X Rebirth VR Edition

VR space sandbox with trading, station building, and fleet combat

Egosoft · Released Dec 7, 2017

Reviews: Mixed; 59% of 264
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 8 years ago; Dec 6, 2017
Minimum PC: GTX 970; 8 GB RAM · 8 GB disk; Full requirements

What is X Rebirth VR Edition?

This single-player space simulation follows Ren Otani as he rebuilds the Albion Skunk in a universe recovering from disaster. You pilot the ship through jump gates and highways, take on missions, trade in a simulated economy, and build ships, stations, and fleets.

For you if...

+you enjoy learning complex systems over many play sessions
+you want space travel without constant fighting

Not for you if...

−you prefer straightforward mechanics with little to learn

What players say

59% of 264 reviews are positive

Players praise the sense of scale around ships and stations in VR and the depth of empire-building. Recent feedback on newer headsets is mixed: some players report working setups, sometimes after adjusting bindings, while others say controller inputs do not register.

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X Rebirth VR Edition system requirements

Minimum: GTX 970, 8 GB RAM, 8 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) or higher
Processor: Intel i5-4590 or AMD equivalent
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970 or AMD equivalent (VULKAN support)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 8 GB available space

Does X Rebirth VR Edition have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does X Rebirth VR Edition run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

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PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 64
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards, VR
Languages: Full audio: English, French, German. Text only: Italian, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does X Rebirth VR Edition 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam