X2: The Threat
Open-world space sim with trading, combat, and factory building
Egosoft · Released Jul 21, 2006
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 83% of 466
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 3
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Last update on Steam
- 11 years ago
- Sep 28, 2015
Metacritic: 72/100 (critic reviews)
What is X2: The Threat?
X2: The Threat is a single-player space sim set in an open-ended universe of connected sectors. As Julian Gardna, you pilot ships, mine asteroids, trade goods, build factories, and take missions from stations while facing a threat from the Khaak.
For you if...
- +you enjoy open-ended space trading and building factories
- +you want a story alongside sandbox exploration
Not for you if...
- −you want combat without trading or economic management
- −you prefer tightly guided missions over open-ended play
What players say
83% of 466 reviews are positive
Players praise the mix of space trading, empire building, and story missions. Common complaints focus on awkward controls and unclear menus; some players also report crashes during cutscenes or story missions.
Screenshots and trailer
X2: The Threat system requirements
Minimum: 32MB 3D compatible with D…, 0.3 GB RAM, 1.2 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run X2: The Threat?
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Set up my PC →Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP / 2000 / ME / 98SE
- Processor
- Pentium III 800MHz or same grade
- Graphics
- 32MB 3D card compatible with Direct X 8.1
- Memory
- 256MB RAM
- Storage
- 1200MB available space
Does X2: The Threat have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does X2: The Threat run on Steam Deck?
Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
- Not supported on SteamOS
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing
- Languages
- Full audio: English, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian. Text only: French, Italian, Czech, Polish.
Does X2: The Threat use AI-generated content?
No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.
Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
Tags
- Space
- Strategy
- Simulation
- Sci-fi
- Singleplayer
- Open World
- Economy
- Space Sim
- Sandbox
- Trading
- Action
- Flight
- Exploration
Recent updates
- Sep 28, 2015 · Steam Cloud Sync Enabled
