X4: Timelines

Release Date: June 20, 2024

Simulation, science fiction, economic, Space Simulator, sandbox, in space, elements of strategy, singleplayer

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An expansion to a 2018 sandbox space simulator. X4: Timelines introduces various scenarios and many unlockable rewards. The DLC debuted alongside a large, free update 7.00.

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[1:26] X4: Timelines X4: Timelines - Story Trailer

[3:01] X4: Timelines trailer #1

X4: Timelines is an expansion to X4: Foundations, a 2018 open-world space simulator. Like the base game, it was developed by Egosoft.

Plot

X4: Timelines has us playing as Harper Donel, a trader on a risky mission, the resulting events possibly shaking his understanding of the universe.

Mechanics

X4: Timelines features several different scenarios taking place outside the world of X4: Foundations. Completing missions unlocks various rewards, such as ships from various historical periods of the game's world, as well as additional missions available in the base game's "sandbox" mode. The expansion was designed to appeal both to new players and to experienced veterans.

Technical aspects

X4: Timelines is a non-standalone expansion, requiring the base version of X4: Foundations.

Update 7.00

Alongside the DLC, a free update 7.00 was released, introducing improvements, new functions and content. These include brand-new sectors, regions, ships and challenges, while the improvements include better camera and button mapping. The developers have also updated the designs of Teladian and Argon flagships and optimized the engine further.