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About X3: Albion Prelude
X3: Albion Prelude plays in a time between the old and the new X Universe. It shows a universe in flux, and prepares players for things to come. The old X Universe is passing; a new X Universe is about to be created.
Release Date
Dec 15, 2011
Developer
Egosoft
Publishers
Deep Silver
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Is X3: Albion Prelude worth buying?

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92.41% positive
'Very Positive', 2,133 reviews
Metacritic
75

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What is X3: Albion Prelude about?

War! The X universe is undergoing a period of massive change. What started as a conflict of interest between the Earth and the races of the X Universe has now escalated into a full scale war. Play a part in a war scenario bigger than anything the X Universe has ever seen before! With the war as a backdrop, corporations are vying for power and are driving the X Universe in a new direction. A technological breakthrough will soon allow massive accelerators, forming highways in space and allowing the economy to expand on an unprecedented scale. Highways, a key feature of X Rebirth, are not yet ready, but you can see them being built and participate in the power struggles around the construction of much larger self sustaining economies.

SpaceSimulationSandboxSci-fiActionTradingSingleplayerModdable

Game modes: Single player

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Right now the lowest price for X3: Albion Prelude we're tracking is $0.99 at Steam. We compare 1 store and prices refresh every few minutes.

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The lowest price we've recorded for X3: Albion Prelude is $0.99 at Steam on March 24, 2026. The current best price matches that all-time low — historically a good time to buy.

Is X3: Albion Prelude worth buying?

92% of 2,133 Steam user reviews for X3: Albion Prelude are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 75.

When was X3: Albion Prelude released?

X3: Albion Prelude released on December 15, 2011, developed by Egosoft and published by Deep Silver, Egosoft, Virtual Programming.

What platforms is X3: Albion Prelude available on?

X3: Albion Prelude is available on Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac. It supports single player.

Where's the cheapest place to buy X3: Albion Prelude?

The cheapest X3: Albion Prelude price right now is $0.99 at Steam.

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All-time low: $0.99 at Steam on Mar 24, 2026 — the current best price matches it, a good time to buy.

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