X4: Foundations
Developed by Egosoft · Published by Egosoft
At a glance
Overview
An action, simulation, strategy game by Egosoft, published by Egosoft — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore, trade, fight, and build as you rise to command fleets, stations, and entire economies in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to every decision.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for X4: Foundations.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) or higher
- Processor: Intel i5-4590 3.3GHz or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 780/970 or AMD equivalent (Vulkan support required)
- Storage: 35 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Minimum: 8 GB RAM (base game) / 16 GB RAM (with all expansions installed)
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) or higher
- Processor: Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1070 or AMD equivalent (Vulkan support required)
- Storage: 50 GB available space
Supported languages (14)
X4: Foundations FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is X4: Foundations?
Steam classifies X4: Foundations as a Action, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Egosoft. Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore, trade, fight, and build as you rise to command fleets, stations, and entire economies in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to every decision.
How much does X4: Foundations cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists X4: Foundations at $9.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is X4: Foundations single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for X4: Foundations: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is X4: Foundations on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists X4: Foundations for Windows, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is X4: Foundations out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 30, 2018.
What platforms is X4: Foundations on?
X4: Foundations is listed for Windows, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is X4: Foundations single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does X4: Foundations cost?
Steam lists it at $9.99.
Does X4: Foundations have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 172 achievements for X4: Foundations.
Who made X4: Foundations?
X4: Foundations is developed by Egosoft and published by Egosoft.
Where to get X4: Foundations
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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