I can't start a new game ... cause I am waiting for 3.0 :)

[RiccDeckard]

Am I the only one? I would really like to start a new game of X4 now - but with the upcoming update I am not sure the saves will be compatible - So I wait for split vendetta ... but ... but - 1st world problems, I know

By the way Ego - I really enjoy X4 so far - but a bit more Info would be appreciated - maybe a screenshot of the day revival?

[Buzz2005]

saves will be compatible unless you use mods

I started so many times now that its no problem that 3.0 will start again

but its months away so you have time

[RiccDeckard]

Shall I risk it? I mean yes, the saves might be compatible, bu I am afraid that the economy will break wenn the new sectors are added -

but maybe you are right and I'll take a leap of faith

[Buzz2005]

2.6 will beef the economy so its less likely to brake

so far the beta is great as economy goes

[Thecrippler]

saves will be compatible unless you use mods

I started so many times now that its no problem that 3.0 will start again

but its months away so you have time

same for me we all know the tactics and how to have money really fast so easy peasy for a new game

[Kadatherion]

I've been waiting for... at least six months now, more or less?

[Vondor]

Or you just ask yourself 3 Questions:

1. Do I have still fun with the current Save?
2. Do I have something else to do?
3. Even if, do I care to start over again with 3.0?

[MarvinTheMartian]

To my knowledge, there has never been a situation where save games are not forward compatible within an X Universe title (X3:R, X3TC, X3AP were different titles) outside of betas so you should be safe.

I hate having to start all over again within a similar universe (e.g. X3TC to X3AP) so end up using exploits to get up and running again quickly and reap the rewards of an expanded universe and improved gameplay but I don't expect to have to do that for a long while. The way Egosoft have operated to date is for each new version of the same title to add significant content and improvements, although, content comes in the form of DLC these days and this is a good thing IMO as it extends the life of a title far beyond adding some new missions etc.