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Step-by-step guide

Last modified by Daniel Turner on 2023/09/05 15:31

Step-by-step guide on how to join the Multiverse Team Seasons (Public Beta)

Note: This beta version is available for Windows (Steam and GOG Galaxy) and Linux (Steam only). It is NOT available for players using GeForce NOW.

Step 0: During the Public Beta phase - join the mts_public_beta
  • Steam
    • Make sure that your savegames are backed up!
    • To start using the Public Beta version, right-click X4: Foundations in the Steam client
    • Select Properties and go to the Betas tab
    • Enter the password IBackedUpMyOfflineSaves
    • Select mts_public_beta from the dropdown list
    • To return to using the non-Beta version, select NONE from the same dropdown list
  • GOG Galaxy
    • Make sure that your savegames are backed up!
    • Select X4: Foundations in your GOG Galaxy game collection
    • Click on the "Settings" icon
    • Click "manage installation" and "configure"
    • Select "Add Private Channels" in the Beta Channels options
    • Enter the password for the "MTS Public Beta" channel: IBackedUpMyOfflineSaves
    • Select the "MTS Public Beta" channel
    • To return to using the non-Beta version, click on the "Channel" dropdown and select "default"

Step 1: Create an Egosoft forum account and register your game

Create an Egosoft (forum) account at https://forum.egosoft.com/

Afterwards, register your game by following these platform specific instructions:

  • Steam: Visit your Forum Profile and click the "Sign in through Steam" button. Follow the process and sign in using your Steam account. Your copy of X4 should automatically show up in the list of game registration codes.
  • GOG: Visit https://www.gog.com/account and click on X4. Navigate to "more" and "Serial Keys" to find the serial key you will need to register your purchase. Continue on to your Forum Profile and enter the serial key you found on GOG.com into the "Game Registration Code" field at the bottom. Click "Submit" to register your game. Your copy of X4 will afterwards show up in the list of game registration codes.
Step 2: Enable the Multiverse Team Seasons updating mechanism in X4: Foundations

In the X4 main menu, visit the "Online Features" menu and enable the "Check for Downloads" entry. This must be enabled for the automatic updating mechanism to download and verify the Multiverse Team Seasons data on gamestart.

Step 3: Log in using your Egosoft forum account

In the X4 main menu, select "Online Features" and log in using your Egosoft forum username and password.

Step 4: Load any of your existing unmodified X4 savegames or start a new game
Step 5: Build a Venture Dock and Venture Platform on a station

Building the dock is a relatively cheap and quick process, and once it is finished you have a shiny new Venture Dock. You can visit the Venture Platform from any elevator on this station, and from there you can see and control the dock.

Step 6: Convert your savegame to an online save

Selecting the "Show Multiverse Map" button in your game will trigger a message asking you to convert your savegame into an online save. This is mandatory to participate in Multiverse Team Seasons. There can be only one online save at a time on your account.

Step 7: Join a Coalition

This is as simple as pressing a button, but first you should read what each coalition has to offer for this season. The stories and rewards shown here can change from season to season.

Step 8: Join or create a Team

Joining a Team can be as simple as clicking on the Join Random Team button, but you can also choose to create a party or accept invitations from your friends, in order to play with people you know.

You are now all set and ready to play local missions, as well as online Ventures with your teammates, and battle for the rewards the multiverse has to offer.