X2: The Threat

Egosoft / Jul 21, 2006 / Strategy

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X²: The Threat is of a new generation of space simulator games, you play the role of Julian Gardna who continues the story set by X: Beyond The Frontier. The updated graphics engine gives the universe a fresher feel with newly designed ships and stations adding to the complexity of the universe.

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What's new

X2 Bonus Pack 1.04 and new languages available

2014-07-07

This update brings the Bonus Pack from version 1.03 to 1.04, which was previously only available as a non-Steam version. On Steam the Bonus Pack for X2 is already included in the base game. For more information on the Bonus Pack and the changes, see this forum thread. At the same time, we have made the following localisations available: • Russian (full audio) • Czech (text/subtitles) • Polish (text/subtitles)

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What players say

Very Positive

81% positive, 261 reviews

Recommended29 hrs played

Good Old Game. Worth a Retro-Run. I like to play with this Texture-Pack -> X2_HD_Pack_1.2 Dont forget to sell Laser and Shields AFTER the pirates are gone and BEFORE you hand in the mission Use the Riva Tuner to limit your FPS. The gfx-driver did not work to limit fps for me (4060)

1 found this helpful, 2026-09-11

Recommended60 hrs played

Awesome game for the X series. A bit slower than XBTF due to lower profit margins and much more expensive stations and ships. The 3D cutscenes look dated by today's standards, but they are all beautiful pieces of art, handcrafted in the pre-motion-capture era.

0 found this helpful, 2026-09-10

Recommended93 hrs played

Awesome old school game that takes me back to my childhood!

0 found this helpful, 2026-09-17

Recommended1,343 hrs played

trade or battle your choice

0 found this helpful, 2026-09-09