X Rebirth - The wait is almost over! [PRE-ORDER NOW]

brattbags01 · Post by **brattbags01** » Thu, 15. Aug 13, 21:22

pSylle wrote:15th November, my birthday date.

This year, Ill call it my X-Rebirthday, thank you for the gift

Nice one !!!!

Raider480 · Post by **Raider480** » Fri, 16. Aug 13, 04:38

bufi wrote:
theeclownbroze wrote: Who is "Ren"??
Ren Otani, commander of the "Pride of Albion"

P.

Lol did I miss this? When was it verified? I thought that if Raider480 ever commanded the Pride of Albion, Raider480 would be its commander.

CharlieChop · Post by **CharlieChop** » Fri, 16. Aug 13, 07:03

Finally! of course rebirth is just in time to get me off course for my end of term exams. but its still awesome nonetheless.

Post by **X2-Illuminatus** » Fri, 16. Aug 13, 10:30

Raider480 wrote:Lol did I miss this? When was it verified?

See the current edition of the X-Universe News (released together with the release announcement of X Rebirth):

About X Rebirth

The Supernova changed everything. New enemies are emerging while the universe is rebuilding. The player takes up the role of young pilot-adventurer Ren Otani: Together with his offbeat female co-pilot, he flies the "Pride of Albion"; an aging ship boasting a glorious past. These two characters are destined to play a key role in shaping the future of the X-Universe - Two humans and one unique ship influencing matters of galactic importance. The fate of the universe rests in the player's hands...

cacharadon · Post by **cacharadon** » Fri, 16. Aug 13, 11:06

So can we name our player character at all? I get that you would need a name for cut scenes/ conversations, like the Brennans from the previous game. But I would prefer if we still get the option to rename our characters in the sandbox universe if at all possible.

ThommoHawk · Post by **ThommoHawk** » Fri, 16. Aug 13, 11:14

cacharadon wrote:So can we name our player character at all? I get that you would need a name for cut scenes/ conversations, like the Brennans from the previous game. But I would prefer if we still get the option to rename our characters in the sandbox universe if at all possible.

^ on that topic, comments and poll here;

http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=341297

KipperTheFish · Post by **KipperTheFish** » Sat, 17. Aug 13, 01:32

I'm not holding my breath. All the previous releases in the X series have been soooo buggy on release that they were virtually unplayable. I'd give it another year before it works properly.
Should be plenty of copies in the bargain bin by then.

MooMan7777 · Post by **MooMan7777** » Sat, 17. Aug 13, 06:00

well...this has been my favorite game series of all time, with over 2000 hrs in X3TC, over 1500hrs in X3R and around 800+ with X2...I've been holding my breath since 2003 for this game, and this I'm sure (especially if everyone buys a copy) isn't the last version...I'm still holding my breath until the next version...when we can walk around every ship...customize our internal ship components...like building turrets in our capital ship's corridors to help fight off space marines when we engage in hand-to-hand combat....I love this Game!

Herbal · Post by **Herbal** » Sat, 17. Aug 13, 08:26

I think I just weed.

Comet · Post by **Comet** » Sat, 17. Aug 13, 10:55

I really hope Egosoft can pull it off.
My problem with previous X games is that it felt kinda boring to me. It took too much time to travel from point A to B (even with SETA). Characters acted like robots and that broke immersion for me.
But my biggest criticism was the combat. It just wasn't well executed in my opinion.

But from what I can tell Egosoft is well aware of that.
I would like to see more combat footage and interactions with other NPCs.
How do you talk with them? Are all NPCs fully voiice-overed?
Is the following screenshot a real in-game screenshot and can we expect NPCs to look this good?

http://www.egosoft.com/games/x_rebirth/ ... en_023.jpg

What about combat? Does it feel like flying a jet? Is it fast and dynamic like space sims from the past Freespace 2 or Freelancer?

Some in game footage covering this areas would be nice.

{Images posted directly to the forums should not be greater than 640x480 or 100kb, oversize image now linked - Terre}

theeclownbroze · Post by **theeclownbroze** » Sat, 17. Aug 13, 12:06

Comet wrote:I really hope Egosoft can pull it off.
My problem with previous X games is that it felt kinda boring to me. It took too much time to travel from point A to B (even with SETA). Characters acted like robots and that broke immersion for me.
But my biggest criticism was the combat. It just wasn't well executed in my opinion.

But from what I can tell Egosoft is well aware of that.
I would like to see more combat footage and interactions with other NPCs.
How do you talk with them? Are all NPCs fully voiice-overed?
Is the following screenshot a real in-game screenshot and can we expect NPCs to look this good?

http://www.egosoft.com/games/x_rebirth/ ... en_023.jpg

What about combat? Does it feel like flying a jet? Is it fast and dynamic like space sims from the past Freespace 2 or Freelancer?

Some in game footage covering this areas would be nice.

that image was taken last year for the april fools day, the only thing i can expect is for better character models since that time.

Scartha4040 · Post by **Scartha4040** » Mon, 19. Aug 13, 07:00

Just looked at the video. Looks so so so good.
But will the Australian players be able to access the game through Steam and if so which region. Europe or North America.

I want this game now

Post by **X2-Illuminatus** » Mon, 19. Aug 13, 15:32

X Rebirth is now available for pre-purchase on Steam and the Egosoft Shop

The game is available as:

Digital only edition (Steam Key)
Box edition (German only)
Collector's Edition (English & German)

All editions will require online activation through Steam.
No persistant online connection is required to play.

10% pre-purchase discount
As a special treat, both, Steam and Egosoft are offering a 10% pre-purchase discount for the digital version.
An additional bonus for all those ordering the digital version (Steam Key) directly from Egosoft: you will be able to download the X Rebirth Soundtrack immediately after purchase!

Can't wait? Go here to make your purchase:
X Rebirth on the Egosoft Online Shop
X Rebirth on Steam

Collector's Edition
The X Rebirth Collector's Edition (German box and manual) will come with the game on DVD, the soundtrack on Audio CD, a Video DVD with developer videos and trailers, trump card game, Encyclopedia extension, Artworks and more which will be revealed soon.
Details regarding an English (UK) Collector's Edition will be announced soon.
Price: 64.99 EUR*

Box Edition
This edition is only available in German (box and manual) and will contain the game and the soundtrack on Audio CD.
Price: 49.99 EUR*

Digital only edition (Steam Key)
You will receive a STEAM activation key and instructions and can enter the key now to preload the game in November prior to activation on November 15th.
If you buy directly from Egosoft you will additionally get information on how to download the X Rebirth soundtrack right NOW.
The Egosoft Shop offers two versions of this edition due to tax reasons. A worldwide edition which can be activated anywhere and an "outside Europe only" edition that, as the name suggests, can only be activated outside of Europe.
Price: 49.99 EUR* (44.99 EUR* during pre-purchase offer)

*price may vary depending on purchase location due to different taxation

BUY NOW
X Rebirth on the Egosoft Online Shop
X Rebirth on Steam

EmperorJon · Post by **EmperorJon** » Mon, 19. Aug 13, 15:39

Please don't say the collectors edition bonus content is something actually in-game, because I hate it when companies do that.

Gupster · Post by **Gupster** » Mon, 19. Aug 13, 15:44

Will the Collectors edition be fully boxed with a game manual dvd etc in English ?

BlueCobalt · Post by **BlueCobalt** » Mon, 19. Aug 13, 16:12

it's finally happening. after waiting years and years for this game i finally get to GIVE YOU MY MONEY! and it looks absolutely mesmerizing...Thank you egosoft. you guys deserve a place in history for being the greatest game developers on earth. I salute you

NForcer_smc · Post by **NForcer_smc** » Mon, 19. Aug 13, 16:27

EmperorJon wrote:Please don't say the collectors edition bonus content is something actually in-game, because I hate it when companies do that.

The CE (from german text, german version) includes this physicals:

A cart game
An extension for the encyclopedia
Artworks and more

Greetz
NF

daadaa · Post by **daadaa** » Mon, 19. Aug 13, 16:49

Gupster wrote:Will the Collectors edition be fully boxed with a game manual dvd etc in English ?

And when it will be available to preorder? or can you preorder the German version and say we want it in English get the English version? as there is only German version at the moment? and we have to wait for some more time that you guys put up the English version?

dougeye · Post by **dougeye** » Mon, 19. Aug 13, 16:55

+ one there is no physical English collectors edition on the shop or do we need to order that from a retailer in an English speaking country?

Sam Redstone · Post by **Sam Redstone** » Mon, 19. Aug 13, 17:22

Guys, it says right in the product description:

"Details regarding an English (UK) Collector's Edition will be announced soon."

Patience!

EDIT to add, @daadaa -

If you're going to quote the RSLG maneuver in your sig, please get it right!

It was coined by a user named NUKLEAR-SLUG, who wrote a story about his "Dead is Dead" playthrough of X3TC with a Boron character named "Squiddy McSquid." It's simply "RSLG," not "RASLG" or whatever. THANK YOU!

X Rebirth - The wait is almost over! [PRE-ORDER NOW]

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