X3 Albion Prelude

X3: Albion Prelude is set in a transitional period of the X Universe, between the old continuity and the new. The conflict between Earth and the races of the X Universe has escalated into a full-scale war, and corporations old and new are competing for power as the political map of the universe shifts. The game serves as both a standalone entry and a bridge to the (then-)upcoming X Rebirth.

The simulation remains Egosoft's signature — TRADE, FIGHT, BUILD, THINK in a living, breathing universe. You can pursue any of the four roles or all of them in parallel, with the corporate war as backdrop and a new Stock Exchange feature enabling advanced investment strategies that work alongside the existing trading economy.

A technological breakthrough — massive accelerators forming highways in space — is in development as part of the campaign's forward-looking narrative, allowing the economy to expand at unprecedented scales. You can see the highways being built and participate in the power struggles around the construction of larger self-sustaining economies. Improved graphics, an upgraded UI with economic charts, and head-tracking support round out the technical updates. Note: not compatible with X3: Terran Conflict save games.