# X4: Foundations 8.00 Hotfix 4 released

- Product: X4: Foundations (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/x4-foundations)
- Vendor: Egosoft
- Date: 2026-01-07
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/392160/view/516357546076799153
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/x4-foundations/releases/2026-01-07-8.00-hotfix-4-released

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- **fixed** — Resolve a reported memory leak

We’re starting the year with a hotfix aimed at resolving a reported memory leak. The update is now available on Steam.

If you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to check out our Xmas Xlog video, where Bernd talks about some of our plans for 2026:

[](https://discord.gg/zhs8sRpd3m)