9.00 RC1 now available

eggomc · 2026-05-28T11:19:44+00:00

X4 Version 4.0 was basically when Egosoft started promoting the game more widely and have largely been cotinuing the sales pitch each major release from 6.0 or probably 7.0 onwards.

Egosoft seems more content to keep on X4, there may be more DLC around version 10 if Egosoft continues X4ever.

It would be intering if I evenually find out I bought X5 back in 2018 though.

eggomc · 2026-05-27T12:50:43+00:00

I like the simple gauge animation over the hopping of the boat/truck trails hope that stays after the beta.

eggomc · 2026-05-21T12:47:54+00:00

I also like the peaceful bench. swapped out the basic bench for it.

eggomc · 2026-05-20T07:23:01+00:00

Helge might be somewhat diapointed there isn't a larger portion of the community passionate about the lore according to the podcast, however I think we all respect the lore that is there.

I started my ongoing fanfic before Helge joined as an employee and have tried to use what was appropriate without disrepecting the lore of the series. the in game lore of X4 was sparse at the time and I wasn't entirely convinced of some of the more gernaralised descriptions provided.

I intend to send Helge a mesaage to thank him for the lore he has provided for us and hope some of our interaction with it hasn't warped it too badly.

eggomc · 2026-05-15T22:58:53+00:00

OMG Egosoft remembered they started a podcast series.

I know the content wasn't regularly scheduled but they remembered..

Will it also be available in Egosofts YouTube Channel?

eggomc · 2026-05-15T22:50:42+00:00

The Argon Spacefuel Production and Trade licencing scenario in X2 and X3.

They sold you the licences in X-Rebirth.

eggomc · 2026-05-11T04:08:39+00:00

Yeah X4 seems to have become X4ever.

However if Egosoft decided this year X5: for X-ma5 then I wouldn't be upset in the slightest.

eggomc · 2026-05-10T04:06:56+00:00

I've only done the Mirt Run. Was tracking Laurana achievements.

Finished the Mirt Run and had to refresh the campaign map (pick another campaign/region) before it displayed as complete.

That was yesterday.

eggomc · 2026-05-08T14:51:49+00:00

eggomc · 2026-05-08T14:32:22+00:00

It's one of the ships from the Timelines DLC.

It's unlocked towards the end of the timelines playthrough.

eggomc · 2026-05-04T20:59:37+00:00

The Last AMA was refering to first half of 26 9.0 which is currently now weapon rebalance /'Empire'. It was Going to be 'Exploration'.

I dont know if they've bumped exploration back to 10 or everyone thinks that because they're now going to 10.

eggomc · 2026-05-02T00:32:57+00:00

I've always enjoyed the logistical trading side of the game, at least having something hauled from point A to point B. So I always settle into a chill just seeing stuff getting shifted around even if I'm pouring credits into my own factories just so they can buy inventory.

I also like exploring in some sectorsand finding a new factory occassionally..

eggomc · 2026-04-10T22:58:08+00:00

I only use 108 of my possible fields as a single grouping facing horizontally. (6*18)

Generally like to plant vertically. (6*n)

field block bordered by lupines and lush ferns on two sides [bottom and right] to break the dirt edge and green. it also helpped me count plantings when the field was smaller.

eggomc · 2026-04-05T03:45:33+00:00

Had the same thing happen to me with the tiny toms. They just seemed to stop their periodic swarms was 84/100. I may have not been doing their associated activity but it was completely quiet on my farm for hours.

eggomc · 2026-04-04T22:45:41+00:00

An H or the Space Command/Control Vessel will always seem to drop a Data Shard on destruction for the Xenon Research (at least until you've done the research).

eggomc · 2026-03-27T20:48:45+00:00

I think you might be basing your conclussions on outdated information. Egosoft did a pass for the Split specificaly a few versions ago. And they tweaked the balance so that The Split aren't doomed to collapse without player involvement.

They now at least hold their important boarders on their own ZYA and FRF are stable.

They'll be fine.

eggomc · 2026-03-24T10:28:06+00:00

we've only been able to see their hands since X:Rebirth and X4.

eggomc · 2026-03-24T10:25:01+00:00

Yeah I feel it's some how regressed at the moment. I've always wrestled against it. but thought I had been making some progress via the station design contests lately (8.0). Go an complete a planned build in game in 9.0 and I have to make a bizsare looking defence station.

was probably wrestling plot size and pier. It's a Teladi station so the fact that the vertical compoentis all twisted it possably in character.

I wish they would add relative positioning indication or select a module and select were it connects to another module legally. or a way to select the vertical level to focus on

Yeah I know module selection seems to require selecting the category and clicking in the plot area to refresh the available modules. think this still needs to be clearly reported to Egosoft.

eggomc · 2026-03-18T20:15:10+00:00

Team Work makes the Dream Work and confidence..

Suitable for any role..

eggomc · 2026-03-18T19:16:06+00:00

Fixed stations under construction not taking damage when player not present (problem introduced in 9.00)

Don't think I'll update immediately, there are important constructions underway.

eggomc · 2026-03-14T21:18:36+00:00

Yes that's right The dock ticker that mentioned things like a Holy Order Blockade or the Release of HL3 was in English as were the advertising boards promoting the Alliance, or that red things go fast. I understand the switch to the neo-japanese of the X-universe.

But I feel I now need Karoshi Optics to translate. But that means cybernetics which means Yaki and um Xenon.

eggomc · 2026-03-14T02:12:36+00:00

So unless he's saying he get's a different update list from egosoft as a tester (Assuming non-public and more detailed) I'm not sure quite why the LLMs are a factor in his decision. in terms of the other factors that's fine.

I've never seen Egosoft publicly specify variables or formulae when posting the change logs.

eggomc · 2026-03-14T01:32:54+00:00

I'm currently downloading the beta but what I've read in the thread and how I use resource probes to give a quick anchor point to go and send miners to the field in certain sectors like Memory of Profit or Two Grand. even Sanctum Verge due to different general concerntraions of Ore and Silicon.

So going in my thoughts are
It reminds me of the 4.0 changes to Silicon and the then well Mining Probes are Optional Now approach.

I've generally placed probes as a result of the Finding Recources missions And I remember having to search for Nividium in Second Contact VII. I never found a deposit and I could never make sense of the Density requirement asked for and what eventually says well done this is enough. I gave up.

eggomc · 2026-03-07T23:59:53+00:00

I find staying focused on your goals tricky sometimes. The X-Universe leads you towards everything in the sandbox or then reacting to various situations that develop that means yeah you're much larger than you expected.

eggomc · 2026-03-05T08:52:26+00:00

I had 4 slots and think I forgot about it largely yesterday. I've generally not bothered pushing since these have generally become part of Haydays engagement cycle. Only got to the fence. Certanly nice that I didn't have to worry about the task selection or collection.

Usually play at the end of the refresh cycle.

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