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'''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>[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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{{--}} 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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{{--}} Limited multi-core CPU support, primarily uses one core with limited load on any additional.<ref>[https://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>[http://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>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/2870/discussions/0/648811852216299429/ AMD CrossfireX Head up - Steam Community Discussions]</ref>
 
{{--}} Incompatible with Windows' built-in color calibration feature. Calibrated screens will have ill in-game colors.
 
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{{mm}} [http://www.argonopedia.org/wiki/Argonopedia Argonopedia] - A wiki for the X series
 
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Revision as of 22:44, 2 September 2018

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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]
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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

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

Key points

Several known bugs; technical and gameplay issues.[3][4]
Limited multi-core CPU support, primarily uses one core with limited load on any additional.[5]
Poor SLI/Crossfire support, recommended to disable to increase performance.[6]
Incompatible with Windows' built-in color calibration feature. Calibrated screens will have ill in-game colors.

General information

Official website
Official forums
Official Linux Alpha support thread
Argonopedia - A wiki for the X series
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
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 Standard, Home of Light Complete Edition or Collector's Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Standard or Home of Light Complete Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

DLC and expansion packs

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

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
Steam Cloud

Video settings

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

Template:Video settings

Input settings

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

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

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

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese

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
OpenGL 4.2 Linux only.
Shader Model support 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Middleware

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

System requirements

64-bit only.
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
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

References