
Release
Thursday, August 7, 2003
Critic score
67/100
Platform families
3
Editorial overview
What it is
X2: The Threat is of a new generation of space simulator games where you play the role of Julian Gardna who continues the story set by X: Beyond The Frontier. The updated graphics engine gives the universe a fresher feel with newly designed ships and stations adding to the complexity of the universe.
Play styles
Single player
Perspective
First person · Third person
Themes
Science fiction · 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)
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Connected releases
Core game only
Game data from IGDB
Languages
8 supported
Cinematic archive
Official footage, in-game captures, and production artwork—collected into one immersive gallery.
Trailer
Beyond this game
One complete franchise view connects the main releases, spin-offs, settings, and related game families.
Production dossier
Cast, creators, hardware, release history, and the details that define how this game plays.

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