X Rebirth
A controversial space sandbox that disappointed after earlier series successes.
X Rebirth is a single-player space trading and combat game, the sixth installment in the X universe series. It was developed by Egosoft and published by Deep Silver in Europe and Tri Synergy in America. The game runs on Linux, macOS, and Microsoft Windows, and its director stated it would not be available on consoles.
Quick Facts
- Developer
- Egosoft
- Director
- Bernd Lehahn
- Producer
- Peter "Kulan" Kullgard
- Writer
- Helge Kautz
- Programmer
- Chris Burtt-Jones
- Artist
- Alexander Preuss
- Composer
- Alexei Zakharov
- Released
- November 15, 2013 (WW)
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Gameplay
X Rebirth offers open-ended sandbox gameplay in a dynamic universe that evolves even when the player is absent, featuring simulated trade, combat, and piracy. Players can gain notoriety and wealth, construct space installations, command starships, and build a personal empire that influences the game world. A new interface aimed to reduce initial complexity while keeping mechanics comparable to earlier X titles, though many criticized design decisions after release. The first Linux version (build 0) was released in March 2015.
Reception
Critics received the game negatively, with a Metacritic score of 33/100 indicating generally unfavorable reviews. By March 2014, X Rebirth had received 25 patches, though it was widely regarded as a disappointment following previous series successes. The 2.0 version delivered fixes and improvements, and the first DLC, The Teladi Outpost, released on 11 December, added a new system with two sectors and brought the game to version 3.0 on the 64-bit platform. Egosoft also released video tutorials covering common gameplay facets.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was X Rebirth released?
X Rebirth was released on November 15, 2013 in worldwide.
Who directed X Rebirth?
X Rebirth was directed by Bernd Lehahn.
Who composed the music for X Rebirth?
The music for X Rebirth was composed by Alexei Zakharov.
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