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Egosoft / Nov 15, 2013 / Action, Simulation
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In the distant future, the X universe faces a period of profound and irrevocable change. While the universe stumbles towards an uncertain future, countless adventures await as new enemies rise in search of power.
| Part | Your PC | MinimumNot sure | RecommendedNot sure |
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| CPU | Not set | Intel i-Series at 2GHz or AMD equivalent Can't tell | Intel i5 (Quad) or i7 at 2.5GHz or AMD equivalent Can't tell |
| GPU | Not set | Nvidia GT400 series with 512MB RAM or better, ATI 4870HD with 512MB RAM or better Can't tell | Nvidia GT500 series with 1GB RAM or better, ATI 5870HD with 1GB RAM or better Can't tell |
| RAM | Not set | 4 GB RAM Can't tell | 8 GB RAM Can't tell |
We've released a minor update for X Rebirth, resolving an issue that prevented the game from launching on Linux. While you're here: Did you know the X series has continued with X4: Foundations? Featuring a fully simulated universe, massive improvements, and ongoing updates. If you haven't checked it out yet, now’s the perfect time. https://store.steampowered.com/app/392160/X4_Foundations/ Enjoy your space adventure!
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38% positive, 4,259 reviews
I don't recommend this game. I absolutely loved the 110 hours I spent there. The reason for a lack of recommendation is that the game is really beautiful in the way its mechanics work, to me. People complain abt how it is clunky or obtuse, but I don't agree. If you spend time and care to learn, it all works very well. But the problem is, when you haven't learned yet, it feels really really unapproachable. An example:...
39 found this helpful, 2025-12-23
That's the first X game after X Beyond the frontier where I spent more than just a few hours. Many people say it's nothing like X3 or X4, and I think that's actually the great thing about it. It is simpler. To the point is actually playable with a controller and that's exactly the way I play it. Moreover, I play it on my Android phone (OnePlus 13) via Proton and box64 and get 20-30 fps just fine. Perfect couch gaming...
17 found this helpful, 2026-01-05
Objectively the worst X game. Don't buy this, and let's all collectively forget it ever existed.
23 found this helpful, 2026-02-15
Hidden Gem I played X1, X3 & X4.(I missed # 2) iMO, This is Easily the best of them all. The other three(x1 x3 x4) are Good SANDBOX games, but X-Rebirth is more of a User-Friendly Adventure Story Sandbox game-meaning it has a story, and it is geared more towards being easy to play, and it is, by far. The learning curve on the others is like hitting a brick wall, this one, well its easy to navigate. So easy...
21 found this helpful, 2025-10-04
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