2002 · MMO

X-Wars

2002 video game

Released: 2002
Platforms: Browser
Genres: MMO
Developers: —
Publishers: Gameforge
Modes: Multiplayer
Country: Germany

About

X-Wars was a massively multiplayer browser game, in which thousands of players interact in realtime. It contains elements of real-time strategy and construction and management simulation.

The player colonizes and develops planets, designs, builds and commands starships as well as trades, allies and battles with other players.

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Development

The game has been developed by Sebastian Lagemann and Nils Mitoussis from 2002 and has been published initially in German language. Gamigo published the game in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Later, it was licensed internationally to Gameforge. French, English, Polish, Spanish and Portuguese versions have been released.

In 2007, Mediatainment acquired X-Wars and continued game development and operation.