PC
$49.99 Region US
Mature content
Action · Egosoft
X4: Foundations
Mature content
Steam Deck Verified Windows Linux
Mostly Positive · 80% of 29,304
Wait Chip's verdict · US updated 3 days ago Good game, but it sits 100% of the way from its all-time low to full price. It drops harder in seasonal sales. Patience pays.
Why this verdict
Price position between all-time low and full price 100%
All-time low $9.99 · 8d ago
Player reviews 80% positive of 29,304
Quality score 80/100
Value score 0/100
Offers
Accepted regional prices from official stores
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Purchase options (2)
Steam packages and bundles that include this game
- X4: Discovery Pack From $49.99X4: Discovery Pack
- X4: Foundations From $49.99X4: Foundations
DLC (18)
Add-on content for this game
- X4: Community of Planets Collector's Edition - Bonus Content No offer tracked
- X4: Cradle of Humanity From $14.99
- X4: Cradle of Humanity Soundtrack From $9.99
- X4: Envoy Pack From $7.99
- X4: Envoy Pack Soundtrack From $9.99
- X4: Foundations - Pre-order Bonus No offer tracked
- X4: Foundations Collector's Edition Content No offer tracked
- X4: Foundations Soundtrack From $9.99
- X4: Hyperion Pack From $6.99
- X4: Hyperion Pack Soundtrack From $9.99
- X4: Kingdom End From $14.99
- X4: Kingdom End Soundtrack From $9.99
- X4: Split Vendetta From $14.99
- X4: Split Vendetta Soundtrack From $9.99
- X4: Tides of Avarice From $14.99
- X4: Tides of Avarice Soundtrack From $9.99
- X4: Timelines From $14.99
- X4: Timelines Soundtrack From $9.99
Packs and bundles (7)
Multi-item packages that include this game
- Cosmic Constructors From $62.98Cosmic Constructors
- EVERSPACE 2 + X4: Foundations From $89.98EVERSPACE 2 + X4: Foundations
- Galactic Pioneers From $161.94Galactic Pioneers
- Space Engineers + X4: Foundations From $62.98Space Engineers + X4: Foundations
- X Universe - Anniversary Collection From $332.48X Universe - Anniversary Collection
- X4: Community of Planets Collector's Edition (2024) From $151.87X4: Community of Planets Collector's Edition (2024)
- X4: Community of Planets Edition (2024) From $99.94X4: Community of Planets Edition (2024)
About this game
What this game is, in the developer's words
Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore, trade, fight, and build as you rise to command fleets, stations, and entire economies in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to every decision.
Start Small. Command Everything.
Your journey begins with a single ship - but what you become is up to you.Trade, fight, explore, and build your way to power as you grow from a lone pilot into the leader of a vast space empire. Command fleets, manage resources, and shape the future of the galaxy through your decisions.
A Living, Simulated Universe
The universe of X4 is fully simulated and constantly evolving.Factions trade, build, and wage war independently, reacting dynamically to both your actions and each other. Every station, ship, and economy is part of a living system that continues to grow - with or without your influence.
Build Your Empire
Construct space stations, establish trade networks, and control entire production chains.Design and expand your infrastructure using a modular system, building stations that power your economy, manage supply chains, and automate production as your empire grows into a self-sustaining powerhouse.
Fight and Command
Engage in real-time combat and take direct control of your ships - or command entire fleets strategically.From small skirmishes to large-scale battles, every encounter is shaped by your tactics and decisions.
A Universe in Motion
- Thousands of ships and stations carry out their tasks
- Factions build and expand stations
- Trade routes evolve as the economy develops
- Instigate war or broker peace through subterfuge and diplomacy
A Universe That Keeps Evolving
X4: Foundations continues to grow with major updates and expansions that introduce new systems, mechanics, and opportunities for players. Make the universe your own alongside a thriving modding community.Whether you’re returning or starting fresh, there’s never been a better time to build your empire.
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Price intelligence
Accepted price history and the lows that matter
Historical lows
All-time low ATL $9.99 2026-07-06
3-month low $9.99
12-month low $9.99
Current $49.99
Price events From the accepted price history · updates automatically
Jul 9, 2026
Sale ended · back to $49.99
Jul 6, 2026
New all-time low $9.99
X4: Foundations price history and best deals
X4: Foundations for PC currently sells from $49.99 at authorized stores. Its all-time low is $9.99, set on 2026-07-06.
Frequently asked questions
Answered from this game's own price and edition data
Should I buy X4: Foundations now or wait?
Our verdict is wait. At 100% of the way to full price, it usually drops harder in seasonal sales, so patience tends to pay.
Is $49.99 a good price for X4: Foundations?
$49.99 sits 100% of the way from the all-time low of $9.99 to the full price. It has been cheaper before, so there is room to wait.
Where can I buy X4: Foundations?
X4: Foundations is tracked at steam. We only list authorized stores here and always link out with a clean outbound link.
Scores
Steam reviews Mostly Positive · 80%
80% positive of 29,304
Media (19)
Tech
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSSupported
ControllerFull
Requirements
Facts
DeveloperEgosoft
PublisherEgosoft
GenresAction · Simulation · Strategy
TagsSpace · Simulation · Open World · Space Sim · Exploration · Sandbox
ModesSingle-player
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