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{{State|state=postdev}}
 
 
{{disambig|the original release|the VR Edition|[[X Rebirth VR Edition]]}}
 
{{disambig|the original release|the VR Edition|[[X Rebirth VR Edition]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|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>[https://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>}}
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|EA|ref=<ref>[https://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>}}
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|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            | }}
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{{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
 
|gogcom id    = 1455645883
 
|gogcom id    = 1455645883
 
|gogcom id side = 1455647768, 1456399450
 
|gogcom id side = 1455647768, 1456399450
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|hltb        = 11360
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|lutris      = x-rebirth
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|mobygames    = x-rebirth
 
|mobygames    = x-rebirth
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|winehq      = 15664
 
|winehq      = 15664
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
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|official site= https://www.egosoft.com/games/x_rebirth/info_en.php
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|X}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
{{--}} Several known bugs; technical and gameplay issues.<ref>[https://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>[https://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>
{{--}} Poor [[Glossary:Graphics card#Multiple GPUs|SLI/Crossfire]] support, recommended to disable to increase performance.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/2870/discussions/0/648811852216299429/ AMD CrossfireX Head up - 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>
 
{{--}} Incompatible with Windows' built-in color calibration feature. Calibrated screens will have ill in-game colors.{{cn|date=October 2018}}
 
{{--}} 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://www.egosoft.com/games/x_rebirth/info_en.php Official website]
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{{mm}} [http://forum.egosoft.com/index.php Official Forums]
{{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]
{{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|1455645883|x_series|for game series}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1455645883|x_series|for game series}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/2870/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/2870/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{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 }}
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-XRE | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | x-rebirth | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1145-1 | 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| 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 }}
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Monetization==
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC/row| The Teladi Outpost |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| The Teladi Outpost |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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===[[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
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             = false
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|gog galaxy               = false
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = true
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|steam cloud               = true
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==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                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/x-rebirth/en
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/x-rebirth/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|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                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = true
|hdr notes                  =  
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|hdr notes                  = According to SteamDB's search engine
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|ray tracing                = unknown
 +
|ray tracing notes          =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==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>[https://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              = unknown
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen 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              =  
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio       = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = French
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  |language  = Simplified Chinese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = true
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  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = German
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  |language  = Traditional Chinese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = true
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  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Italian
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  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = false
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  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Russian
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  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = hackable
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  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Official UI/subtitles localization by «Buka Entertainment». [https://www.elite-games.ru/rebirth/download.shtml Fan voice-over by users site «Elite-Games.ru»]
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  |notes    =  
  |fan      = true
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  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Simplified Chinese
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  |language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Traditional Chinese
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  |language  = Russian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = false
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  |audio    = hackable
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
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  |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
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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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].
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|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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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Crashing on launch===
 
===Crashing on launch===
{{Fixbox|description=Set sound quality to 24 bit, 48000 Hz|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/2870/discussions/0/648811852211552430/ Fix that stopped my crashing at 100% - Steam Community Discussions]</ref>|fix=
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{{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.)]]
 
See [[Glossary:Sound#Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.)|Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.)]]
 
}}
 
}}
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9
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|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|shader model versions  = 3
 
|shader model versions  = 3
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
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|windows 32-bit exe    = hackable
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
|windows exe notes      =  
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|windows arm app        = false
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
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|windows exe notes      = The last 32-bit build (2.51) is available on Steam in a separate branch.
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|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
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|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
|linux powerpc app      =  
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|linux powerpc app      = unknown
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
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|linux 32-bit executable= false
 
|linux 64-bit executable= true
 
|linux 64-bit executable= true
 +
|linux arm app          = false
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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===Middleware===
 
===Middleware===
 
{{Middleware
 
{{Middleware
|physics          = Bullet Physics Library
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|physics          = Bullet
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|audio            = OpenAL
 
|audio            = OpenAL

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
X Rebirth on HowLongToBeat
X Rebirth on MobyGames
X Rebirth on Wikipedia
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
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Developer website
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GamersGate
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Gamesplanet logo.svg
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GOG.com
DRM-free
Standard or Home of Light Complete Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Green Man Gaming
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Mac App Store
Icon overlay.png
Home of Light Complete Edition.
macOS (OS X)
Steam
Icon overlay.png
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.

Input

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

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

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
Processor (CPU) Intel i-Series 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GT 400
ATI Radeon HD 4870
512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
64-bit only.
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) SteamOS, Ubuntu 14.04
Processor (CPU) Intel i-Series 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GT 500
ATI Radeon HD 5870
1 GB of VRAM
OpenGL 4.2 compatible
64-bit only.


References