- December 7, 2017
- Egosoft
- 5h median play time
X Rebirth VR Edition
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VR Headset Compatibility Information Our game supports the original Oculus Rift and HTC Vive headsets via OpenVR. Thanks to OpenVR, it is also likely compatible with several other newer headsets, though these have not been tested. Please note that compatibility with Oculus Quest 2 may be limited due to the removal of the capacitive thumb button on its controllers. X Rebirth VR Edition is the late…






- The game offers a wonderfully immersive experience with full VR controller support, allowing players to physically explore the cockpit and interact with controls.
- Performance is great, and the graphics are impressive, providing a sense of scale and presence in the vast universe.
- The game has a campaign that teaches players the ropes, but also allows for exploration and mission-taking at their own pace.
- The control scheme can be confusing and unintuitive, requiring patience to learn, and some players have reported issues with specific controller compatibility.
- There is a lack of support for modern VR headsets and controllers, leading to frustration for users of devices like the Oculus Rift S and Index controllers.
- The game has not been updated to fix bugs or improve features since its initial release, leaving many players feeling abandoned by the developers.
- story75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for being generic and lacking depth, with many players noting that the main campaign is absent in the VR version, leaving a sandbox experience with minimal narrative. While some missions offer a semblance of a storyline, they often feel repetitive and bug-ridden, leading to frustration among players. However, community mods can restore some of the original game's lore and missions, providing a more engaging experience for those willing to seek them out.
“The story campaign, which you can activate with the mod, contains nice lore and has some twists, but there are points where you really have to be patient and may need to research online, especially if you are not hardcore familiar with the game mechanics.”
“While the majority of the game is sandbox, there is a story you can follow if you want.”
“There's also animated NPCs, and while outside of the plot their conversation is pretty limited, being able to get out of your ship and walk around a station and talk to these NPCs makes the universe feel more alive.”
“The story campaign is not included in the VR version, and the presented VR version has a different plot line.”
“The storyline is boring, repeating the same tasks over and over.”
“I can tell why it's still in early access, as I've encountered missions with missing passages of NPC text, and the main campaign plot feels incomplete due to the removal of connecting cinematics for VR.”