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X4: Foundations

X4: Foundations

AppID: 392160
Developer: Egosoft
Publisher: Egosoft
Nov 30, 2018

Current Price

$49.99

Estimated Owners

868.4K

Total Reviews

24.8K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$15,643,492

Overview

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

This is the stored import snapshot. Its model version, input observation dates and confidence score were not recorded. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Supporting answers and recent review samples

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

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

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 24.8K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 868.4K
Current price (USD) $49.99
Gross Revenue $43,412,316

Deductions Applied

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

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 19.7K (79%)
Negative Reviews 5.1K (21%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 24.8K
Review Score Mostly Positive
Positive Ratio 79%

Game Details

Full Name

X4: Foundations

Steam App ID

392160

Type

Game

Developers

Egosoft

Publishers

Egosoft

Release Date

Nov 30, 2018

Additional Details

Game Engine

Egosoft's proprietary engine

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

PEGI 7

Production Cost

X4: Foundations (2018)

Unknown

Team Size

Development (2016-2018)

Approximately 30-40 developers

Post-launch support (2018-2023)

20-30 developers