How many people are playing X4: Foundations right now?

2,681 people are playing X4: Foundations on Steam right now, making it the 340th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 3,217 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is X4: Foundations's all-time peak player count?

X4: Foundations's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 15,198, reached in December 2018.

Is X4: Foundations good? What do Steam reviews say?

79% of 25,520 Steam user reviews are positive (Mostly Positive).

How much does X4: Foundations cost on Steam?

X4: Foundations costs $9.99 on Steam (US), 80% off right now. The lowest price we've recorded is $4.00.

Does X4: Foundations work on Steam Deck?

X4: Foundations is Verified for Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

X4: Foundations

by Egosoft · Released Nov 30, 2018

Steam Deck VerifiedLinux & Deck: Gold

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Players now

#340

2,681

▲ 0.1%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

79% positive

Mostly Positive25,520 reviews

Owners (est.)1M–2M

24h peak

3,217

Highest seen15,198

Dec 20187.9 years ago

Price on Steam

$9.99 −80%

$49.99Lowest ever $4.00 Dec 2025

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Players +0.1% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 15:29 UTC · tracking since 2017-08-01

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Reviews

79% positive of 25,520 · Mostly Positive · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works great on Steam Deck. Results from Valve's own testing.

Steam Deck Verified

✓Default controller config fully functional
✓Controller glyphs match deck device
✓Interface text is legible
✓Default configuration is performant
iExternal controllers not supported primary player

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Patches & builds

Every build released on Steam for this game since we started tracking it, with the developer's patch notes. Updated within minutes of each new build.

Jun 10, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC
Build 23660954the current build when we started tracking35.6 GB on Windows

Betas and other versions (2)

Jun 10, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC
9.00 · build 23660954
Version 9.00 (legacy)
Jan 7, 2026, 10:38 AM UTC
8.00 · build 21408220
Version 8.00 Hotfix 4 (legacy)

Patch notes

Jun 10, 2026
PatchX4: Foundations 9.00 "Empire Update" is Out Now!
We're very excited to announce that the X4: Foundations "Empire Update" (9.00) has officially launched! This free major update includes new features and sweeping reworks that improve how you interact with your empire: militarily, strategically, and economicall…
Jun 3, 2026
PatchX4 Empire Update (9.00) Launches June 10, 2026
We're excited to announce that the X4: Foundations Empire Update (9.00) is set to launch on June 10, 2026! The Empire Update touches on every aspect of empires within X4 - the balance of ships and their loadouts, how commands may be issued, how resources are d…

Other news (18)

Nov 1, 2026
200+ indie studios. One big Steam sale. Early November belongs to the indies
The INDIE TREASURES SALE is here, and we’re joining the fun! Until November 15, grab X4: Foundations for 80% off, plus our biggest discounts yet on X4: Timelines (60% off) and the X4: Envoy Pack (30% off).Our fellow indie developers at Toukana got the ball rol…
Oct 21, 2026
Interview with Michael & Ketraar: X4’s Economists
In the latest episode of Inside Egosoft, Joey sits down with Michael and Ketraar to discuss their work on X4: Foundations’ economic simulation. Michael has worked at Egosoft for 22 years across a wide range of responsibilities, but designing and programming X4…
Oct 2, 2026
XLOG (German) 🔊 Celebrating 25 Years of XBTF's Magazine Release
In October 2001, X: Beyond the Frontier graced the cover disc of Computer Bild Spiele (CBS), one of Germany's top-selling print games magazines at the time. Appearing on the cover disc provided enormous visibility, bringing the game into countlessly more homes…
Sep 9, 2026
Interview With Lino: Egosoft Art Director
In the new episode of Inside Egosoft, Joey chats with Lino, Egosoft’s Art Director and 14-year veteran at the studio. Alongside his own artistic creations, Lino oversees the art team and the overall artistic direction of the X Universe.In this conversation, th…
Aug 13, 2026
Interview with Alexei Zakharov: Egosoft Composer and Sound Designer
In the latest episode of Inside Egosoft, Joey sits down with Alexei Zakharov, composer and sound designer for Egosoft since 2003. Alexei is responsible for most of what you’ll hear in X4: Foundations, from the atmospheric music in your favorite sectors to the …
Jul 13, 2026
Interview with Matthias: 18 Years of X
In our latest episode of Inside Egosoft, Joey sits down with Matthias, one of Egosoft's longest-serving developers, to discuss almost two decades of working on the X Universe.Though his title could be described as “gameplay programmer,” Matthias' efforts reach…
Jul 10, 2026
Join us at ChinaJoy Express in Shanghai from July 31st to August 3rd
X4: Foundations is joining the Triple-i Initiative offline events in Shanghai!TO ALL PLAYERS:We are pleased to announce that X4: Foundations, invited by the Triple-i Initiative, will offer offline trial play at two exhibitions in Shanghai this summer. This eve…
Jul 9, 2026
X4: Foundations Player Feedback Survey 2026
Greetings,Feedback from our players has always been a guiding light for our work on the X Universe. We are constantly discussing reviews, forum posts, and comments internally, and your feedback during our open betas is invaluable as we strive to make each upda…
Jul 1, 2026
Upcoming Changes to X4: Foundations Minimum System Requirements
As we continue to develop and expand X4: Foundations, we are constantly looking for ways to improve the game's proprietary engine and overall performance. To keep pushing the boundaries of what our engine can do, we are preparing to upgrade our graphics API to…
Jun 15, 2026
X4: Foundations is on Today's Steam Daily Deals
Greetings, We’re excited to announce that X4: Foundations is featured as a Steam Daily Deal today, making for a great opportunity for new players to dive into our living universe at a discounted price. This sale comes just days after we released our free 9.00 …
Jun 2, 2026
9.00 RC4 now available
Release Candidate 4 is now available. Thank you, everyone, for your continued testing and for providing feedback! The full list of changes can be found below. How Do I Take Part in the Public Beta? Every player who owns X4: Foundations has the opportunity to d…
Jun 1, 2026
9.00 RC3 now available
Release Candidate 3 is now available. Thank you, everyone, for your continued testing and for providing feedback! The full list of changes can be found below. How Do I Take Part in the Public Beta? Every player who owns X4: Foundations has the opportunity to d…
May 28, 2026
9.00 RC2 now available
We’re popping in with Release Candidate 2, which addresses some critical issues. How Do I Take Part in the Public Beta? Every player who owns X4: Foundations has the opportunity to download the new 9.00 Public Beta version. In order to ensure that beta partici…
May 27, 2026
9.00 RC1 now available
We've reached Release Candidate state for the 9.00 update. Thank you all for your testing and invaluable feedback so far. The finish line is in sight, but we still need your help with the final stretch. How Do I Take Part in the Public Beta? Every player who o…
May 21, 2026
Interview with Helge Kautz: Loremaster of the X Universe
We’re very excited to share a new episode of the Inside Egosoft podcast. Join our new host, Joey, as he speaks with members of the Egosoft team about their work and ideas. In this episode, he sits down with Helge Kautz, our loremaster. Helge is responsible for…
May 21, 2026
9.00 Public Beta 11 now available
9.00 Public Beta 11 is now available! Please find the full changelog below. Thank you for your continued support and feedback during this testing phase. How Do I Take Part in the Public Beta? Every player who owns X4: Foundations has the opportunity to downloa…
May 12, 2026
9.00 Public Beta 10 now available
9.00 Public Beta 10 is now available! Please find the full changelog below. Thank you for your continued support and feedback during this testing phase. How Do I Take Part in the Public Beta? Every player who owns X4: Foundations has the opportunity to downloa…
May 6, 2026
9.00 Public Beta 9 now available
9.00 Public Beta 9 is now available! Please find the full changelog below. Thank you for your continued support and feedback during this testing phase. How Do I Take Part in the Public Beta? Every player who owns X4: Foundations has the opportunity to download…

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History

What changed on Steam for this game since we started following it: prices and sales, builds, name, release date and review score.

Review score: 79% on 2026-11-01 → 79% today (25,520 reviews)

Nov 1, 2026Sale −80%$9.99 (was $49.99)
Nov 1, 2026Price$49.99

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DLC

15 items on Steam, newest first.

X4: Envoy Pack
$5.59−30%88% positive
X4: Envoy Pack Soundtrack
$2.99−70%100% positive
X4: Hyperion Pack
$4.89−30%87% positive
X4: Hyperion Pack Soundtrack
$2.99−70%100% positive
X4: Timelines
$5.99−60%39% positive
X4: Timelines Soundtrack
$1.99−80%78% positive
X4: Kingdom End
$4.49−70%80% positive
X4: Kingdom End Soundtrack
$0.99−90%93% positive
X4: Tides of Avarice
$4.49−70%75% positive
X4: Tides of Avarice Soundtrack
$0.99−90%85% positive
X4: Cradle of Humanity
$2.99−80%81% positive
X4: Cradle of Humanity Soundtrack
$0.99−90%90% positive
X4: Split Vendetta
$2.99−80%80% positive
X4: Split Vendetta Soundtrack
$0.99−90%90% positive
X4: Foundations Soundtrack
$0.99−90%81% positive

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Trading cards

6 cards. Buying one of each costs $0.43, which crafts this game's badge; the foil set costs $3.71.

Cheapest badges

The President's End Massacre (Trading Card)$0.06

Teladi Stock Exchange (Trading Card)$0.06

The Jump Gate (Trading Card)$0.07

Before the Terran Conflict (Trading Card)$0.08

Evolution of the Xenon (Trading Card)$0.08

Kyle Brennan's Abduction (Trading Card)$0.08

Kyle Brennan's Abduction$0.35

The Jump Gate$0.37

Evolution of the Xenon$0.41

Before the Terran Conflict$0.52

Teladi Stock Exchange$0.82

The President's End Massacre$1.24

Prices checked 2026-11-02, lowest Steam Community Market listing in US dollars.

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X4: Foundations player count and quick facts

How many people are playing X4: Foundations right now?: 2,681 people are playing X4: Foundations on Steam right now, making it the 340th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 3,217 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is X4: Foundations's all-time peak player count?: X4: Foundations's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 15,198, reached in December 2018.
Is X4: Foundations good? What do Steam reviews say?: 79% of 25,520 Steam user reviews are positive (Mostly Positive).
How much does X4: Foundations cost on Steam?: X4: Foundations costs $9.99 on Steam (US), 80% off right now. The lowest price we've recorded is $4.00.
Does X4: Foundations work on Steam Deck?: X4: Foundations is Verified for Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Live data from Steam, tracked by SteamPlayerBase.

Store info

Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore, trade, fight, and build as you rise to command fleets, stations, and entire economies in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to every decision.

Developer: Egosoft
Publisher: Egosoft
Release date: Nov 30, 2018
Install size: 35 GB minimum
Platforms: Linux · Windows
Genres: Action, Simulation, Strategy · All
Steam app ID: 392160

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