# X4: Foundations

Summer DB entity ID: a8edebaf\-7394\-43c4\-add0\-7a44a0f9e05a

Steam App ID: 392160

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 own alongside a thriving modding community\.  Whether you’re returning or starting fresh, there’s never been a better time to build your empire\.

## Game information

- Type: game

- Developer: Egosoft

- Publisher: Egosoft

- Release date: Nov 30, 2018

- Coming soon: false

- Free to play: false

- Parent Steam app: Not collected

- Genres: Action, Simulation, Strategy

- Categories: Single\-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, DualShock Controller Support, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, Save Anytime, Stereo Sound, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing

- Platforms: windows, linux

- Website: Not collected

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- Price: 4999 minor units USD; discount 0%

- Price country: US

## Observed metrics

- Current players: 1943

- Steam review count: 30243

- Steam positive reviews: 24172

- Steam negative reviews: 6071

- Steam positive percentage: 79.92593327381543%

- Summer DB rating: No native votes

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## Player history

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Chart values are hourly observed maxima. The sampled 24-hour peak and missing intervals carry explicit coverage; history before collection is unknown.

## Sources and freshness

- Catalog membership: store\_catalog

- Catalog observed: 2026\-09\-24T19:57:04\.362365\+00:00

- Details observed: 2026\-09\-22T06:28:38\.169192\+00:00

- Player count observed: 2026\-09\-22T06:28:40\.565344\+00:00

- Reviews observed: 2026\-09\-22T06:28:40\.315202\+00:00

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Steam reviews are not Summer DB votes. Missing data is not zero. Player counts are observations, not historical peaks. A supplemental record does not establish that a game was delisted.

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