The X Universe

Würselen/Planegg, Germany – In a further step to enhance and broaden the enjoyment of its X games titles, Germany-based software developer, EGOSOFT, and publisher Deep Silver today announced the forthcoming release of the X Superbox.

This compendium represents the full spectrum of EGOSOFT’s endeavours over the course of its PC games development history, stretching right back to the first X-series game, X- Beyond the Frontier, chronicling the adventures of Kyle Brennan in the X Universe and bringing that Universe’s story right up to date with the very latest version of X3: Terran Conflict, for which a new set of missions, entitled ‘Balance of Power’ has been specially developed.

The X Superbox contains the most up-to-date version of all of the X-series games, which have been updated to ensure compatibility with Microsoft Windows XP (SP2), Windows Vista (SP1) and Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit). All of these titles are also provided without DRM. A comprehensive contents and features list can be found below.

In addition to all of the X-series titles, the X Superbox also contains an all-new and exclusive X Encyclopedia, written by Helge Kautz, the author of Farnham’s Legend and other X Universe books. This 300-page encyclopedia, which covers historic events and personalities in the X Universe, amongst many other items of interest, represents the ultimate reference for all avid fans of the X-series of games.

EGOSOFT and Deep Silver are particularly proud to announce that the X Superbox will contain a bonus DVD that is bursting at the seams with additional content, most of which has been created and developed by players and fans of the X games, as well some other previously-unreleased exclusive bonus content added by EGOSOFT.

The community-created content includes guides, artwork, music, videos and modding tools as well as many of the most popular scripts and mods for X2: The Threat, X3: Reunion and X3: Terran Conflict. The scope and scale of this content is testament to the loyal dedication and the passion of the EGOSOFT gaming community.

The X Superbox will be available on general release in the UK, Scandinavia, Benelux, Australia, France and in the German-speaking countries on 08 October 2010. Click here to go to the EGOSOFT Online Shop and pre-order the X Superbox.

FEATURE LIST:

All games of the X Series in one box all updated to the latest version and with many new expansions. Including:

X: Beyond the Frontier:

• Updated to version 2.2 with improved screen resolutions
  Languages: English (Voice+Text), German (Voice+Text)

X-TENSION

• Updated to version 2.2 with improved screen resolutions
  Languages: English (Voice+Text), German (Voice+Text)

X2: The Threat

• Updated to version 1.5 and includes UPLINK online ranking
  Languages: English (Voice+Text), German (Voice+Text), French (Text), Italian (Text)

X3: Reunion

• Updated to version 2.5 and includes: "Bala Gi`s Research Missions" and UPLINK online ranking
  Languages: English (Voice+Text), German (Voice+Text), French (Voice + Text), Italian (Text)

X3: Terran Conflict

• Updated to version 3.0 featuring all new: "Balance of Power" missions
  Includes all new: "Dead is Dead" mode (requires Steam online connection)
  Includes Steam online achievement system (requires Steam online connection)
  Includes "A New Home" and "Aldrin” mission sets"
  Includes UPLINK online ranking
  Languages: English (Voice+Text), German (Voice+Text), French (Voice + Text), Italian (Text), Spanish (Text)

All games are compatible with Windows XP (SP2+), Windows Vista (SP1+) and Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit) and feature no DRM.

All-new exclusive book: The X Encyclopedia
The ultimate compendium of X universe knowledge, written by Helge Kautz, author of Farnham’s Legend and many other books about the X universe. This 300-page encyclopedia covers historic events, technology, the important personalities and much much more.

Superbox BONUS DVD:
A collection of material created by EGOSOFT's fan community, bonus EGOSOFT content from previous collector's editions and bonus CDs, including exclusive, previously-unreleased material. This includes:

• Many scripts and mods for X2: The Threat, X3: Reunion and X3: Terran Conflict
  "Plugin Manager" helps with installation and management of mods and scripts.
  MP3 Soundtrack
  Guides, walkthroughs and tutorials for beginners and advanced players alike.
  Artwork, fan-stories, screenshots, music and videos created by the community.
  Official Concept Art Collection.
  Many game-modding tools.
  And much more…

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