X2: The Threat
X²: The Threat is of a new generation of space simulator games, you play the role of Julian Gardna who continues the story set by X: Beyond The Frontier. The updated graphics engine gives the universe a fresher feel with newly designed ships and stations adding to the complexity of the universe.
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About X2: The Threat
- Explore: You can explore over 130 beautifully designed sectors occupied by nebulas that affect your ships and stations, asteroids you can mine for materials you can later sell on for profit.
- New Ships: Explore in over 60 ships of varying sizes from scout class ships to the much larger carrier class battleships.
- New Upgrades: Upgrade your ships systems with many more upgrades, and download new upgrades that make use of the new scripting engine designed specially for X².
- New Weapons: Add new weapons to your ship including the Ion Disruptor and Mass Driver, but also build factories that will develop these weapons and sell them to make a profit, expanding your own empire among the universe.
- New Missions: Take part in missions offered to you on each stations bulletin board, make money by defending convoys and destroy incoming Xenon fleets intent on destroying everything in their path.
But above all else, help to defend the universe from the Khaak, before they kill everyone and everything they come across.
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X2: The Threat price history
Lowest tracked price: $0.62 (Jul 13, 2026) · current best: $0.99 across 7 stores.
X2: The Threat player count & reviews
83% positive reviews all-time · 21 peak players in the last 30 days.
X2: The Threat — frequently asked questions
Where can I buy X2: The Threat at the cheapest price?
Right now the cheapest offer for X2: The Threat is $0.99 at Steam. KingsPrice compares 7 offers from 7 stores — official stores and keyshops — and refreshes prices throughout the day.
What is the lowest price X2: The Threat has ever been?
The lowest price KingsPrice has tracked for X2: The Threat is $0.62 (recorded on Jul 13, 2026). This covers the stores and period we monitor — set a price alert to catch the next drop to that level.
How many people play X2: The Threat?
X2: The Threat peaked at 21 concurrent players on Steam in the last 30 days (highest on Jul 18, 2026). The player chart on this page updates daily.
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System requirements
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- OS *: Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP / 2000 / ME / 98SE
- Processor: Pentium III 800MHz or same grade
- Memory: 256MB RAM
- Graphics: 32MB 3D card compatible with Direct X 8.1
- DirectX®: 8.1
- Hard Drive: 1200MB available space
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