X4: Tides of Avarice is a premium downloadable content (DLC) for the strategy game X4: Foundations by Egosoft. In the third expansion pack for the series, you get to explore previously unknown edges of the universe. Face new lawless pirate groups and scavenger factions that not only will challenge your fleet but your understanding of order and society in the ever-expanding X universe.

X4: Tides of Avarice is a DLC pack for X4: Foundations, similar to X4: Split Vendetta. In terms of scope and the complexity of the gameplay, X4 is definitely on a grander scale compared to Starcraft II.

Continue your exploration

The first thing you should know about X4: Tides of Avarice is that it’s not a standalone product. It only contains a lot of new features for the X4: Foundations game, and you need the base product before experiencing the expansion. Its graphics and basic gameplay mechanics all build on the original game. This means breathtaking set pieces, incredibly immersive war sequences, and a story that feels larger than life.

If you’re an existing player of X4, you won’t be disappointed with the creative additions thrown in for Tides. For example, the Erlking is a pirate battleship unique in terms of design and technology. You’ll be experiencing it first-hand as you find upgrades to make it reach its full potential. Aside from new warships, some existing models from the previous expansions are also overhauled and remastered.

Of course, if your setup can run the original game, you have nothing to worry about aside from the additional 15 to 20GB storage space it will be consuming. The new techs in the game will be adding another layer to the already complicated strategy required to master X4. If you’re willing to put in the extra time, you can stay ahead of the learning curve.

The franchise’s next frontier

By introducing fascinating new models together with game-changing new mechanics, X4: Tides of Avarice will help push the X4 franchise to greater heights. It builds upon its unique strengths such as the focus on details and technologies in-game and its existing expansive lore. Aside from the usual requirements of DLCs such as the base product and additional space, this expansion is money well-spent.