You gaze out upon the once-familiar X universe with mournful, tear-drenched eyes. So much has changed since the supernova. Everything you once loved and cherished has either vanished or has evolved into an unrecognizable entity. You feel alone and lost, abandoned among a backdrop of twinkling stars and an inky black horizon — a hollow shell of the world you once knew. Luckily you have the company of your unlikely female ally, and you'll need it in these unstable times. The X universe bristles with tension and uncertainty as new power-hungry enemies and factions arise to claim what they believe to be theirs. Will the universe slowly dim into obscurity or will it be rebirthed anew? The fate of it rests in your hands.
X Rebirth provides a vast, vibrant universe for you to roam through on your old, battered ship. Play creator as you begin to erect your own empire, starting with one ship and eventually owning entire fleets of various sizes and classes. Construct buildings to boost your standing in the universe, such as trade stations, factories, farms and military installations — all re-created in glorious, lifelike animated detail. Flex your muscles and intimidate those who seek to oppose you by engaging in battles, from isolated one-on-one encounters to epic showdowns between factions of fleets. You can choose which group to fight for or simply follow your own instincts and go solo. Participate in trading arrangements within an economy based on supply and demand. But keep in mind that for each action there is an equal and opposite reaction. If you stop a freighter from reaching its destination, that means that its cargo will also be stopped, causing prices to skyrocket. Receive missions from a dazzling cast of aliens and humans or hire them onto your own crew. Create your own destiny with X Rebirth.