X4: Kingdom End the games fourth expansion now revealed for X4: Foundations on Linux and Windows PC. Which is the result the continuous effort from developer Egosoft. Due to make its way onto both Steam and GOG.
EGOSOFT is one of Germany’s leading game development studios. Now unveiling the next chapter in its long-running space simulation franchise. X4: Kingdom End is the fourth expansion in the series, X4: Foundations. While originally releasing in November 2018, has been improved and updated frequently ever since.
X4: Kingdom End celebrates the long-awaited reunion with the Boron. Due to complete the collection of the main factions in the X Universe. Discover the unique Boron ships, and fly them through distinctive systems. Doing so on a journey of discovery. Due to uncover old secrets and make new friends. Embark on a deep new chapter of X4!
An expedition into the unknown
Heretic’s End holds a secret that you need to find. Flickering lights on a previously inactive jump gate are causing a stir. Joining forces in the name of cooperation, a multi-factional expedition due to search the phenomenon. Prepare for a deep story in X4: Kingdom End with many vastly different minds. Since they must pull together for the greater good.
X4: Kingdom End – Reveal Teaser
Unique new ships will take your breath away
Boron ships are as unusual as you would expect from such an extraordinary species. X4: Kingdom End brings in a wide variety of Boron ships of different classes. All due to excel with their fluid designs and their wavelike shell animation. Their distinct grace and uniqueness. Come aboard and experience what may very well be the most breath-taking ships in the X-Universe.
X4: Foundations 6.00 Update
X4: Kingdom End is coming at the same time as the extensive 6.00 update for X4: Foundations. As is the tradition, the dev’s will once again bring in a number of big upgrades to the base game. Doing so in this major, free update for all X4 owners. Although unable to show the full changelog until a later date. X4 players can already look forward to the following upcoming 6.00 improvements:
- Position Defence, a new feature which allows you to have a carrier-led fleet defend a larger area
- A new cinematic camera cutscene mode
- Improvements in, among other things, AI combat and fleet behaviour, trade behaviour, boarding, salvaging, docking experience, flight pathing, low attention combat simulation, and the station editor
- UI and quality-of-life improvements
- Performance improvements
- … and much more
X4: Kingdom End Development
The creation of X4: Kingdom End was supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. Along with state funding as part of the federal government’s computer games funding program. Doing so with an amount of 941,588 Euro.
X4: Kingdom End is the fourth expansion will be releasing on Linux and Windows PC in 2023. You can Wishlist the expansion on both Steam and GOG.
The base game is discounted 60% on both Steam and GOG. Priced at Regular priced on Humble Store. Along with support for Linux and Windows PC.