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{{State|state=postdev}}
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{{disambig|the original release|the VR Edition|[[X Rebirth VR Edition]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = X Rebirth - cover.png
 
|cover        = X Rebirth - cover.png
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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 15, 2013}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 15, 2013}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|EA|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/2870/discussions/0/613957600538240171/ OS X Alpha support thread :: X Rebirth General Discussions]</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|EA|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/2870/discussions/0/613957600538240171/|title=OS X Alpha support thread :: X Rebirth General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|EA|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/2870/discussions/0/613957600538517966/ Linux Alpha support thread :: X Rebirth General Discussions]</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|EA|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/2870/discussions/0/613957600538517966/|title=Linux Alpha support thread :: X Rebirth General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Vehicle simulator, Business }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Space flight }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi, Space }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | X }}
 
|steam appid  = 2870
 
|steam appid  = 2870
 
|steam appid side = 325580
 
|steam appid side = 325580
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|gogcom page  = x_rebirth,x_rebirth_home_of_light_complete_edition,x_rebirth_home_of_light_complete_edition_upgrade
+
|gogcom id    = 1455645883
 +
|gogcom id side = 1455647768, 1456399450
 +
|hltb        = 11360
 +
|lutris      = x-rebirth
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = x-rebirth
 
|wikipedia    = X Rebirth
 
|wikipedia    = X Rebirth
 
|winehq      = 15664
 
|winehq      = 15664
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
|official site= https://www.egosoft.com/games/x_rebirth/info_en.php
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|X}}
 
−
{{disambig|the original release|the VR Edition|[[X Rebirth VR Edition]]}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{--}} Several known bugs; technical and gameplay issues.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/2870/discussions/0/648811852275929537/ If you have problems with X Rebirth 1.12 (or above) please read this - Steam Community Discussions]</ref><ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/2870/discussions/0/648811852224343918/ DEVS(replies from the CEO) - Bugs, features, optimization and simple fixes. - Steam Community Discussions]</ref>
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{{--}} Several known bugs; technical and gameplay issues.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/2870/discussions/0/648811852275929537/|title=If you have problems with X Rebirth 1.12 (or above) please read this - Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/2870/discussions/0/648811852224343918/|title=DEVS(replies from the CEO) - Bugs, features, optimization and simple fixes. - Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>
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{{--}} Limited multi-core CPU support, primarily uses one core with limited load on any additional.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/2870/discussions/0/648811852218266963/ Multi Core CPU Support ? 4770K - Steam Community Discussions]</ref>
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{{--}} Poor [[Glossary:Graphics card#Multiple GPUs|SLI/Crossfire]] support, recommended to disable to increase performance.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/2870/discussions/0/648811852216299429/|title=AMD CrossfireX Head up - Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>
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{{--}} Poor [[Glossary:Graphics card#Multiple GPUs|SLI/Crossfire]] support, recommended to disable to increase performance.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/2870/discussions/0/648811852216299429/ AMD CrossfireX Head up - Steam Community Discussions]</ref>
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{{--}} Incompatible with Windows' built-in color calibration feature. Calibrated screens will have ill in-game colors.{{cn|date=October 2018}}
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{{--}} Incompatible with Windows' built-in color calibration feature. Calibrated screens will have ill in-game colors.
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://www.egosoft.com/games/x_rebirth/info_en.php Official website]
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{{mm}} [http://forum.egosoft.com/index.php Official Forums]
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{{mm}} [http://forum.egosoft.com/index.php Official forums]
 
 
{{mm}} [http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=378279 Official Linux Alpha support thread]
 
{{mm}} [http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=378279 Official Linux Alpha support thread]
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{{mm}} [http://www.argonopedia.org/wiki/Argonopedia Argonopedia] - A wiki for the X series
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{{mm}} [https://www.egosoft.com:8444/confluence/display/XRWIKI Official Wiki]
−
{{GOG.com links|x_rebirth|x_series|for game series}}
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{{GOG.com links|1455645883|x_series|for game series}}
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/2870/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/2870/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| developer | http://www.egosoft.com/shop/ | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| developer | https://www.egosoft.com/shop/ | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-XRE | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | x-rebirth | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1145-1 | Steam | Standard, {{store link|Gamesplanet|1145-5|Home of Light Complete Edition}} or {{store link|Gamesplanet|1145-4|Collector's Edition}}. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1145-1 | Steam | |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG | x_rebirth | DRM-free | Standard or {{store link|GOG|x_rebirth_home_of_light_complete_edition|Home of Light Complete Edition}}. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | x_rebirth | DRM-free | Standard or {{store link|GOG.com|x_rebirth_home_of_light_complete_edition|Home of Light Complete Edition}}. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | x-rebirth | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id1053454960 | MacApp | Home of Light Complete Edition. | | OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 2870 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 2870 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 +
==Monetization==
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC/row| The Teladi Outpost |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| The Teladi Outpost |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Home of Light |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Home of Light |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-skipintro</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Egosoft\X Rebirth\{{p|uid}}\config.xml}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Egosoft\X Rebirth\{{p|uid}}\config.xml}}
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{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/row|Linux|}}
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{{Game data/config|Linux|}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{XDG|unknown}}
 
{{XDG|unknown}}
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Egosoft\X Rebirth\{{p|uid}}\save\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Egosoft\X Rebirth\{{p|uid}}\save\}}
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{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/row|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/.config/EgoSoft/X Rebirth/{{p|uid}}/save/}}
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{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/.config/EgoSoft/X Rebirth/{{p|uid}}/save/}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|gog galaxy           = false
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|discord                  =
−
|gog galaxy notes     =  
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|discord notes            =
−
|origin               =  
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|origin notes         =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
−
|steam cloud           = true
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|gog galaxy               = false
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|uplay                =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
−
|xbox cloud           =  
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|steam cloud               = true
−
|xbox cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|X Rebirth Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Image|X Rebirth Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
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{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/x-rebirth/en
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/x-rebirth/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|120 fps                    = unknown
 
|120 fps                    = unknown
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 +
|hdr                        = true
 +
|hdr notes                  = According to SteamDB's search engine
 +
|ray tracing                = unknown
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|X Rebirth Remapping.png|In-game key/button map settings.}}
 
{{Image|X Rebirth Remapping.png|In-game key/button map settings.}}
 
{{Image|X Rebirth Controls.png|In-game control settings.}}
 
{{Image|X Rebirth Controls.png|In-game control settings.}}
−
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
−
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Only applies in first-person. Does not affect ship movement.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/2870/discussions/0/648811852210799959/ Invert Axis? - Steam Community Discussions]</ref>
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|invert mouse y-axis notes = Only applies in first-person. Does not affect ship movement.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/2870/discussions/0/648811852210799959/|title=Invert Axis? - Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
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|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
−
|button prompts           = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
−
|button prompts notes     =  
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|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =  
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
−
|light bar support notes   =  
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|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|X Rebirth Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|X Rebirth Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
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|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = French
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  |language  = Simplified Chinese
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = German
+
  |language  = Traditional Chinese
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Italian
+
  |language  = French
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Russian
+
  |language  = German
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Simplified Chinese
+
  |language  = Italian
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Traditional Chinese
+
  |language  = Russian
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = hackable
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Official UI/subtitles localization by [[Company:ESDigital Games|Buka Entertainment]]. [https://www.elite-games.ru/rebirth/download.shtml Fan voice-over by Elite-Games.ru]
−
  |fan      =  
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  |fan      = true
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==VR support==
 
==VR support==
−
{{ii}} [[Glossary:Oculus Rift|Oculus Rift]] support will be added after launch.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/tabled/comments/1lf7hm/table_iama_we_are_space_sim_developer_egosoft/</ref>
 
 
{{VR support
 
{{VR support
 
|gg3d name                  =  
 
|gg3d name                  =  
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|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
−
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = Use [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2013/11/x-rebirth-2d-markers-fix.html Helix Mod: X-Rebirth - 3D Vision Fix].
+
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2013/11/x-rebirth-2d-markers-fix.html Helix Mod: X-Rebirth - 3D Vision Fix].
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
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|osvr                        =  
 
|osvr                        =  
 
|osvr notes                  =  
 
|osvr notes                  =  
−
|windows mixed reality      = unknown
+
|windows mixed reality      =  
 
|windows mixed reality notes =  
 
|windows mixed reality notes =  
−
|tracked motion controllers  =
 
−
|tracked motion controllers notes=
 
 
|keyboard-mouse              =  
 
|keyboard-mouse              =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
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|trackir                    =  
 
|trackir                    =  
 
|trackir notes              =  
 
|trackir notes              =  
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 
|play area seated            =  
 
|play area seated            =  
 
|play area seated notes      =  
 
|play area seated notes      =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Crashing on launch===
 
===Crashing on launch===
−
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Latest revision as of 13:06, 25 October 2023

This page is for the original release. For the VR Edition, see X Rebirth VR Edition.

X Rebirth
X Rebirth cover
Developers
Egosoft
Publishers
Deep Silver
Tri Synergy
Release dates
Windows November 15, 2013
macOS (OS X) Early access[1]
Linux Early access[2]
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Vehicle simulator, Business
Vehicles Space flight
Themes Sci-fi, Space
Series X
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X Rebirth on HowLongToBeat
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X Rebirth on MobyGames
X Rebirth on Wikipedia
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X
X: Beyond the Frontier 1999
X-Tension 2000
X2: The Threat 2003
X3: Reunion 2005
X3: Terran Conflict 2008
X Rebirth 2013
X Rebirth VR Edition 2017
X4: Foundations 2018

Key points

Several known bugs; technical and gameplay issues.[3][4]
Poor SLI/Crossfire support, recommended to disable to increase performance.[5]
Incompatible with Windows' built-in color calibration feature. Calibrated screens will have ill in-game colors.[citation needed]

General information

Official Forums
Official Linux Alpha support thread
Official Wiki
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Developer website
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GamersGate
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Standard or Home of Light Complete Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Mac App Store
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 Home of Light Complete Edition.
macOS (OS X)
Steam
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
The Teladi Outpost
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Home of Light
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use the -skipintro command line argument

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Egosoft\X Rebirth\<user-id>\config.xml
macOS (OS X)
Linux
It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Egosoft\X Rebirth\<user-id>\save\
macOS (OS X)
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/.config/EgoSoft/X Rebirth/<user-id>/save/

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Despite having an option, it can not be modified.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
According to SteamDB's search engine

Input

In-game key/button map settings.
In-game key/button map settings.
In-game control settings.
In-game control settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Only applies in first-person. Does not affect ship movement.[6]
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Italian
Russian
Official UI/subtitles localization by Buka Entertainment. Fan voice-over by Elite-Games.ru

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
Use Helix Mod: X-Rebirth - 3D Vision Fix.

Issues fixed

Crashing on launch

Set sound quality to 24 bit, 48000 Hz[7]

See Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.)

Run in compatibility mode[citation needed]
  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Right-click on XRebirth.exe and select Properties.
  3. Click the Compatibility tab and tick Run this program in compatibility mode for:
  4. Select Windows 7 from the drop-down menu.
  5. Click Apply and OK.

Notes

This only applies to Windows 8+.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
OpenGL 4.2 Linux only.
Shader Model support 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
The last 32-bit build (2.51) is available on Steam in a separate branch.
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Bullet
Audio OpenAL Linux only.[citation needed]

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP2 Vista SP2, 7 SP1, 8, 8.1
Processor (CPU) Intel i-Series 2.0 GHz Intel Core i5 (Quad) 2.5 GHz
Intel Core i7 2.5 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8 GB 12 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GT 400
ATI Radeon HD 4870
512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible 		Nvidia GeForce GT 500
ATI Radeon HD 5870
1 GB of VRAM
64-bit only.
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) SteamOS, Ubuntu 14.04
Processor (CPU) Intel i-Series 2.0 GHz Intel Core i5 (Quad) 2.5 GHz
Intel Core i7 2.5 GHz
System memory (RAM) 8 GB 12 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8 GB 12 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GT 500
ATI Radeon HD 5870
1 GB of VRAM
OpenGL 4.2 compatible 		Nvidia GeForce GT 600
AMD Radeon HD 6850
64-bit only.


References