X4: Timelines (DLC)

An add-on for players who already know X4: Foundations and want a fresh reason to head back into space. It skips the usual trade loop in favour of a story that takes you beyond the current universe and makes you rethink what you thought you knew about the series. Why grab it: - The first hours go to meeting Harper Donel, a border trader who takes risky deals and quickly pulls you into a web of intrigue. - The storyline runs apart from the main campaign, so you can play through it without going back to old saves. - Missions unlock bonuses for your universe, including reimagined classic ships from the history of the X series. - For veteran pilots it's a chance to re-examine the mechanics, and for newcomers it's a different way into the game through an unusual scenario. To buy X4: Timelines (DLC) as a Steam gift, send us your quick invite link and we'll add you as a friend and send the game to your account. The base game X4: Foundations must already be on your account for the add-on to launch. Works with any Steam account region. IMMERSIVE SCENARIOS AND UNIQUE UNLOCKS Embedded in a new X4: Timelines storyline, you'll find a wide range of scenarios in which you will experience the many different aspects of X4 gameplay. Playing these scenarios will unlock new ones within the X4: Timelines storyline, as well as rewards for your wider X4 sandbox universe - among them reimagined ships from X universe history, systems, points of interest and a new faction (full list in our FAQ / news). MYSTERIOUS NEW STORYLINE You'll take on the role of Harper Donel, a trader in the border territories, who is not averse to risky deals. A fateful encounter not only changes your short-term plans, but shakes the foundations of your understanding of the universe, and everyone in it. Prepare to be immersed in a tale of intrigue and revelation. Using novel ways to introduce players to X4's core gameplay mechanics, X4: Timelines will also delight long-serving space adventurers. With a thrilling new storyline which takes place outside of the X4 sandbox, prepare yourself for colossal challenges and unexpected excursions into the depths of the X series lore and history. X4: Timelines is your gateway to uncharted territories and untold stories. Select 'Timelines' from the main menu of X4: Foundations and set forth on an adventure that transcends time and space. X4: Timelines is more than just an expansion; it's a revolution in the X4 universe. Whether you're a seasoned space explorer or a newcomer to the galaxy, this thrilling new chapter promises to captivate you with its blend of mystery, adventure, and strategic gameplay.