X3: Terran Conflict

Set after Earth makes contact with the X Universe, the game places you in a vast space sandbox amid growing tensions between its peoples. You can shape your own path as a pilot, trader, combatant, or fleet operator.

Fly between sectors to explore, take missions, transport goods, and fight. Follow non-linear missions and story plots, or focus on acquiring ships and pursuing your own goals.

The universe's economy keeps moving as you play. Expand from a single ship into trade routes, stations, and fleets, using management tools to coordinate ships and operations. You can also board large battleships with an outside team.

Players who enjoy the game often praise the freedom to choose their own role, from trading and building stations to exploring and fighting. Reviews also highlight the satisfaction of growing a fleet or business within a dynamic economy, along with the space scenery and music. Some find the complexity rewarding, while others say it makes the game difficult to learn.