// X4: Foundations(2018)
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What is X4: Foundations about?
In X4, you can start your journey from a number of different gamestarts and as a number of different characters, each with their own role, set of relationships and different ships and technologies to start with. No matter how you start, you are always free to develop in any other direction. Focus on exploration, make money with illegal trading and theft, command large battle fleets or become the greatest entrepreneur ever. It's all up to you to decide.
Game modes: Single player
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What is the cheapest place to buy X4: Foundations?
Right now the lowest price for X4: Foundations we're tracking is $8.89 at Gamivo — 11% below Steam's $9.99. We compare 6 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.
What is the lowest price X4: Foundations has ever been?
The lowest price we've recorded for X4: Foundations is $6.39 at Gamivo on June 6, 2026. The current best price is about 39% above that low.
Is X4: Foundations worth buying?
80% of 28,673 Steam user reviews for X4: Foundations are positive ("Mostly Positive").
When was X4: Foundations released?
X4: Foundations released on November 30, 2018, developed by Egosoft and published by Egosoft.
What platforms is X4: Foundations available on?
X4: Foundations is available on Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows). It supports single player.
When do X4: Foundations prices drop?
X4: Foundations last hit a new low of $6.39 on June 6, 2026 at Gamivo. Current best price is $8.89. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.
Where's the cheapest place to buy X4: Foundations?
The cheapest X4: Foundations price right now is $8.89 at Gamivo, 11% below the Steam price.
| Store | Discount | Price | Buy link |
|---|---|---|---|
 GamivoBest price | — | $8.89 | Buy X4: Foundations at Gamivo |
 Instant Gaming | -84% | $9.01 | Buy X4: Foundations at Instant Gaming |
 Kinguin | — | $9.02 | Buy X4: Foundations at Kinguin |
 Steam | -80% | $9.99 | Buy X4: Foundations at Steam |
 YuPlay | -75% | $14.16 | Buy X4: Foundations at YuPlay |
 Green Man Gaming | — | $49.99 | Buy X4: Foundations at Green Man Gaming |
All-time low: $6.39 at Gamivo on Jun 6, 2026 — the current best price is 39% above it.
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