X4: Cradle of Humanity (Release Date March 16, 2021, 6pm CET; Livestream at 5pm CET)

[Matterom]

One thing I don't like is that Terran destroyer weapon bullets spin irrationaly (2:21) just like Argon flak bullets.

That has been fixed in the latest builds, also for the base game bullets (if not, poke me again).

How would we reenable that, because that honestly looks kinda sick

[dtpsprt]

I forgot to say, the stations look REALLY good. That train going around with the lights, looks so nice.
And some of the shots are marvelous, especially the one with the condor and the one with the yaki/xenon one at the end. Oh and the one of the I in the fog...
Kukri and Katana (strangely, as I didnt like the katana teaser shot a while back) are probably gonna be my fave terran ships.

The gate right at the start of the video, from the backdrop it looks like thats the inactive gate in argon prime... thats gonna be fun

Most fun is going to be team soccer (so that the USians will not think otherwise), maybe Champion's League? That would be a sight for sore eyes... maybe it's a feature for the "multiplayer" Ventures? (Spotted 3 soccer fields in one of the stations)...
One really has to love the details... now... if they were transferred, just a tiny bit, to character design it would be devine (just for the rhyme)...

[hargn]

The name of the next DLC :
Space Rocket League

[nemo1887]

it’s true that NPC Split is not a success, they are awful and the artist could have done better!


a sail on a ship of space HA HA, it was necessary to put more like a galleon! , increase of speed?

[mr.WHO]

a sail on a ship of space HA HA, it was necessary to put more like a galleon! , increase of speed?

How dumb the constructors of the ISS are, HA HA, they put dozens of sails on it, HA HA, look at me how smart I AM.

[Skeeter]

The name of the next DLC :
Space Rocket League

Nah more like

The hand that rocks the cradle

[japie1979]

it’s true that NPC Split is not a success, they are awful and the artist could have done better!


a sail on a ship of space HA HA, it was necessary to put more like a galleon! , increase of speed?

"May 20 2015 from Cape Canaveral aboard a Atlas V rocket, rely on the small but continuous pressure from sunlight itself for thrust. LightSail A accomplished a challenging test mission, unfurling its 32 square meter mylar solar sail on June 7. It was visible to Earthbound observers before its final orbit."

Aka in 2015 NASA has already performed tests in space with solar sails as a means for propulsion. The speeds that can be accuired for long range travel is mind blowing, tbh. I suggest you read up on stuff you clearly don't know about. At the moment? Pretty much all current (VIABLE) plans for long range space travel? They have huge solar sails as a primary or secundary source for propulsion and energy.

[mr.WHO]

One thing I noticed, that if Borons will not be DLC3, then the only remaining factions that qualify for DLC are Aldrin and Goners.

[grapedog]

One thing I noticed, that if Borons will not be DLC3, then the only remaining factions that qualify for DLC are Aldrin and Goners.

Unless they introduce someone new.

[DavidGW]

One thing I noticed, that if Borons will not be DLC3, then the only remaining factions that qualify for DLC are Aldrin and Goners.

In the Captain Collins interview, when Bernd was talking about the Terran game starts, he sounded to me like he was suggesting the Aldrin colony was in CoH, although I may have misinterpreted his crypticism.

The “baddies” I definitely think could qualify for a decent DLC. There is scope for Xenon or good Terraformer expansion with CPU ships, and the Xenon Hub. The Khaak in X3 had M6 ships, as well as some M2 capitals for missions. Could be great to revisit some of them as well.

Or, what about the corporations in X3 (AP? Or was it TC?) Definitely scope for DLC sized content there.

[grapedog]

Or, what about the corporations in X3 (AP? Or was it TC?) Definitely scope for DLC sized content there.

There were some in X3, and also in X:R.... i liked the corporations, it's a cool plot device that could definitely be brought back. I'm not sure how you'd fit em all in, or where you would fit them in, in between Argon, Antigone, and Terrans.

[japie1979]

One thing I noticed, that if Borons will not be DLC3, then the only remaining factions that qualify for DLC are Aldrin and Goners.

In the Captain Collins interview, when Berns was talking about the Terran game starts, he sounded to me like he was suggesting the Aldrin colony was in CoH, although I may have misinterpreted his crypticism.

The “baddies” I definitely think could qualify for a decent DLC. There is scope for Xenon or good Terraformer expansion with CPU ships, and the Xenon Hub. The Khaak in X3 had M6 ships, as well as some M2 capitals for missions. Could be great to revisit some of them as well.

Or, what about the corporations in X3 (AP? Or was it TC?) Definitely scope for DLC sized content there.

I was looking at the trailer for CoH. Now you mention the Xenon Hub and the Khaak? What is the seemingly not totally destroyed (dormand but still active(-ish)) structure at 0:40 sec into the trailer?

[Gavrushka]

Wonderful trailer, congrats to the creator for doing a very, very good job.

I've just pre-ordered COH on GOG, so woot!

And I love the ship with a sail. It may stay.

I have spoken.

[jlehtone]

Or, what about the corporations in X3 (AP? Or was it TC?) Definitely scope for DLC sized content there.

Both TC and AP had corporations. They had ship models and unique HQ station.
In TC each corporation had distinct player reputation and mission chain with special rewards.
In AP some corps were characters in some of the "plots".

The X4 War and Guild missions serve similar function to X3TC corp missions.

Alliance of Word is quite similar to X3AP corporation. Yes, that ain't Earth-shattering.

[dtpsprt]

Or, what about the corporations in X3 (AP? Or was it TC?) Definitely scope for DLC sized content there.

Both TC and AP had corporations. They had ship models and unique HQ station.
In TC each corporation had distinct player reputation and mission chain with special rewards.
In AP some corps were characters in some of the "plots".

The X4 War and Guild missions serve similar function to X3TC corp missions.

Alliance of Word is quite similar to X3AP corporation. Yes, that ain't Earth-shattering.

"Similar" is the key word here... What I think more people want are more plots cause they are the ones that keep interest going in the long run. One can do only so much with missions and self determined goals

[Panasonic]

The Trailer is really, really good, and the music is over the top! I need that soundtrack, where can I get it

[Roeleveld]

The Trailer is really, really good, and the music is over the top! I need that soundtrack, where can I get it

I would expect it in the DLC.
There is also a soundtrack-DLC for CoH.

[Gregory]

The Cradle of Humanity soundtrack will be added to the X4 Collector's Edition on Steam and GOG. You can also buy it seperately (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1288 ... oundtrack/ ; not yet listed on GOG) if you don't want to get / already own the Collector's Edition. Of course it will also be available on Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music etc. but might be a bit delayed on those platforms, that's not 100% in our own hands.

[Tamina]

The Cradle of Humanity soundtrack will be added to the X4 Collector's Edition on Steam and GOG. You can also buy it seperately (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1288 ... oundtrack/ ; not yet listed on GOG) if you don't want to get / already own the Collector's Edition. Of course it will also be available on Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music etc. but might be a bit delayed on those platforms, that's not 100% in our own hands.

Same release date as the DLC?

[Gregory]

Same release date as the DLC?

On Steam/GOG, yes, March 16th. Streaming platforms and music shops potentially a bit delayed.