NEWS: X Rebirth VR Edition, Updates and X4

UnknownObject · Post by **UnknownObject** » Thu, 15. Dec 16, 17:14

Another stupid question: how can anyone take part in X3TC/AP beta-patch testing? Just download it via Steam?

Thank you very much! Merry Christmas!

Post by **CBJ** » Thu, 15. Dec 16, 17:16

Instructions are in the forum I just linked.

UnknownObject · Post by **UnknownObject** » Thu, 15. Dec 16, 17:22

CBJ wrote:Instructions are in the forum I just linked.

Sorry for inattention.

The forum you selected does not exist.
Sorry once again.

scratch42069 · Post by **scratch42069** » Thu, 15. Dec 16, 17:23

CBJ wrote:Yes, they've just gone up. See the X3R / X3TC / X3AP Public Beta Testing forum.

Thank you CBJ. I just discovered proper Xbox controller support in X3TC before checking back so I'm very, very happy right now.

Rei Ayanami · Post by **Rei Ayanami** » Thu, 15. Dec 16, 17:24

Wow, X:R VR and X4, i'm so exited!

Just for clarification : With VR you also mean headsets like Oculus, Vive, etc, right? I'm asking because the X:R 4.1 update only mentions headtracking like TrackIR and openTrack.

Is it already known which VR headsets/VR APIs are planned to be supported by X:R VR and X4? I don't want to buy a VR headset that won't be supported by X:R VR/X4 and these things are expensive, so in order to plan ahead a list which VR headsets/VR APIs are planned to be supported would be nice.

Happy holidays, Bernd & Egosoft!

Post by **CBJ** » Thu, 15. Dec 16, 17:25

UnknownObject wrote:The forum you selected does not exist.
Sorry once again.

Ah right. You have to select "Yes" for the entry "I want to participate in the X-DEVNET:" in your [url=http://forum.egosoft.com/profile.php?mode=editprofile][b]Fo[/b]rum[b]Pr[/b]ofile[/url] to access that forum.

nalim27 · Post by **nalim27** » Thu, 15. Dec 16, 17:26

Hello,
that is good news. Happy Xmass to Egosoft too.

I have one technical question:
Next year will be released Zen and Intel will launch 6 core (12 hyper-tread) CPU as well. Is engine for X4 ready (I mean optimized) for CPU with more that 4 cores? Yes I remember some X:R dev video, where Mathias or someone tells that X:R can utilize even 32 core CPU. But we know truth - in reality X:R have only 2 massive threads on 2 cores and all other cores remains not fully utilized.
So will this be changed in next Vulcan based X:R enhanced X4 engine or not?

It is important to me because i will buy new CPU (AMD or Intel, based on real test results) for 6+ years....

And for name for X4 I suggest: X: Strikes Back (and X: Elite Citizen is very good too)

Post by **CBJ** » Thu, 15. Dec 16, 17:28

Rei Ayanami wrote:Just for clarification : With VR you also mean headsets like Oculus, Vive, etc, right? I'm asking because the X:R 4.1 update only mentions headtracking like TrackIR and openTrack.

TrackIR support has been added to the standard XR game. VR Edition is a new game, and yes it's for systems such as Oculus and Vive.

Rei Ayanami · Post by **Rei Ayanami** » Thu, 15. Dec 16, 17:35

nalim27 wrote:And for name for X4 I suggest: X: Strikes Back (and X: Elite Citizen is very good too)

Or, to keep the X:R-naming (X3:Reunion, X: Rebirth), how about X4:Redemption?

just kidding.

@Egosoft : I know it'll be a long time until the releases of X:R VR and X4, but please please please please make sure you'll do it right this time by making sure the game is working properly before you release it. I'd be so happy for you finally recieving good PR again for a stable and properly working release version.

CBJ wrote:
Rei Ayanami wrote:Just for clarification : With VR you also mean headsets like Oculus, Vive, etc, right? I'm asking because the X:R 4.1 update only mentions headtracking like TrackIR and openTrack.
TrackIR support has been added to the standard XR game. VR Edition is a new game, and yes it's for systems such as Oculus and Vive.

Thank you very much.

BigBANGtheory · Post by **BigBANGtheory** » Thu, 15. Dec 16, 18:01

Some good news indeed, I look forward to seeing it in the flesh.

jeroll3d · Post by **jeroll3d** » Thu, 15. Dec 16, 18:10

Hey

Good news CBJ

Cant wait. I'm sure it will be another great Egosoft game!

Senner · Post by **Senner** » Thu, 15. Dec 16, 18:11

Will there be a no-steam patch for 4.10?

Post by **CBJ** » Thu, 15. Dec 16, 18:13

Clownmug · Post by **Clownmug** » Thu, 15. Dec 16, 18:22

Since VR Edition is going to early access, will X4 also be an early access title one day?

MrStupid · Post by **MrStupid** » Thu, 15. Dec 16, 18:26

Rei Ayanami wrote:@Egosoft : I know it'll be a long time until the releases of X:R VR and X4, but please please please please make sure you'll do it right this time by making sure the game is working properly before you release it.

The community would be quite confused if they do that. Anyway, I will be back when X4 comes out.

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-Skipp- · Post by **-Skipp-** » Thu, 15. Dec 16, 18:29

Screenshots or it didn't happen!

Just kidding - awesome news guys. Best of luck with the new projects. I just have 2 questions.

1. Will XR: VR be playable without the VR headset (i'd love to try out XR in a new engine)
2. Where can I toss money at you for the X4 early access?

the ginga ninja · Post by **the ginga ninja** » Thu, 15. Dec 16, 18:32

>X4 confirmed
>Hype Drive Engaged

Thanks for confirmation. Christmas came early for me this year.

Patholos · Post by **Patholos** » Thu, 15. Dec 16, 18:39

X4 CONFIRMED!!!

Well, seems like we forum dwellers have our work cut out for us from now on.

Set course for Speculation Nebulae. Hype thrusters engage!

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Tharaphita · Post by **Tharaphita** » Thu, 15. Dec 16, 18:39

Ohooo Great news.

I have to admit i never got further then 30 minutes in X:R but i still occasionally play X3, So im very very interested in X4