X: Tension

Egosoft / Oct 8, 2010 / Simulation, Strategy

Singleplayer

windows
Steam Deck Unsupported

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X-Tension is the eagerly awaited expansion pack to X: Beyond the Frontier. The expansion is not limited by a linear plot line but makes use of new ways to expand your empire. You can now take part in missions that are offered to you throughout the game.

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What's new

Compatibility hotfix

2021-11-17

Fixed continued issues with game not starting under Windows 10/11 with certain monitor resolutions.

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What players say

Mostly Positive

74% positive, 70 reviews

Recommended98 hrs played

Recommended for fans of the X-Universe or anyone who enjoys open ended trading and empire building. X-Tension takes the foundation of X: Beyond the Frontier and expands it into a true sandbox. There’s essentially no story here, only random generated missions for trading/combat, and just one actual Story mission that only triggers once you hit a few late game requirements. This entry feels much closer to a modern...

1 found this helpful, 2026-04-16

Recommended35 hrs played

After starting X4 for the second time in many years, the complexity stopped me. So I thought it might be the best time to start from the beginnings. Beginnings that I was a little too young or uninterested in. My first game was X2 and onwards, but I didn't play those games in too much detail either. So I decided to pause or occasionally play X4 and start from 1999. After a somewhat boring XBF where I finished the...

0 found this helpful, 2026-07-26

Recommended14 hrs played

X: Tension, developed and published by Egosoft, is a space simulation sandbox that significantly expands upon the framework established in its predecessor, X: Beyond the Frontier. Rather than functioning as a traditional sequel with a tightly scripted campaign, it acts as a large-scale evolution of the original concept, broadening the universe, increasing player freedom, and deepening economic and fleet management...

0 found this helpful, 2026-02-16

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