X2: The Threat

A space simulator where you play Julian Gardna, exploring over 130 sectors, mining asteroids, upgrading ships, and taking missions in a universe of nebulae, stations, Xenon fleets, and the Khaak.

X²: The Threat is a space simulator in which you play Julian Gardna, continuing the story from X: Beyond The Frontier. An updated graphics engine gives the universe a fresher feel, with newly designed ships and stations.

You can explore more than 130 sectors filled with nebulas that affect ships and stations, as well as asteroids that can be mined for materials and later sold for profit. The game includes over 60 ships, from scout class ships to carrier class battleships.

Ships can be upgraded with many more systems, including new upgrades that use a scripting engine designed for the game. Missions are offered on station bulletin boards, including convoy defence and battles against Xenon fleets.

The Khaak also threaten the universe, and the player is asked to help defend against them.