X4: Foundations

X4: Foundations

AppID: 392160
Egosoft
Egosoft
Nov 30, 2018

Current Price

$49.99

Estimated Owners

868.4K

Total Reviews

24.8K

Net Revenue

$15,643,492

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$43,412,316
Regional Pricing (15%)-$6,511,847
Discounts (25%)-$9,225,117
Est. Refunds (5%)-$1,383,768
Steam Fee (30%)-$7,887,475
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$2,760,616
Net Revenue (Est.)$15,643,492

Revenue estimates use the Boxleiter Method with a confidence score of 95/10. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has X4: Foundations generated?

Since its release, X4: Foundations is estimated to have generated approximately $43,412,316 in gross revenue on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $15,643,492.

How many copies has X4: Foundations sold?

We estimate X4: Foundations has sold approximately 868.4K copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $43,412,316 in gross revenue.

What game engine does X4: Foundations use?

X4: Foundations was developed using the Egosoft's proprietary engine game engine.

How much did it cost to develop X4: Foundations?

The estimated development cost for X4: Foundations was around Unknown to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on X4: Foundations?

The development team size for X4: Foundations varied throughout development:

  • Approximately 30-40 developers - Development (2016-2018)
  • 20-30 developers - Post-launch support (2018-2023)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Mostly Positive
79% Positive 21% Negative

Positive

19.7K

Negative

5.1K

Game Information

Game Engine

Egosoft's proprietary engine

Genres

ActionSimulationStrategy

Production Cost

X4: Foundations (2018)

Unknown

Team Size

Development (2016-2018)

Approximately 30-40 developers

Post-launch support (2018-2023)

20-30 developers

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025