Full speed ahead towards the 4.00 update for X4: Foundations! Today we have released the first beta update of the new year. Here are just a few of the highlights from the ever-growing changelog:
- New Feature: Terraforming!
- New Feature: New Hostile relation status on map and HUD to indicate objects with which combat is likely.
- Added shortcut to Research menu from HQ-related menus, e.g. Logical Station Overview.
- Added Logbook tab to Object Information menu.
- Added option to sort Object List by relation.
- Added mining resource information to sector info menu and encyclopedia entries.
As always, you can find the full list in our forum.
In the coming weeks, we'll be taking a closer look at some of the new gameplay features from the upcoming 4.00 update. And yes, we will soon be able to give you more details on when we plan to release 4.00 and the X4: Cradle of Humanity expansion.
How do I participate in the public beta?
Every player who owns X4: Foundations will have the opportunity to download the new beta version 4.00. To ensure that beta participants are aware of the Risks and Rules, we ask that all interested players visit our forum for both rules and disclaimers, as well as practical instructions on how to participate in the beta. Please follow this link to our forum (no registration required) to find the relevant information.
Thank you for your support during the beta phase and have fun with X4: Foundations!