# X4: Tides of Avarice > 2022 DLC of X4: Foundations **Wikidata**: [Q111605223](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111605223) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/x4-tides-of-avarice ## Summary **X4: Tides of Avarice** is a downloadable content (DLC) expansion for the space‑simulation game **X4: Foundations**. Developed and published by German studio **Egosoft**, it was released worldwide on **14 March 2022** for **Microsoft Windows** and **Linux** as a digital‑download title via Steam and the Humble Store. ## Key Facts - **Release date:** 14 March 2022 (worldwide)【publication_date】 - **Developer & Publisher:** Egosoft, a German video‑game developer founded in 1988【developer】【publisher】 - **Platform support:** Microsoft Windows and Linux【platform】 - **Distribution:** Digital download on Steam (App ID 1701060) and Humble Store【distributed_by】【steam_application_id】 - **Expansion of:** X4: Foundations (the base game)【expansion_of】 - **Instance of:** Downloadable content (DLC)【instance_of】 - **Languages:** English, German, French, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Korean (covering UI, voice acting, and subtitles where applicable)【language_of_work_or_name】 - **Aliases/working title:** Also known as **X4: AHOY**【aliases】【working_title】 - **Catalog identifiers:** VK Play ID x4-tides-of-avarice, IsThereAnyDeal ID x4-tides-of-avarice, MobyGames ID 188243, GOG application ID game/x4_tides_of_avarice, GamingOnLinux DB ID 31378【vk_play_id】【isthereanydeal_id】【mobygames_game_id】【gog_application_id】【gamingonlinux_database_id】 ## FAQs ### Q: What is X4: Tides of Avarice? **A:** It is an official DLC for the space‑simulation title X4: Foundations, adding new content and gameplay features to the base game. ### Q: Do I need X4: Foundations to play Tides of Avarice? **A:** Yes. Tides of Avarice is an expansion that requires the original X4: Foundations installation to run. ### Q: Which operating systems does the DLC support? **A:** The DLC is available for both Microsoft Windows and Linux platforms. ### Q: Where can I purchase X4: Tides of Avarice? **A:** It can be bought as a digital download from Steam and the Humble Store. ### Q: What languages are available in the DLC? **A:** The DLC supports ten languages, including English, German, French, Italian, Russian, and several Chinese and Portuguese variants, covering UI, voice acting, and subtitles where applicable. ## Why It Matters X4: Tides of Avarice extends the ambitious sandbox universe of X4: Foundations, a title already praised for its deep economic and combat systems. By delivering new sectors, ships, and narrative content, the DLC sustains player engagement and demonstrates Egosoft’s commitment to long‑term support for its flagship franchise. Its simultaneous release on Windows and Linux broadens accessibility, reinforcing the growing importance of cross‑platform availability in the PC gaming market. Moreover, the multilingual rollout ensures that a global audience can experience the expansion without language barriers, enhancing the game’s international reach. For fans of space‑sim and sandbox experiences, Tides of Avarice represents a meaningful addition that enriches gameplay depth while preserving the series’ hallmark freedom and complexity. ## Notable For - **Official expansion** of X4: Foundations, adding new gameplay content and story elements. - **Cross‑platform release** on both Windows and Linux, a relatively rare commitment among major PC titles. - **Broad language support** (10 languages, covering UI, voice acting, and subtitles). - **Digital‑only distribution** via major storefronts (Steam, Humble Store) with unique catalog IDs for tracking across platforms. - **Developed and published by Egosoft**, the original creator of the X4 series, ensuring continuity of vision and quality. ## Body ### Overview X4: Tides of Avarice is classified as a **downloadable content (DLC)** expansion. It builds directly on the mechanics and universe of **X4: Foundations**, offering players additional sectors, missions, and ships. The DLC’s working title during development was **X4: AHOY**, and it is sometimes referenced by the alias **X4: AHOY**. ### Development & Publication - **Developer:** Egosoft, a German studio founded in 1988, headquartered in Würselen. - **Publisher:** Egosoft self‑published the DLC, handling distribution through digital storefronts. ### Release & Distribution - **Publication date:** 14 March 2022, released worldwide. - **Distribution format:** Digital download only. - **Retail channels:** Available on **Steam** (App ID 1701060) and the **Humble Store** (Humble Store ID x4-tides-of-avarice). ### Platform Compatibility - **Microsoft Windows:** Supported on all Windows versions compatible with the base game. - **Linux:** Supported on Linux distributions that meet the base game’s requirements. ### Language Support The DLC provides full localization for ten languages, with specific components (user interface, voice acting, subtitles) indicated per language. For example: - **English, German, French, Russian:** UI, voice acting, and subtitles. - **Italian, Simplified Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Korean:** UI and subtitles (voice acting where applicable). ### Identifiers & Catalog Entries - **Steam Application ID:** 1701060 (Windows & Linux). - **VK Play ID:** x4-tides-of-avarice. - **IsThereAnyDeal ID:** x4-tides-of-avarice. - **MobyGames ID:** 188243. - **GOG Application ID:** game/x4_tides_of_avarice. - **GamingOnLinux Database ID:** 31378. - **Internet Game Database ID:** x4-foundations-tides-of-avarice. These identifiers facilitate tracking across digital marketplaces, review sites, and archival databases. ### Relationship to X4: Foundations As an **expansion_of** X4: Foundations, Tides of Avarice requires the base game to install and run. It does not function as a standalone title. --- *All information presented is derived from the provided source material and reflects the state of the DLC as of its 2022 release.* ## References 1. Steam 2. Online Games-Datenbank