A new update for X4: Foundations has been released. Update 7.00 elevates your space experience with some significant improvements to the gameplay. One of these is the "Existential Crisis" endgame challenge. This rather daunting confrontation has players do battle against a faction that spares no effort when it comes to its aggression. It offers an exciting new dimension of strategy and resilience especially for veterans.
Another new feature being introduced by this new update is the external camera system which has not only been improved but also made more intuitive. It enhances how players view and interact with the universe and making it feel as if they're playing a new game. The AI improvements also allow for a more dynamic, as well as realistic, universe. With the update, ship now make use of Travel Mode more effectively. They now enter and exit it with greater consistency. Ships also now show improved navigation across jump gates and with combat situations.
Complementing all of these improvements are the reworked and expanded tutorials. This lets both new and veteran players fully engage with the depth of the game's mechanics.
Usability and Accessibility
Update 7.00 introduces enhanced button remapping and ready-made control profiles to ensure that the game is more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. For example, there's now a FOV slider and with the customizable UI colors, makes the game offer more options for players who are color-blind. Then there's the audio and text feedback for the different actions which should help players further by understanding the game dynamics and with it make informed decisions.
Another interesting improvement is the reduced speed mode. This is good news for those who feel that the action in the game is a bit too hectic. With this, they can enjoy a more controlled and leisurely gameplay experience.
Technical Changes
There are also technical improvements made particularly to the XTECH 5 Engine. This has resulted in a gameplay that's not only smoother but also more stable. Players should be able to notice the changes like the temporal anti-aliasing which introduces crisp visuals and the enhanced shadows that add depth and realism.
The new update arrives to the game along with the Timelines expansion which you can read more about here.
X4: Foundations and the Timelines expansion is available for the PC via Steam.
