X3 Game Launcher is a Utility for launching games in the X3 series (Egosoft) with an additional function to unlock all starting scenarios. The program provides a convenient interface for quick access to different game versions.
Compatibility
- Operating Systems: Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, 11
- Architecture: x86 and x64
- .NET Framework 3.5 or higher
- Games: Virtually all X3 versions from Egosoft
Copyright
- X3 Game Launcher developed for the gaming community
- All rights to X3 games belong to Egosoft
- The program contains no code from the original games
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Main Features
1. Supported Games
- X3: Reunion (supports versions: X3.exe, X3_reunion_2.5a.exe, X3_reunion_2.5b.exe)
- X3: Terran Conflict (X3TC.exe)
- X3: Albion Prelude (X3AP.exe)
- X3: Farnham's Legacy (X3FL.exe)
2. "Open All Starts" Function
- Without checkbox: Simple launch of the selected game
- With checkbox: Automatic unlock procedure:
1. Launch the game in the background
2. Close the game after 1 second
3. Write the unlock parameter to the registry
4. Relaunch the game with unlocked starts
5. Automatically close the launcher
3. Localization System
- Two interface languages: Russian and English
- Toggle button: "EN/RU" or "RU/EN"
- Hotkey: Ctrl+L for quick switching
- Localized error messages
Requirements
- Installed X3 games where the utility needs to be copied
- Administrator rights (for writing to the registry)
- The program does not require installation
What the Program Does
1. Reads/writes to the registry only in permitted branches
2. Launches game processes (standard .exe files)
3. Closes processes using correct methods
What the Program Does NOT Do
1. Does not modify game files
2. Does not create files on disk
3. Does not collect user data
4. Does not require internet connection
Troubleshooting
Possible Errors
1. "Registry Write Error":
- Run the program as administrator
- Check antivirus blocking
2. "Game Launch Error":
- Check if games are in standard directories
- Make sure .exe files are accessible.
3. Game does not close:
- The program automatically terminates processes after 500 ms
- Check Task Manager for "hung" processes
1. Supported Games
- X3: Reunion (supports versions: X3.exe, X3_reunion_2.5a.exe, X3_reunion_2.5b.exe)
- X3: Terran Conflict (X3TC.exe)
- X3: Albion Prelude (X3AP.exe)
- X3: Farnham's Legacy (X3FL.exe)
2. "Open All Starts" Function
- Without checkbox: Simple launch of the selected game
- With checkbox: Automatic unlock procedure:
1. Launch the game in the background
2. Close the game after 1 second
3. Write the unlock parameter to the registry
4. Relaunch the game with unlocked starts
5. Automatically close the launcher
3. Localization System
- Two interface languages: Russian and English
- Toggle button: "EN/RU" or "RU/EN"
- Hotkey: Ctrl+L for quick switching
- Localized error messages
Requirements
- Installed X3 games where the utility needs to be copied
- Administrator rights (for writing to the registry)
- The program does not require installation
What the Program Does
1. Reads/writes to the registry only in permitted branches
2. Launches game processes (standard .exe files)
3. Closes processes using correct methods
What the Program Does NOT Do
1. Does not modify game files
2. Does not create files on disk
3. Does not collect user data
4. Does not require internet connection
Troubleshooting
Possible Errors
1. "Registry Write Error":
- Run the program as administrator
- Check antivirus blocking
2. "Game Launch Error":
- Check if games are in standard directories
- Make sure .exe files are accessible.
3. Game does not close:
- The program automatically terminates processes after 500 ms
- Check Task Manager for "hung" processes
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1.0.7
- Added the "Kill game process" button, which terminates the game process if it becomes stuck.
1.0.6
- Added a list of launch languages (voice in the command line does not work, like in X4. The language selected determines the voice, or you can make a hybrid)
- Added the "Skip Intro" parameter
- Added a button "Open the Egosoft folder" (to view files and logs)
- Added the "-noabout" parameter, allowing the game to start without the startup dialog (but if you need to select a mod in the MODS section, you must disable this option once or launch the game directly and configure the MOD section, then restart the game via the launcher with the "Without startup window" parameter).
- Fixed deletion of the game folder and its backup copies.
1.0.5
- Added backup of settings files and save files when switching game folders.
- Added a backup option (always enabled).
- Added a button to remove the selected path and its backups from the drop-down list.
1.0.3
- Added check and removal of non-existent game folders in the list.
1.0.2
- Renamed the config file.
- Now will save the program state (language and selected game path).
1.0.1
- Added the ability to add game paths for launching (paths are saved in the config).
Any path can be selected to launch the game.
- Added a button that allows adding a program shortcut to the Desktop.
- Fixed incorrect detection of the presence of files in the game folder when the path is changed via the dropdown.
- Added the "Kill game process" button, which terminates the game process if it becomes stuck.
1.0.6
- Added a list of launch languages (voice in the command line does not work, like in X4. The language selected determines the voice, or you can make a hybrid)
- Added the "Skip Intro" parameter
- Added a button "Open the Egosoft folder" (to view files and logs)
- Added the "-noabout" parameter, allowing the game to start without the startup dialog (but if you need to select a mod in the MODS section, you must disable this option once or launch the game directly and configure the MOD section, then restart the game via the launcher with the "Without startup window" parameter).
- Fixed deletion of the game folder and its backup copies.
1.0.5
- Added backup of settings files and save files when switching game folders.
- Added a backup option (always enabled).
- Added a button to remove the selected path and its backups from the drop-down list.
1.0.3
- Added check and removal of non-existent game folders in the list.
1.0.2
- Renamed the config file.
- Now will save the program state (language and selected game path).
1.0.1
- Added the ability to add game paths for launching (paths are saved in the config).
Any path can be selected to launch the game.
- Added a button that allows adding a program shortcut to the Desktop.
- Fixed incorrect detection of the presence of files in the game folder when the path is changed via the dropdown.
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