(8.X) - Ship Variation Expansion

⭐ ⭐ (873 endorsements) 📥 43,817 downloads 📌 v0.3 📅 5/25/2021
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Luca · Ship mods

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 3/17/2025 📅 Created: 5/25/2021

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #4 of 318 Ship mods mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

NOTICE:

Maintenance for this mod has been taken over by EagleDelta, you can find the new version of this mod here.

I have made the decision to no longer support this mod for future versions of X4 due do constant breaking changes with major updates.

If you want to continue using this mod make sure to run any of the compatible versions (8. X).

If you want to play on newer versions of the game make sure to uninstall the mod and to make a cleansave before updating your game.

Description:

SVE started as a project to add battleships to other factions than the Xenon by using the existing supplyship models.

I later decided to make some more variations by kitbashing and editing the models of other ships.

All ships are added to shipyards of their respective factions and require permits depending on their classification in order to be bought.

Some of the vessels have different variants available.

All ships support paintjobs.

The ships should be spawned instantly in a new game and the AI will also build them over time in existing saves.

All ships require adequate licences to obtain or can be captured from the various AI factions while going about their business. A few models can also be found as derelicts in various sectors.

Contents:

[]Centaur Mk2 - Battleship [/]

[]Griffon - Battleship [/]

[]Tartarus - Battleship [/]

[]Gharial - Battleship [/]

[]Gharial Mk1 - Battleship [/]

[]Fulmar - Battleship [/]

[]Caiman - Heavy Frigate [/]

[]Kea - Heavy Gunship [/]

[]Scorpion - Light Gunship [/]

[]Baku - Blockaderunner [/]

[]Manticore - Heavy Frigate [/]

[]Manticore Raider - Plunderer [/]

[]Basilisk - Heavy Destroyer [/]

[]Taipan - Heavy Corvette [/]

[]Hatram - Heavy Freighter [/]

[]Hatram (Minerals) - Heavy Miner [/]

[]Skua - Interceptor [/]

[]R - Destroyer [/]

[]Pallas - Heavy Frigate [/]

[]Razorbill - Heavy Frigate [/]

[]Razorbill Raider - Plunderer [/]

[]Sokotra - Freigther [/]

[]Sokotra Raider - Plunderer [/]

[]Python - Battleship [/]

[]Viper - Missile Destroyer [/]

[]Skiron - Heavy Frigate [/]

[]Paracel - Heavy Corvette [/]

[]Paracel Raider - Plunderer [/]

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Ship Variation Expansion (SVE) adds 20+ new ships to X4: Foundations, including battleships, frigates, gunships, and freighters, built by kitbashing existing models. Ships are integrated into faction shipyards, require permits, support paintjobs, and can be captured or found as derelicts. Note: maintenance has moved to EagleDelta's version; this mod is only compatible with game version 8.X.

✨ Key Features

Adds 20+ new ship variants across multiple classes, including battleships, heavy frigates, gunships, and freighters.
Ships are added to faction shipyards and require appropriate permits to purchase.
All ships support paintjobs.
New ships spawn instantly in new games and AI will build them over time in existing saves.
Some ships have multiple variants, such as the Manticore Raider and Razorbill Raider.
A few models can be found as derelicts in various sectors.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community backing with 873 endorsements and over 43k downloads.
  • Adds a ton of new ships without needing new models—kitbashing keeps it lightweight.
  • Ships are integrated into the game world: AI builds them, you can capture them, and some are derelicts.

⚠️ Cons

  • No longer maintained by the original author—future updates are handled by EagleDelta's fork.
  • Only compatible with X4 version 8.X; using it on newer versions requires a clean save and uninstall.
  • Potential balance issues since ships are kitbashed from existing models—stats may not be perfectly tuned.
🎯 Is This For You?
For X4 players who want more ship variety without overhauling the game. If you're on version 8.X and enjoy collecting or commanding new capital ships, this is a must-try. Skip if you're on a newer game version or don't want to manage compatibility.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you're running X4 version 8.X—this mod won't work on newer versions without breaking.
  • If you're on a newer version, uninstall this mod and use EagleDelta's updated version instead.
  • In existing saves, give the AI time to build the new ships—they won't appear instantly.

📊 Mod Details

Game
X4foundations Mods
Author
Luca
Version
0.3
Downloads
43,817
Endorsements
873
Category
Ship mods
Created
5/25/2021
Updated
3/17/2025

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