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SeriesX series

X-Tension

X: Beyond the Frontier →

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First release
Jun 01, 2000
Developer
Egosoft
Engine
X Engine
Genres
Simulator, Strategy · 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate), Action, Science fiction
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows)

X-Tension is the eagerly awaited expansion pack to X: Beyond the Frontier. The expansion is not limited by a linear plot line but makes use of new ways to expand your empire. You can now take part in missions that are offered to you throughout the game. Continue your quest to explore the universe, trade in over 90 sectors, with over 50 goods, upgrade your ship with dozens of wares available to you by 5 unique alien races and protect yourself from the hostile Xenon.

Also known as X: Tension

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Storyline
Features: - More Ships - You are no longer limited to one ship, but can now buy and pilot all fighters and small transports in the game. As well as capturing new Pirate ships. - Expanded Universe - The universe has also been expanded with over 40 new sectors to visit, trade and fight inside, allowing you to find new locations to build new stations and trade in new goods. - The Version 2 Update - The release of the 2.0 upgrade expanded the game even further allowing you to pilot the larger TL class freighter.Read more

Features: - More Ships - You are no longer limited to one ship, but can now buy and pilot all fighters and small transports in the game. As well as capturing new Pirate ships. - Expanded Universe - The universe has also been expanded with over 40 new sectors to visit, trade and fight inside, allowing you to find new locations to build new stations and trade in new goods. - The Version 2 Update - The release of the 2.0 upgrade expanded the game even further allowing you to pilot the larger TL class freighter.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jun 01, 2000
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
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Keywords
terraforming, wormhole

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