and wage war independently, reacting dynamically to both your actions and each other. Every station, ship, and economy is part of a living system that continues to grow - with or without your influence. Build Your Empire Construct space stations, establish trade networks, and control entire production chains. Design and expand your infrastructure using a modular system, building stations that power your economy, manage supply chains, and automate production as your empire grows into a self-sustaining powerhouse. Fight and Command Engage in real-time combat and take direct control of your ships - or command entire fleets strategically. From small skirmishes to large-scale battles, every encounter is shaped by your tactics and decisions. A Universe in Motion Thousands of ships and stations carry out their tasks Factions build and expand stations Trade routes evolve as the economy develops Instigate war or broker peace through subterfuge and diplomacy A Universe That Keeps Evolving X4: Foundations continues to grow with major updates and expansions that introduce new systems, mechanics, and opportunities for players. Make the universe your…

SteamPulse editorial summary

X4: Foundations is listed as a game with $9.99 (80% off from $49.99). It supports Windows and Linux, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Color Alternatives, and is associated with Action, Simulation, and Strategy. SteamPulse's latest observation records 3,274 players at 5 October 2026 - 19:50:36 UTC, a tracked peak of 15,074, and 80% positive reviews.

Overview tags

Space SimSimulationSandboxEconomySpaceFlightCapitalismTradingExplorationBase-BuildingGrand StrategyOpen WorldStrategy3DFirst-Person

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