Today we have yet another new beta version of the upcoming big 5.00 update for X4: Foundations for you. 5.00 Beta 6 is now available for download, and you can find the changelog at the end of this news.

As you may have already seen, we recently announced the release date for the 5.00 update and the new expansion X4: Tides of Avarice. Both the new expansion and the free update will be available from March 14, 2022. If you'd like to support us, X4: Tides of Avarice is now available for pre-purchase.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1701060/X4_Tides_of_Avarice/
If you're into the music of the X universe, there's another important date for you this week. That's because on Friday, February 25, we're releasing the soundtrack to X4: Tides of Avarice. You can listen to the preview on our YouTube channel and then add the soundtrack to your wishlist.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp9aRlUhbzM
[h3]How do I take part in the Public Beta?[/h3]Every player who owns X4: Foundations has the opportunity to download the new 5.00 beta version. In order to ensure that beta participants are aware of the risks and rules involved, we ask all interested players to visit our forum, where they will find the rules and disclaimers, as well as practical instructions for participating in the beta. Follow this link to our forum (no registration required) to find the relevant information.

Thank you for your participation!

[h3]5.00 Beta 6 Changelog[/h3]
[Beta 6] Reverted removal of repair drones for M ships (reverts change in 5.00, previously refunded drones are not restored).
[Beta 6] Added salvage-specific upkeep mission to stations needing Tug ships (new feature in 5.00).
[Beta 6] Added key binding to deselect current target.
[Beta 6] Added map filter to toggle rendering of satellite coverage.
[Beta 6] Added options to change enemy warning sounds (new feature in 5.00).
[Beta 6] Added product and resources per hour information for Processing Modules to Logical Station Overview (new feature in 5.00).
[Beta 6] Added access point to inventory storage in player office (new feature in 5.00).
[Beta 6] Added holographic effects to Terran 4-dock pier to make capital ship docking easier.
[Beta 6] Added warning when starting game with NVIDIA version 436.51 drivers or older.
[Beta 6] Changed objects within gravidar-obscuring regions to no longer be marked on map when pinged using LRS (new feature in 5.00).
[Beta 6] Improved stellar output in Bright Promise and Heart of Acrimony II.
[Beta 6] Improved pacing of Processing Module operation (new feature in 5.00).
[Beta 6] Improved docking hint by not mentioning spacesuit if target does not have matching dock.
[Beta 6] Improved notification of recurring order failure resulting from assignments or default behaviours.
[Beta 6] Improved target monitor UI for salvage-related orders (new feature in 5.00).
[Beta 6] Fixed inconsistent custom gamestart compatibility check (new feature in 5.00).
[Beta 6] Fixed Paranid story missions activating when set to be complete in custom gamestart (problem introduced in 5.00).
[Beta 6] Fixed ship crews bailing in response to player demanding they surrender while in spacesuit.
[Beta 6] Fixed attacking ships sometimes overshooting their target on long-distance movement.
[Beta 6] Fixed several instances of friendly ships attacking player after all enemy ships are destroyed in story missions (problem introduced in 5.00).
[Beta 6] Fixed ships assigned to trade for station build storage refusing to do so unless build storage is able to pay for it.
[Beta 6] Fixed towed objects sometimes disappearing after saving and loading (new feature in 5.00).
[Beta 6] Fixed police factions protecting Duke's Buccaneers (problem introduced in 5.00).
[Beta 6] Fixed random NPCs wandering into player office (new feature in 5.00).
[Beta 6] Fixed jumping selection in Manage Plots tab of Map menu.
[Beta 6] Fixed docking hint remaining on screen much too long if docking permission is repeatedly requested.
[Beta 6] Fixed incorrectly scrolled view without scroll bar in Logical Station Overview when hiding display of Economy Statistics.
[Beta 6] Fixed inconsistent cargo numbers when using Ware Exchange.
[Beta 6] Fixed menu crash in Behaviour tab in Map menu.
[Beta 6] Fixed HUD icons for recyclables (new feature in 5.00).
[Beta 6] Fixed Game Over text not appearing (problem introduced in 5.00).
[Beta 6] Fixed certain large landmarks not being visible from long distance.
[Beta 6] Fixed room overlapping with trader's shop on Argon trade stations.
[Beta 6] Fixed docking bays on Teladi capital ships being placed above intended location.
[Beta 6] Fixed minor graphical glitches on various Terran station modules.
[Beta 6] Fixed excessively dirty cockpit glass on Argon L capital ship bridges.
[Beta 6] Fixed collision mesh in cockpit on Katana.
[Beta 6] Fixed Katana paint mod affecting unwanted surfaces.
[Beta 6] Fixed several causes of crashes.