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+ | {{disambig|the original release|the VR Edition|[[X Rebirth VR Edition]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = | + | |cover = X Rebirth - cover.png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Egosoft}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Egosoft}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Deep Silver}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Deep Silver}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Tri Synergy}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Tri Synergy}} | ||
+ | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 15, 2013}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 15, 2013}} | ||
+ | {{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>}} | ||
+ | {{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 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |steam appid side = 325580 |
+ | |gogcom id = 1455645883 | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = 1455647768, 1456399450 | ||
+ | |hltb = 11360 | ||
+ | |lutris = x-rebirth | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = x-rebirth | ||
|wikipedia = X Rebirth | |wikipedia = X Rebirth | ||
+ | |winehq = 15664 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.egosoft.com/games/x_rebirth/info_en.php | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{--}} 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> | ||
+ | {{--}} 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> | ||
+ | {{--}} Incompatible with Windows' built-in color calibration feature. Calibrated screens will have ill in-game colors.{{cn|date=October 2018}} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/ | + | {{mm}} [http://forum.egosoft.com/index.php Official Forums] |
+ | {{mm}} [http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=378279 Official Linux Alpha support thread] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.egosoft.com:8444/confluence/display/XRWIKI Official Wiki] | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|1455645883|x_series|for game series}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/2870/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| developer | https://www.egosoft.com/shop/ | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | x-rebirth | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1145-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{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 }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Monetization== |
− | {{ | + | {{DLC| |
− | | | + | {{DLC/row| The Teladi Outpost | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | | | + | {{DLC/row| Home of Light | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
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}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Essential improvements== |
− | < | + | ===Skip intro videos=== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-skipintro</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]}} |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |
− | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | ==Game data== |
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | {{Image|X Rebirth General.png|In-game general settings.}} |
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |
− | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | {{Game data| |
+ | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Egosoft\X Rebirth\{{p|uid}}\config.xml}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Linux|}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{XDG|unknown}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Egosoft\X Rebirth\{{p|uid}}\save\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/.config/EgoSoft/X Rebirth/{{p|uid}}/save/}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = false | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|X Rebirth Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/x-rebirth/en | ||
+ | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
+ | |multimonitor wsgf award = gold | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = gold | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = true |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Despite having an option, it can not be modified. |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | | | + | |60 fps = unknown |
− | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
+ | |120 fps = unknown | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |ray tracing = unknown | ||
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = unknown | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input settings== | + | ==Input== |
− | {{ | + | {{Image|X Rebirth Remapping.png|In-game key/button map settings.}} |
− | | | + | {{Image|X Rebirth Controls.png|In-game control settings.}} |
− | | | + | {{Input |
− | | | + | |key remap = true |
− | | | + | |key remap notes = |
− | | | + | |acceleration option = false |
− | | | + | |acceleration option notes = |
+ | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
+ | |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 notes = | ||
+ | |full controller = true | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = true | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |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 notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio settings | + | {{Image|X Rebirth Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} |
− | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = hackable | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |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 = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = unknown | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
+ | |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 notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = unknown | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Crashing on launch=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set sound quality to 24 bit, 48000 Hz|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/2870/discussions/0/648811852211552430/|title=Fix that stopped my crashing at 100% - Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | See [[Glossary:Sound#Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.)|Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.)]] | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run in compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
+ | # Right-click on <code>XRebirth.exe</code> and select '''Properties'''. | ||
+ | # Click the '''Compatibility''' tab and tick '''Run this program in compatibility mode for:''' | ||
+ | # Select '''Windows 7''' from the drop-down menu. | ||
+ | # Click '''Apply''' and '''OK'''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This only applies to Windows 8+. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9.0c | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = 4.2 | ||
+ | |opengl notes = Linux only. | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = 3 | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = hackable | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = The last 32-bit build (2.51) is available on Steam in a separate branch. | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= false | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= true | ||
+ | |linux arm app = false | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = Bullet | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = OpenAL | ||
+ | |audio notes = Linux only.{{CN|date=August 2015}} | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
− | |||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = XP | + | |minOS = XP SP2 |
− | | | + | |minCPU = Intel i-Series 2.0 GHz |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 4 GB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 8 GB |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GT 400 |
|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 4870 | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 4870 | ||
|minVRAM = 512 MB | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
− | |recOS = 7 SP1 | + | |recOS = Vista SP2, 7 SP1, 8, 8.1 |
− | | | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 (Quad) 2.5 GHz |
− | | | + | |recCPU2 = Intel Core i7 2.5 GHz |
− | |recHD = | + | |recRAM = 8 GB |
− | |recGPU = | + | |recHD = 12 GB |
+ | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GT 500 | ||
|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5870 | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5870 | ||
|recVRAM = 1 GB | |recVRAM = 1 GB | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} 64-bit only. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Linux | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = SteamOS, Ubuntu 14.04 | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel i-Series 2.0 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 8 GB | ||
+ | |minHD = 8 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GT 500 | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5870 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 1 GB | ||
+ | |minOGL = 4.2 | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 (Quad) 2.5 GHz | ||
+ | |recCPU2 = Intel Core i7 2.5 GHz | ||
+ | |recRAM = 12 GB | ||
+ | |recHD = 12 GB | ||
+ | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GT 600 | ||
+ | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 6850 | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} 64-bit only. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 17:44, 16 May 2024
This page is for the original release. For the VR Edition, see X Rebirth VR Edition.
Developers | |
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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 |
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 | ||||
Developer website | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Standard or Home of Light Complete Edition. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Mac App Store | Home of Light Complete Edition. | |||
Steam |
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
The Teladi Outpost | ||
Home of Light |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use the -skipintro command line argument
|
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Game data
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 |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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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) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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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 |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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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 | |
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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] |
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See Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.) |
Run in compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
OpenGL | 4.2 | Linux only. |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | The last 32-bit build (2.51) is available on Steam in a separate branch. | ||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Bullet | |
Audio | OpenAL | Linux only.[citation needed] |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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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 | ||
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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
- ↑ OS X Alpha support thread :: X Rebirth General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Linux Alpha support thread :: X Rebirth General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ If you have problems with X Rebirth 1.12 (or above) please read this - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ DEVS(replies from the CEO) - Bugs, features, optimization and simple fixes. - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ AMD CrossfireX Head up - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Invert Axis? - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Fix that stopped my crashing at 100% - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023