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Every X series game, in release order

The 7 X series games in the Tier catalog, from 1999 to 2018, in release order.

About 146 hours to finish the whole series (main story).

160 critic and player ratings across the series.

Where to start

Start with X: Beyond the Frontier (1999), the first game in the series.

  1. 01 X: Beyond the Frontier X: Beyond the Frontier 1999 · 31 h 67 /100
  2. 02 X-Tension X-Tension 2000
  3. 03 X2: The Threat X2: The Threat 2003
  4. 04 X3: Reunion X3: Reunion 2005 · 25 h
  5. 05 X3: Terran Conflict X3: Terran Conflict 2008
  6. 06 X Rebirth X Rebirth 2013 · 90 h 33 /100
  7. 07 X4: Foundations X4: Foundations 2018 59 /100
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FAQ
How many X series games are there?

The Tier catalog lists 7 X series games, released between 1999 and 2018. Updated September 2026.

In what order should I play X series?

This page lists every X series game in release order, which is the order the story and the mechanics were built in. The series opens with X: Beyond the Frontier (1999).