X Rebirth 3.51 is now available, with a few more fixes and small improvements for your gaming pleasure: • Collision shield damage now only applies to player ship, or drone when under player remote control. • Improved balancing and accuracy of combat calculations when player is not present. • Fixed missing drone docks on Sucellus and Balor. • Fixed missing shield protection for drone bays on large Teladi ships (Teladi Outpost DLC only). • Fixed player being thrown far into empty space when leaving super highway under autopilot. • Fixed mass-traffic "clumping" after loading a savegame. • Fixed problem with mapping buttons on certain joysticks. • Fixed very rare case where a target might not be selected using gamepad controls. • Fixed delay when launching mining drones from Teladi capital ship (Teladi Outpost DLC only). • Fixed engineers not returning Construction URVs in some situations. • Fixed incorrect maximum shield values during and after construction. • Fixed repairing of station parts not correctly restoring surface elements. • Fixed "free" upgrades on stations extended when the player is not present. • Fixed scan station missions not completing. • Fixed missing variation name on several ships. • Fixed "zombie" NPCs on certain stations who will not respond to attempts to talk. • Fixed capital ships not being able to boost if shields are too low. • Fixed claimed ships not running commands after claim is complete. • Fixed drones bumping while trying to dock on certain docks.

[ 2015-03-20 15:23:40 CET ] [ Original post ]

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. Enter a young adventurer and his unlikely female ally traveling in an old, battered ship with a glorious past - two people alone against the galaxy, playing a key part in the events to come. The fate of the universe rests in the hands of the player...

X Rebirth represents a spectacular new beginning for the X series, offering loyal fans and newcomers alike a vast, vivid and extremely detailed universe to explore throughout the game. Varied gameplay elements such as action-packed space combat, detailed trading mechanics and high-speed space exploration with fast travel allow players to experience a truly unique space saga that will keep them hooked for dozens of hours. X Rebirth features a whole new user experience - it is easier than ever to start with, and remains as deep as fans expect it.

FEATURES

TRADE! A fully simulated economy that means your actions really do matter. Travel the space highways to find profit in gigantic space cities, swarming with ships and drones.

++ Every ship you see has a task. Stop a freighter from reaching its destination and its cargo will be stopped too, causing prices to rise. ++

FIGHT! From small scale skirmishes to epic fleet encounters, battles in the X Universe know no limits. Choose to fight for the military, work for the police or be a lawless pirate, or if you prefer just fight when you need to defend yourself - it's up to you.

++ Take the action right into massive structures. Target turrets and shield generators to weaken your enemy, damage engines and jump drives to prevent their ships from escaping, or stop their factories producing to cripple their economy. ++

BUILD! Create your own empire! From trading stations to large factories, farms to hightech military complexes, everything can belong to you. Build for trade and profit or to strengthen your military presence and dominate your enemies.

++ Extend and upgrade your stations to make them operate more efficiently, with every element visible in glorious animated detail. Harvest your own resources to keep your empire running smoothly. ++

THINK! A rich, detailed history and a deep complex plot await you, but you are free to decide when and where to take part. Explore the universe at your own pace - choose your own path and create your own destiny.

++ Get up-close and personal with aliens and humans alike. Land on stations, meet people, then accept missions from them or hire them as crew members for your ships. ++

TRADE, FIGHT, BUILD, THINK... in the X Universe - the biggest sandbox this side of the galaxy.