X-Tension

by Egosoft

2000

SimulatorStrategy

Sci-Fi

Excellent

SimulatorStrategy

Sci-Fi

Excellent

Part of

X: Beyond the Frontier

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About

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.

Publisher: SouthPeak Interactive, THQ
Engine: X Engine
Modes: Single player
Themes: Action, Science fiction, 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)
Perspective: Third person
Released: Jun 01, 2000 — PC

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Where to Buy

Steam GOG

Available in Bundles

X: Gold

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