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X Rebirth still in labour pains

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So, last week I told you that X Rebirth launched on Steam. It was supposed to be a fully simulated space economy with fleet warfare. So much awesome design, built to usurp Eve Online’s position. Well, that isn’t happening just yet.

While Egosoft is trying very hard to fix their game, the fact of the matter is that X Rebirth is broken. The game is known to crash on start up on some systems, plot missions are known to fail and save reloads can die at the 70-80% loading – the list goes on and on. Over on the Egosoft forum, they are listing known issues with possible fixes, yet most problems are still active even after they released a patch to try to fix them. In fact, the latest patch broke the trading system. For a game that’s supposed to be based on a fully simulated space economy, that’s a rather large problem. Seriously, look at this list of just some of their known issues.

  • Unacceptably poor fps on a system meeting the game requirements
  • Lower right hand info panel covered with static
  • Capital ships lack usable docking bays
  • Keyboard hotkeys and control keys cannot be reconfigured in-game
  • Loss of control functions randomly or on load
  • Ending up miles from anywhere or crashing on Highway exit

Considering the $50 price tag, it seems that you may want to wait on this purchase. Hopefully Egosoft will be able to fix the myriad problems, but in the meantime, it does not seem to be worth the aggravation.

Thanks Jacques for the tip!

Last Updated: November 26, 2013

59 Comments

  1. Admiral Chief Duke

    November 26, 2013 at 15:06

    LOL for a moment I thought “Well that’s a different ION today”

    Reply

    • ToshZA

      November 26, 2013 at 15:08

      DO NOT give them ideas man. When Darryn wasn’t here for those 2 days, we suffered. A lot.

      Reply

      • Vampyric Squirrel of the Sith

        November 26, 2013 at 15:09

        Yeah… cows and a dude… *shakes* it was horrid 🙁

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        • Sageville

          November 26, 2013 at 15:17

          I thought we all agreed never to talk about those days…. and fight club.

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          • Admiral Chief Duke

            November 26, 2013 at 15:28

            I’ll take a preggy belly any day over this:

            http://images.lazygamer.net/2013/05/ION09052013.jpg

          • Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew

            November 26, 2013 at 15:31

            Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. JUST WHYYYYYYYYYYYYY

          • Vampyric Squirrel of the Sith

            November 26, 2013 at 15:33

            Hahahaha, because he can and it had to be done?

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            November 26, 2013 at 15:39

            A dude & udders in one pic :/

          • Sageville

            November 26, 2013 at 15:53

            As my father used to say: “Son, be careful! That woman looks like the type of lady that will grab your arm,, push you up against the wall and F### you up the A### with her Cl###oris”.

            Ahh yes, my dad sure had a way with words….

  2. Alien Emperor Trevor

    November 26, 2013 at 15:13

    Does this make it X Stillborn?

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    • Vampyric Squirrel of the Sith

      November 26, 2013 at 15:15

      no, it’s still in labour… you sick sick man

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      • Alien Emperor Trevor

        November 26, 2013 at 15:21

        hehe. I could take this metaphor further, but if I’m already being called sick it’s probably better that I don’t.

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        • Sageville

          November 26, 2013 at 15:23

          X Afterbirth?

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        • Vampyric Squirrel of the Sith

          November 26, 2013 at 15:28

          Don’t worry @sageville:disqus took it further

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  3. IantoZA

    November 26, 2013 at 15:17

    Every freaking time! Egosoft makes you pay crazy for a beta release… I’m not even disappointed I expected this!
    I’ll get this game next year in about 8 months…

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    • Johan du Preez

      November 26, 2013 at 16:33

      Yeh same I always wait about a year before I get any of their games. I pirated it just to check it out and its a mess couldn’t even play 10mins and the 20fps ruined it for me.

      Im sure it will eventually be good but by that time im playing Star Citizen, this was a opportunity missed by them and after Star Citizen they will be considered second rate.

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  4. UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy

    November 26, 2013 at 15:21

    Bought the X series and installed it thinking it was going to be like Freelancer… Wow was I disappointed.

    As much as I can see the awesomeness behind that whole system I just don’t want to learn it at all. Kind of like that other game with the star ships and the…. EVE that’s it… That thing.

    Can’t wait for Star Citizen though…

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    • Sageville

      November 26, 2013 at 15:25

      I thought X-series was alot more engaging and easier to get to grips with than EvE.

      But like you I was sad it was so far away from Freelancer.

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      • UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy

        November 26, 2013 at 15:28

        I was looking for “pew pew pew” in space with some trading and maybe some upgrades.

        X-series handling was already just killing me from the start.

        I really hope Star Citizen is a bit more simple. Mainly, because I don’t really want to sit through a 3 hour tutorial to work it normally. (Which X doesn’t seem to have… even)

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        • Eric

          November 26, 2013 at 15:40

          Haha. I know what you mean. “Now… move to the container”

          Uhm… move? How? Forward button? Nope… plus and minus? Nope… uhm… wasd? Nope…

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          • UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy

            November 26, 2013 at 15:42

            Dude… totally! Not my finest moment. I literally yelled at the screen…

            “HOW DO I GOD DAMN MOVE IT!”

            10 mins later watching Archer drinking beer and uninstalling. I own them all though. Damn Humble Bundles and their awesome deals!

    • John's (JJ's) finest excuse

      November 26, 2013 at 15:27

      Star Citizen is looking good, I must say.

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      • UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy

        November 26, 2013 at 15:30

        I am itching to get my pre-order. I really think I might get it this month. Bit scared to blind buy though.

        I never played any of the other games he made except for Freelancer. I just don’t want an over complicates system to deal with. I really just don’t have the time or patience to figure it out :/

        That $65 Digital Bounty Hunter pack looks awesome though…

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        • John's (JJ's) finest excuse

          November 26, 2013 at 15:31

          I say wait for reviews dude. Pre-orders have a tendency to bite you in the arse.

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          • Vampyric Squirrel of the Sith

            November 26, 2013 at 15:33

            Like a rabbid wolverine

          • John's (JJ's) finest excuse

            November 26, 2013 at 15:37

            I don’t talk about that day.

          • Vampyric Squirrel of the Sith

            November 26, 2013 at 15:50

            why not? it was funneh!!!

          • UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy

            November 26, 2013 at 15:34

            I know right, but the free stuff! It just looks so tempting… That ship!

          • John's (JJ's) finest excuse

            November 26, 2013 at 15:37

            I know! Shush! This is what they want!!

          • UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy

            November 26, 2013 at 15:39

            lol! I will probably get it… I mean he has done solid work in the past and everyone I know who has pre-ordering or just jizzing in their pants about the hangar module already… Pray for me!

          • Sageville

            November 26, 2013 at 15:45

            $29 Million stretchgoal reached.

            That’s seriously alot of tom based on a promise.

            Seriously though guys, Freelancers is ancient history, and yet it’s still brought up everytime someone talks about games or genres that should-a-been or best frikken games ever.

            I’m so hyped about Star Citizen, I hope it’s that plug that fills that gaping Freelancer hole….

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            November 26, 2013 at 15:47

            Try $31,738,876 as of right now 😉

          • UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy

            November 26, 2013 at 15:48

            Agreed! The only other game I found that comes close is Galaxy On Fire HD. If you are bored enough check it out. Can pick it up cheap and lots of fun.

          • Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

            November 26, 2013 at 15:55

            Galaxy on FIre is freaking awesome. What surprised me is that It’s surprisingly deep for a tablet game.

          • UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy

            November 26, 2013 at 15:57

            I bought it for PC and it plays really well. I bought it for like $1 or something. DEFINITELY worth the money.

            Very basic interface and UI animation, but the game play and graphics are pretty damn awesome. Very impressed.

          • John's (JJ's) finest excuse

            November 26, 2013 at 15:59

            I bought it on Humble sale the other day. Loving it. It’s really cool.

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            November 26, 2013 at 16:02

            Me too, haven’t played it yet though, just fired it up to see if it works.

          • John's (JJ's) finest excuse

            November 26, 2013 at 16:03

            I’m trying it with my Xbox controller and it’s quite safe to say that I am terrible at using a controller, but it’s my lazy game (excuse the pun).

          • Johan du Preez

            November 26, 2013 at 16:38

            Well seeming Chris Roberts made freelancer it will surpass it. This guy is making the game because he was playing the prototype at home and wanted to jam it with other friends. Thats when he decided he wanted to try and crowd fund it to enjoy playing with his friends and other people.

            Chris Roberts is a true gamer making something he loves and wants to play with other people he is not doing it to please corporate investors.

        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          November 26, 2013 at 15:38

          That’s the pack I got. It’s a pretty ship alright.

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          • UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy

            November 26, 2013 at 15:40

            Worth it? Enjoying it already?

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            November 26, 2013 at 15:44

            At the risk of being heretical it’s too early to tell. Seeing it in the hanger is really cool, but it’s only once you can start flying that you’ll be able to judge.

          • UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy

            November 26, 2013 at 15:46

            Yeah I figured as much, but then again the cool stuff will start decreasing as it nears launch. So I am stuck between being scared that it will suck and wanting awesome stuff! Also Not really knowing the actual value of the insurance and the credits makes it hard. I have no idea if 2000 credits will be a lot :/

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            November 26, 2013 at 15:51

            That’s true, still a lot to learn about the economy. He has said insurance isn’t expensive & that one silly little trade run will earn you enough for months worth of cover. I think the whole insurance mechanic is there to make people think before shooting. You don’t want to lose a whole ship or upgrades, cargo, etc because you ran to pew pew without thinking of the consequences of losing.

          • UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy

            November 26, 2013 at 15:53

            Here’s to hoping.

            It will be like a sub right? Or at least there will be a sub? But you can pay it with in game credit or something?

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            November 26, 2013 at 15:57

            I’m not sure if there will be subs for it or not, but yes, definitely payable with in-game credits. Everything is purchasable with that.

      • Robert Hart

        November 26, 2013 at 17:27

        I’m waiting for it to be released before I jump on board. I dont trust games which are over hyped.

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    • loftie

      November 26, 2013 at 15:51

      Once you do learn the X series UI though it is worth it. 🙂

      I have all the previous titles and they do make the UI a lot more user friendly in the last one X3: Albion Prelude.

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  5. Kromas

    November 26, 2013 at 15:22

    I suggest don’t buy this even after it is fixed. This message was sponsored by the “Star Citizen is way cooler than this piece of junk” group.

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    • Johan du Preez

      November 26, 2013 at 16:41

      Haha have a upvote, but to give credit where its due the X series is brilliant its just that they cant compete with Star Citizen.

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      • Kromas

        November 26, 2013 at 17:54

        Ill give you that but then again Star citizen was born from Freelancer and Wing Commander.

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        • Johan du Preez

          November 26, 2013 at 23:15

          Yup that’s why they cant compete dont forget The Privateer. I still think its better than Freelancer 🙂 He did Strike Commander as well I think.

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    • Robert Hart

      November 26, 2013 at 17:25

      Star Citizen is a completely different game though. The X games are empire management games with some spaceships, while Star Citizen is a space flight sim with a bit of RPG.

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      • Johan du Preez

        November 26, 2013 at 23:20

        Very true but the basis is the same the X series just expanded what Privateer started. They are both great franchises don’t get me wrong and the X series does have a special place in my heart but lets face it Star Citizen is looking mighty good at the moment.

        I took some time to watch all the videos on the Roberts Space Industries channel and I can honestly say its been a long time since I got excited for any game. I think I almost forgot why I love pc games but Star Citizen is one of those games that screams soul and passion and really does have my attention.

        Maybe its because its the first proper PC game in ages.

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  6. Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew

    November 26, 2013 at 15:26

    Well that didn’t go as planned then.

    It is a very ambitious thing to try and do and really needs an exceptional amount of beta testing to stabalise. They should have beta tested more

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  7. loftie

    November 26, 2013 at 15:47

    I WILL BUY THIS GAME, but I will wait until next year.

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  8. Lardus-Resident Perve

    November 26, 2013 at 15:58

    “While Egosoft is trying very hard to fix their game” – a game should be released in working order with only minor issues. This “we can patch it later so release to get cash” thing companies do these days is unacceptable. We are in essence paying to be Beta testers. It makes me sad.

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    • Willem Swanepoel

      November 26, 2013 at 17:39

      That is why Egosoft will not see my money. I do not pay R500-600 for a beta … f them

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  9. Willem Swanepoel

    November 26, 2013 at 17:36

    I feel sorry for the X Rebirth series because of the popularity of Star Citizen and that makes me think why they have released it with so many problems. They rushed it to get it out and to cash in because they know that Star Citizen will be their end.

    Sorry for Egosoft but once Star Citizen is released it will be the end of them and I wont be surprised if they go bankrupt. They dropped the ball and now it is easy way to the end for Star Citizen ….

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