Revealing the X4: Hyperion Pack – Coming in Q1

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Revealing the X4: Hyperion Pack – Coming in Q1

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If you’ve seen our Xmas card and the roadmap for the near- to mid-term future of X4: Foundations, then you might already have a pretty good idea of what new content is coming to X4 this quarter. But now, it’s time to make it official and end the suspense!

Our next DLC for X4: Foundations will be titled X4: Hyperion Pack, and as previously mentioned in our roadmap news, it will be "more compact than previous X4 expansions." As the name suggests, the X4: Hyperion Pack will focus on bringing the Hyperion ship into X4 – one of the most frequently requested ships from the community. Alongside this, additional new content will be introduced, which we outline below and on the X4: Hyperion Pack Steam page (make sure to wishlist it, please - it helps us a lot with visibility on Steam!).

>> X4: Hyperion Pack Reveal Teaser @ YouTube <<

Depending on the success of this first "Mini DLC," we plan to follow up with similarly sized DLCs to accompany future free base game updates. As outlined in our roadmap news, our primary focus in 2025 is on delivering consistent and impactful improvements to the base game. As in the past, these base game updates will be free for all existing X4 players, while purchases of the Mini DLC, such as the X4: Hyperion Pack, will support ongoing development.

Thank you for your continued support and loyalty to X4: Foundations. We still have plenty of exciting plans for the game, and we’re looking forward to another thrilling year with all of you.

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What can I look forward to in the X4: Hyperion Pack?

The X4: Hyperion Pack expands the universe of X4: Foundations with:
  • The legendary Hyperion Expeditionary Ship
  • A new mission chain to discover and unlock the Hyperion
  • A new gamestart, granting immediate access to the Hyperion if you prefer to jump into the new ship straight away
  • A brand new sector, waiting to be explored in the Open Universe
  • New music tracks that enrich the X4 soundtrack, elevating your auditory space journey
Rediscover a Legend
The Hyperion is back, reimagined and ready to leave its mark on the universe once more! This iconic ship introduces an exciting new ship classification: the Expeditionary class. Seamlessly blending raw power, agility, and a compact yet versatile design, the Hyperion captures the essence of the Paranid like never before.

A New Class of Power and Agility
The Hyperion redefines the limits of what a capital ship can achieve. Despite its classification as an L-class ship, it stands out with its sleek, lightweight frame and unparalleled manoeuvrability. Slightly larger than a frigate, this unique ship punches above its weight class by combining heavy-duty large (L) equipment with an exceptionally small target signature. Its capabilities include:
  • Six main gun mounts, designed for devastating offensive capabilities
  • M-sized turrets, offering robust defensive coverage
  • L-class shielding and engines, delivering superior durability and mobility in a remarkably compact frame
  • Enhanced missile capacity, ensuring sustained firepower in prolonged engagements
Its agility and firepower make it an ideal choice for daring solo operations or engaging in high-stakes battles, provided there's room to leverage its impressive manoeuvrability. The Hyperion also comes equipped with a single docking bay, capable of accommodating and repairing up to two S-class ships, adding logistical and strategic flexibility to your missions.

New Adventures Await
The Hyperion isn't just a ship - it's a symbol of innovation and adaptability. With features like repair and resupply capabilities for docked ships, above-average cargo capacity for a combat ship, and a crew complement well-suited to boarding operations, this ship thrives in the hands of skilled pilots. Whether you're navigating dangerous trade routes, engaging in piracy, or leading fleets into uncharted territory, the Hyperion is your ultimate companion.

Prepare to command a legend. Are you ready to reshape your destiny in the universe of X4: Foundations?
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So a super-M then. I expected that because that was the only possible way to capture what the Hyperion is. A full L is too big and a M is too small.
Also I'm assuming this can pack M missile turrets? Which does seem like a no brainer now that I think about it since generally there isn't a full array of L main gun selections and so it's likely it's enhanced missile capacity would be for the turrets instead.

I also did call that it would use the Boron landing system, because obviously it would look a lot better to store the fighters internally, though at that time I was predicting it would slide in from the sides ala the Ray.

Btw, I'm assuming since it's L that you can disable it's hardpoints right? Like other Ls? Not like Ms?

Incidentally, do I need to reload Steam for this or what? I'm not seeing it on the store page.

Also just had another thought. Would we be seeing more ships in this weight class? I can't judge size correctly, but this seems to be analogous to the X3 M7 Frigates.
And another thought, in X5 this would be L, L would become XL and XL would become XXL.
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Raptor34 wrote: Thu, 30. Jan 25, 16:12 So a super-M then.
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And another thought, in X5 this would be L, L would become XL and XL would become XXL.
It is a L ship. No need to reshuffle any classes around.
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linolafett wrote: Thu, 30. Jan 25, 16:24
Raptor34 wrote: Thu, 30. Jan 25, 16:12 So a super-M then.
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And another thought, in X5 this would be L, L would become XL and XL would become XXL.
It is a L ship. No need to reshuffle any classes around.
I'll need to see it in game, but judging by the engine size it seems a lot smaller than typical Ls. I wouldn't be surprised if X5 shuffles them around, especially if we get more ships of this size. Because otherwise why would we distinguish between L and XL, they both use the same docks.
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Cool! Can't wait to lose it and find out it still can't be rebuilt 7 months after it was released!
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Hah! You guys nailed it:
  • ✅ Docking port (with repair ability!)
  • ✅ L ship
  • ✅ L shielding
  • ✅ L engines
  • ✅ High missile capacity
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This looks much better than I imagined, really looking forward to it.

The S docking bay looks cool with its opening/closing anim. Edit: I just clocked the Repair ability Chew-ie mentioned, very nice.
Gregory wrote: Thu, 30. Jan 25, 15:58 (make sure to wishlist it, please - it helps us a lot with visibility on Steam!).
When there is a GOG page for it, I sure will.
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alt3rn1ty wrote: Thu, 30. Jan 25, 16:51 This looks much better than I imagined, really looking forward to it.
Gregory wrote: Thu, 30. Jan 25, 15:58 (make sure to wishlist it, please - it helps us a lot with visibility on Steam!).
When there is a GOG page for it, I sure will.
I'm buying on GOG as well - but wishlisting on Steam is really helpful to push the game for other users and increases the chances of X4 being "seen". Gregs job then is to factor in an error for sales projections per platform (in our case then -2 for Steam :D )

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Xenon HUB Pack when?
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Quellcoder wrote: Thu, 30. Jan 25, 16:59 Xenon HUB Pack when?
Xenon HUB + Xenon corridor/core sectors would be an amazing mini DLC. What the "crisis" should have been.
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6 main weapons, and I think I am seeing 4 turrets on top, plus 4 turrets underneath ?
Are these like the Sapporo Barrage missile launchers, or can we have other turrets installed ?
(Not keen on missile use yet in X4)
Whatever the answer though, this looks like it will be my most used ship (if it can catch up with how much I have used a Kuraokami).
I better start collecting High Energy Catalyst, no doubt modding this is going to take a lot of them for good rolls of the dice.
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an ideal choice for daring solo operations

this ship thrives in the hands of skilled pilots
IMHO, Elite is for daring operations. The Hype pack sounds to be more than fine even with less skilled pilots. :split:

Well, we will see. :roll:
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Indeed - when flying my Elite (they are nice shuttle ships) I don't dare to attack. I just run (boost) away. :oops:

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Well,
high quality ship + plot + research/upgrades + new sector + "mini-pricing"


That seems like promising "mini-DLC" policy - I wishlisted and will be happy to buy this one.



As for future mini-DLC...lets think big, I mean BIG:
Valhalla DLC :D
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alt3rn1ty wrote: Thu, 30. Jan 25, 16:51
Gregory wrote: Thu, 30. Jan 25, 15:58 (make sure to wishlist it, please - it helps us a lot with visibility on Steam!).
When there is a GOG page for it, I sure will.
Unfortunately not in our own hands when this goes up, but it shouldn't be too long 🙏🏼
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Ooh couldn't you just smother the dev team in chocolate and .........
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QUESTION - since this DLC come with new music, will new soundtack (stand alone, not ingame) be avaliable as part of this DLC, or will it be separate OST min-DLC?
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chew-ie wrote: Thu, 30. Jan 25, 16:36
  • ✅ Docking port (with repair ability!)
  • ✅ L ship
  • ✅ L shielding
  • ✅ L engines
  • ✅ High missile capacity
You forgot clearly the most important one:
  • ✅ Captain's Chair


... It even looks like it has seats for the minions!

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Thomas2052 wrote: Thu, 30. Jan 25, 21:23
chew-ie wrote: Thu, 30. Jan 25, 16:36
  • ✅ Docking port (with repair ability!)
  • ✅ L ship
  • ✅ L shielding
  • ✅ L engines
  • ✅ High missile capacity
You forgot clearly the most important one:
  • ✅ Captain's Chair


... It even looks like it has seats for the minions!

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Isn't it just like a normal bridge? But the idea of a center commander's seat while the ship's captain flies around is definitely a good idea.

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