NEWS: X³ 2.0: Bala Gi Research Missions

Post by **CBJ** » Fri, 25. Aug 06, 16:02

Update Nov 2nd, 2006
An updated announcement can now be found here: http://forum2.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=159072

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In the great tradition of the X series games, a bonus for fans old and new, a very special X³ update from Egosoft.

In Q4 2006 EGOSOFT will release a final update to X³: Reunion under the title X³: 2.0 Bala Gi Research Missions.

Key features of this update will include:

An exciting mission to unlock a unique new spacecraft and get hold of the biggest construction in the X universe to-date.
Get hold of the exclusive (and unique) M7 class prototype battleship, once owned by the Pontifex Maximus Paranidia himself. This ship is lean and mean and can dock two fighter ships.
The Player Headquarters can only be built once, but will be the most powerful outpost that the player can own. With its massive storage capacity it can hold huge quantities of upgrades, repair and produce ships, and host more ships at its docks than any other station, even shipyards.
Bala Gi Research Inc. has developed a new M3+ class of ships. You will get the chance to distribute the blueprints for this new masterpiece of ship construction to the various shipyards.

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There will also be a number of little extras like a new weapon type, sectors and various other additions and fixes. The update will also no longer require the game media to be present, so you can put your CD or DVD back in its box.

Note: This update will be available free to all owners of X³: Reunion, and will be compatible with existing savegames.

Woundweaver · Post by **Woundweaver** » Fri, 25. Aug 06, 16:19

Sounds good. I`m looking forward to getting one of those M7`s......Yeah baby !!

The_Hypo · Post by **The_Hypo** » Fri, 25. Aug 06, 16:24

I want that HQ!

I also like the idea of new missions, missons are fun indeed *nods head*

Bye

Geggo · Post by **Geggo** » Fri, 25. Aug 06, 16:26

So after this the original Manual will be almost correct

No seriously sounds really good, especially the Player HQ and "Free to all owners of X3".

999-JAY-999 · Post by **999-JAY-999** » Fri, 25. Aug 06, 16:28

Impressive..... VERY....

Bunny · Post by **Bunny** » Fri, 25. Aug 06, 16:31

The update will also no longer require the game media to be present, so you can put your CD or DVD back in its box.

Note: This update will be available free to all owners of X³: Reunion, and will be compatible with existing savegames.

Very very nice

Player HQ produces ships

Galactic genocide awaits

Madw0lf · Post by **Madw0lf** » Fri, 25. Aug 06, 16:36

Sounds very cool, ant wait.

I do have a question though, it says sectors will be added, will installing this update require a new game start>? Or is Ego able to cheat with the sector adding.

D_Zorro · Post by **D_Zorro** » Fri, 25. Aug 06, 16:37

Indeed let the battle commence.

Koci · Post by **Koci** » Fri, 25. Aug 06, 16:44

"Key features of this update will include:

* An exciting mission to unlock a unique new spacecraft and get hold of the biggest construction in the X universe to-date."

So, only ONE new mission ?
What about many different missions via various stations BBS ?
It is possible ? Could be really great !

Best Regards

Koci

hyades · Post by **hyades** » Fri, 25. Aug 06, 16:50

WOOOOOOOOOOOO! hey hey!
Nice

dpadula · Post by **dpadula** » Fri, 25. Aug 06, 16:58

Sounds great. I hate having to insert the CD into the drive to play.

Way to go guys. Maybe they are taking a cue from the makers of GalCiv II. They also do not require the CD once it is installed.

There is a DVD version of the game? Wish I knew that when I bought it. My only complaint about the game is having to switch between 6 CDs to do the install.

Flector · Post by **Flector** » Fri, 25. Aug 06, 17:06

Wow, that is very good and completely unexpected news! I'm looking forward it.

Thank you Egosoft!

Post by **CBJ** » Fri, 25. Aug 06, 17:13

dpadula wrote:Sounds great. I can also then restore the original EXE for my game. I used a CD bypass because I hate having to insert the CD into the drive to play.

Discussion of illegal activities (of which this is one) is NOT allowed on the forums. Please keep it out of this thread.

leloa · Post by **leloa** » Fri, 25. Aug 06, 17:15

where to dl?

Post by **CBJ** » Fri, 25. Aug 06, 17:18

Download what?

esd · Post by **esd** » Fri, 25. Aug 06, 17:18

Madw0lf wrote:I do have a question though, it says sectors will be added, will installing this update require a new game start>? Or is Ego able to cheat with the sector adding.

CBJ wrote:Note: ... and will be compatible with existing savegames.

mattstint · Post by **mattstint** » Fri, 25. Aug 06, 17:21

Whoa!

When i first read this in off topic i though it was a wind up or just some mod made by some guy.

This is awesome stuff, camn't wait for this!

Oh my God! I just posted on topic!

The universe will never be the same again

apogee · Post by **apogee** » Fri, 25. Aug 06, 17:22

That looks excellent! Now i will need to spend the time up till it's released thinking of where to put my HQ........

mattstint wrote:Whoa!

When i first read this in off topic i though it was a wind up or just some mod made by some guy.

so did i!

Oh my God! I just posted on topic!

The universe will never be the same again

Madw0lf · Post by **Madw0lf** » Fri, 25. Aug 06, 17:25

Doh! Dont know how I missed that.

xeon_1 · Post by **xeon_1** » Fri, 25. Aug 06, 17:31

mmm not to sound ungratefull but is there any news on a new game by egosoft even if it is just in de concept/idea stage?

that player hq looks terific
can't wait until it is out
and finaly a no dvd patch