Version History

Track X4: Foundations guide updates and changelogs. Learn how new versions enhance your strategies for building your space empire and managing stations.

Welcome to the Version History section of our X4: Foundations guide. This comprehensive log details the evolution of this guide, including updates, additions, and corrections. Staying current with the guide's version ensures you're utilizing the most accurate and up-to-date strategies and information for your X4 empire.

Understanding Guide Versions

Each entry in the version history includes a Version Number and an Update Date. The version number follows a standard format (e.g., 1.0, 1.1, 2.0). Major version increments (e.g., from 1.x to 2.x) typically signify substantial overhauls or the addition of entirely new sections, often coinciding with major game updates or DLC releases. Minor increments (e.g., from 1.0 to 1.1) usually indicate smaller additions, corrections, or refinements to existing content.

Always check the latest version to ensure you're not missing crucial information, especially regarding game mechanics that may have changed with official X4 patches or expansions.

Detailed Version Log

Version 1.0 - Initial Release

• Update Date: 2023-01-15
• Key Additions:
  • Initial publication of the "Getting Started" section, covering basic flight controls, the tutorial missions, and first steps in Argon Prime.
  • Introduction to the "Economy & Trading" section, detailing basic trade loops for Energy Cells and Silicon Wafers between Argon Prime and Second Contact Flashpoint.
  • "Ship Overview" section added, focusing on the Discoverer, Elite, and Mercury Vanguard.
  • "Station Building Basics" guide, including how to acquire the Plot Plan and Construction Vessel in Argon Prime.
• Strategies: Early game capital accumulation through manual trading.
• Known Issues: Minor formatting inconsistencies.

Version 1.1 - Early Game Refinements

• Update Date: 2023-02-28
• Key Additions:
  • Expanded "Getting Started" with a detailed walkthrough for the "Player HQ" mission chain, including specific locations for the Asteroid with the Anomalous Signature in Grand Exchange III and the required components for the PHQ repair.
  • Added a subsection to "Economy & Trading" on setting up your first automated traders using the "Repeat Orders" behavior for a Mercury Hauler. Recommended routes include picking up Hull Parts from Argon Prime Equipment Dock and selling them to the Teladi Trading Station in Profit Center Alpha.
  • Updated "Ship Overview" with recommended module loadouts for the Pulsar Vanguard (combat) and the Demeter Sentinel (mining).
• Corrections: Corrected an outdated price range for Energy Cells in the "Economy & Trading" section.
• Strategies: Early automation of resource collection and distribution.

Version 1.2 - Combat & Exploration Focus

• Update Date: 2023-04-10
• Key Additions:
  • New "Combat Fundamentals" section, covering target acquisition, weapon types (e.g., Bolt Repeater, Plasma Cannon), and basic dogfighting maneuvers.
  • "Exploration Guide" added, detailing how to use Long Range Scan (Shift+2) to discover stations and anomalies, and recommended sectors for early exploration like Black Hole Sun and Family Zhin.
  • Information on acquiring your first M-class combat ship, such as the Nemesis Vanguard, from the Antigone Memorial Shipyard.
• Refinements: Improved clarity in the "Station Building Basics" section regarding module placement and connection.
• Strategies: Transitioning from pure trading to incorporating combat and active exploration.

Version 2.0 - Major Overhaul: Cradle of Humanity & Terran Content

• Update Date: 2023-06-01
• Key Additions:
  • Completely new "Terran Start Guide" for players beginning in Sol, including unique Terran ship types (e.g., Katana, Osaka) and resource chains (e.g., Metallic Microlattice, Silicon Carbide).
  • Expanded "Economy & Trading" with Terran-specific trade routes and station module recommendations.
  • Dedicated "Terran Faction Relations" section, detailing how to gain reputation with the Terran Protectorate and PIO.
  • Updated "Ship Overview" to include all Terran ships and their optimal loadouts.
  • New "Missions & Storylines" entries for the Terran plotline, including the "A Small Act of Kindness" mission.
• Corrections: Numerous minor corrections and updates across all existing sections to reflect game changes up to X4: Cradle of Humanity.
• Strategies: Comprehensive guide for the Terran economy and military progression.

Version 2.1 - Bug Fixes & Quality of Life

• Update Date: 2023-07-15
• Key Additions:
  • Added a "Troubleshooting & FAQ" section addressing common issues like unresponsive AI pilots and station construction bugs.
  • Tips for optimizing game performance, including graphics settings and multithreading options.
• Corrections: Fixed several broken links to external X4 wiki pages. Clarified ambiguous instructions in the "Station Building" section regarding docking module placement.
• Strategies: Focus on improving You experience and resolving common gameplay frustrations.

This section will be continuously updated as new game patches, DLCs, and community discoveries emerge. We encourage players to check back regularly for the latest information to enhance their X4: Foundations experience.