# X4: Foundations 8.00 RC3 now available

- Product: X4: Foundations (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/x4-foundations)
- Vendor: Egosoft
- Date: 2025-09-05
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/392160/view/541115924558645003
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/x4-foundations/releases/2025-09-05-8.00-rc3-now-available

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- **fixed** — Fix subordinates undocking for repairs and supplies when set to Docked
- **fixed** — Fix capital ships approaching stations closer than necessary when attacking
- **fixed** — Fix Gravidar range being incorrect right after loading save under certain conditions
- **fixed** — Fix Teladi gender not being shown in player character selection
- **fixed** — Fix Boron provisions not being displayed in Encyclopedia
- **fixed** — Fix missing mouse-over texts in Station Build menu
- **fixed** — Fix overlapping texts in Diplomacy menu under certain circumstances

##### The wait is over! **The Diplomacy Update** and the **X4: Envoy Pack** will launch on **September 10, 2025!**

**How Do I Take Part in the Public Beta?**
Every player who owns X4: Foundations has the opportunity to download the new 8.00 Public Beta version. In order to ensure that beta participants are aware of the [risks and rules involved](https://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?f=192&t=405396), we ask all interested players to visit our forum, where they will find the rules and disclaimers, as well as practical instructions for participating in the beta. [Follow this link to our forum](https://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?f=192&t=405397) - no registration required - to find the relevant information.

##### In case you missed it:

>> [Introducing the X4: Envoy Pack - Stealth, Deception, and Strategy Await (Steam News)](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/392160/view/541111576223023206)
>> [X4 Diplomacy Update (8.00) Public Beta Now Available (Steam News)](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/392160/view/541107672579049349)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3778100/X4_Envoy_Pack

##### X4 8.00 RC3 Changelog:

- Fixed subordinates undocking for repairs and supplies when set to Docked.

- Fixed capital ships approaching stations closer than necessary when attacking (problem introduced in 8.00).

- Fixed Gravidar range being incorrect right after loading save under certain conditions.

- Fixed Teladi gender not being shown in player character selection.

- Fixed Boron provisions not being displayed in Encyclopedia.

- Fixed missing mouse-over texts in Station Build menu (problem introduced in 8.00).

- Fixed overlapping texts in Diplomacy menu under certain circumstances (new feature in 8.00).

You can find the full 8.00 Changelog [in our forums](https://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=405397).