X3: Reunion v1.4 patch

Egosoft has released a new "X3: Reunion" patch, bringing the space combat simulation game up to version 1.4.  "The 1.4 update for X³ provides some new game features as well as improving on those added in 1.3 and fixing a variety of problems experienced by some players in different parts of the game. For those who have been playing the 1.3.1 and 1.3.2 BETA versions, the even better news is that savegames from these versions are compatible with 1.4."

The 68.8MB 1.3 > 1.4 patch can be downloaded from the official site, 3dgamers, FileFront, FileNuts, VGPro (full patch), or Worthplaying.

New features:

• Tug Laser allows M6/TL class ships to move stations using a tractor beam
• New commands for automated mobile mining are available through the Special Command Software
• New option to have ships contact you once they have completed their current command

Other improvements:

• If a hired TL freighter is destroyed an entry in your logbook will be created
• New military ships have better scanners
• M6 class ships have better energy generators
• Improved performance in sectors with large asteroid counts
• Additional graphics options to help improve performance on lower-end graphics cards