Every achievement in X4: Foundations, ranked by how many Steam players have unlocked it. Global completion rates from Steam, refreshed daily.

X-Treme Fighter
Achieve fight rank X-TREME.
0.1%

X-Treme Trader
Achieve trade rank X-TREME.
0.2%

Circular Economy
Recycle 100 objects.
0.2%

Move like a Spacefly
Complete Hazing the Newbie or Space Suit Biathlon without colliding (requires the Timelines expansion).
0.2%

Exanaut
Earn a 3 star rating in every Nodus (requires the Timelines expansion).
0.3%

Yottanaut
Earn a 4 star rating in every Nodus (requires the Timelines expansion).
0.3%

Quettanaut
Earn a 5 star rating in every Nodus (requires the Timelines expansion).
0.3%

Keep Floating And Nobody Explodes
In Bomb Disposal Amateur, neutralise all bombs without raising suspicion (requires the Timelines expansion).
0.3%

Whoops, Wrong Mission
In 17th Getsu Fune Asteroid Smasher Showdown, deliver a shipment of minerals (requires the Timelines expansion).
0.3%

Perfectly Planned
In The Admonisher, eliminate your target using mines (requires the Timelines expansion).
0.3%

Fine, I'll Do It Myself
In Mine Your Own Business, personally take control of a mining ship (requires the Timelines expansion).
0.3%

The Core of Soft Power
Change relations between two factions from Enemies to Allies, or vice versa.
0.3%

Adblock
Destroy 20 Ad Signs.
0.4%

Because I Can
Complete 7 terraforming missions.
0.4%

Running Hot
Escape the Syndicate Enforcers (requires the Tides of Avarice expansion).
0.4%

Window of Opportunity
In Rise Against the Machines, destroy a capital ship while it is disabled (requires the Timelines expansion).
0.4%

Hazard PayHidden
Hidden achievement. Description revealed on unlock.
0.4%

Erfmancklest SMASH
In 17th Getsu Fune Asteroid Smasher Showdown, deplete an asteroid by mining all of its nodes, then destroy it (requires the Timelines expansion).
0.4%

They Are Gone
Fulfil the Patriarch's orders in the gamestart "Spear of the Patriarch" (requires the Split Vendetta expansion).
0.5%

A Trillion Drops in the Ocean
Complete the Ocean of Fantasy terraforming project (requires the Kingdom End expansion).
0.5%

In Authority We Trust
Work with the Patriarchy Police during the Split storyline (requires the Split Vendetta expansion).
0.6%

Xenon Got Nothing on Me
Complete a terraforming mission with an "impossible" difficulty.
0.6%

Lone Wolf
Escape from prison without help (requires the Tides of Avarice expansion).
0.6%

It's a Spy!
In Impeded Extraction, find and destroy the spying scout ship (requires the Timelines expansion).
0.6%

Laser-Focus
In Pre-Battle Skirmish, don't destroy anything that's not a mission target (requires the Timelines expansion).
0.7%

Market Regulation
Help the Riptide Rakers out of a tough spot (requires the Tides of Avarice expansion).
0.8%

A Pirate's Life for Me
Intimidate a pilot into dropping some of their cargo.
0.8%

Crisis Averted
Resolve the Xenon Crisis.
0.9%

Space Taxi
Finish 20 passenger transport missions.
1.0%

Righteous Fury
Enact revenge and restore your honour in the gamestart "Fires of Defeat" (requires the Split Vendetta expansion).
1.0%

What is Best in Life
Cut the Paranid peace celebrations short.
1.0%

Balance and Buccaneers
Complete the Duke's Buccaneers' storyline.
1.1%

Breaking up the Band
Aid the authorities' efforts to apprehend dangerous criminals (requires the Tides of Avarice expansion).
1.1%

Environmentally Aware
Tow a recyclable object to a processing module.
1.1%

Tipping the Scales
Exert your influence on a Diplomatic Event to affect change in the universe.
1.1%

Spymaster
Have one of your agents reach the Spymaster rank.
1.1%

After the Cataclysm
Survive your first Crisis event.
1.2%

In a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Send a ship on a venture.
1.3%

Back Home
Have a ship successfully return from a venture.
1.3%

Push the Button
Go along with Orcanic's plan and guide the Xenon to greener pastures (requires the Cradle of Humanity expansion).
1.3%

No Coup for You
Destroy a storage module of a Duke's Lost Property Office station.
1.4%

Logistical Efficiency
In A Merchant Mind, Teladi Trading Try-Outs or Frontline Dealings, buy products at every station before undocking (requires the Timelines expansion).
1.4%

Holy Three-Dimensionality
Complete the Paranid Unification storyline.
1.5%

Curbed Ambitions
Complete the Split storyline and side against the Patriarchy (requires the Split Vendetta expansion).
1.5%

Cold Feet
Decide that the Status Quo reigns supreme (requires the Cradle of Humanity expansion).
1.5%

Bob the Builder
Build a module of each type on one station.
1.5%

The Freest of Markets
Give the people what they need, but at a price (requires the Tides of Avarice expansion).
1.6%

Fists of the Empire
Complete the Split storyline and side with the Patriarchy (requires the Split Vendetta expansion).
1.8%

Plasma Cannons to Ploughshares
Complete a terraforming mission.
1.8%

Climbing the Corporate Ladder
Fall in line with the Northriver Company (requires the Tides of Avarice expansion).
1.8%

Not a Scratch
Complete Defanging the Defence or Capital Ship Engagement without taking any hull damage (requires the Timelines expansion).
1.8%

Historian
Find all timeline entries by accessing data vaults.
1.9%

Who Ravages the Ravagers?
Destroy a Kha'ak Ravager.
1.9%

It's All Connected
Figure out how to make things easier for Escape From Faulty Logic: The Ferryman (requires the Timelines expansion).
2.0%

This Ship has Sprung a Leak
Blow the whistle on the whole operation (requires the Cradle of Humanity expansion).
2.2%

Mission Accomplished
After informing the Terran fleet, see a potential threat to Sol annihilated (requires the Cradle of Humanity expansion).
2.2%

Strong Signal
Complete the transmission in Signal Strength with at least 3 satellites intact (requires the Timelines expansion).
2.2%

Piggyback
Dock at a ship that is docked at a capital ship.
2.4%

Riding Late Through Night And Wind
Fully upgrade the Erlking (requires the Tides of Avarice expansion).
2.5%

What's the worst that could happen?
Research the Fleet-Wide Sensor Analytics.
2.5%

Turning the Tide
Complete 20 war missions for a faction.
2.6%

A Heart for Pirates
Save the Yaki against their will (requires the Cradle of Humanity expansion).
2.6%

The First of Many
Complete a terraforming project.
2.8%

Found in the Light
Find the answers you were looking for (requires the Timelines expansion).
2.8%

From the Shadows
Sow discord between two allied Factions without them realizing (requires the Cradle of Humanity expansion).
2.9%

Prepare a Disco
Activate all ship modes in quick succession.
2.9%

Grandmother
Complete the Timelines Epilogue (requires the Timelines expansion).
2.9%

A Different Way of Doing Things
Complete a barter mission (requires the Timelines expansion).
3.0%

Xenon Slayer
Destroy a Xenon ship in an Open Universe game with your Xperimental Shuttle (requires the Timelines expansion).
3.0%

Flight of the DragonfyreHidden
Hidden achievement. Description revealed on unlock.
3.1%

King of the Scrap Heap
Locate the Erlking and gain possession of it (requires the Tides of Avarice expansion).
3.2%

Battle of Omicron LyraeHidden
Hidden achievement. Description revealed on unlock.
3.3%

Double Agent
Sign up for a war on opposing sides.
3.4%

Treasure Hunter
Find and open 33 lock-boxes.
3.4%

Space Odyssey
Travel through a superhighway in your space suit.
3.6%

President's EndHidden
Hidden achievement. Description revealed on unlock.
3.6%

Finders, Keepers
Force 50 pilots to abandon their ships.
3.7%

The Empyrean Curs
Successfully complete the heist and get everyone out alive (requires the Tides of Avarice expansion).
3.7%

Lost in the DarkHidden
Hidden achievement. Description revealed on unlock.
3.8%

On Raven Wings
Leave the Ministry Science Division Hangar with newly acquired technology (requires the Tides of Avarice expansion).
3.9%

Scholar of X Studies
Complete all advanced tutorials.
4.0%

Yes, Yes, Very Interesting
Learn all you can about slavery (requires the Split Vendetta expansion).
4.1%

Brennan's TrialHidden
Hidden achievement. Description revealed on unlock.
4.1%

Early Retirement
Acquire a uniquely luxurious yacht (requires the Tides of Avarice expansion).
4.2%

The Wildcard
Earn your place within the Curs (requires the Tides of Avarice expansion).
4.3%

With Due Diligence
Complete your delivery to Aurora station (requires the Tides of Avarice expansion).
4.4%

Case Closed
Conclude your investigation and uncover a threat to humanity (requires the Cradle of Humanity expansion).
4.6%

Higher Education
Complete all intermediate tutorials.
4.6%

Look on My Works
Survey your station from your own Observation Deck.
4.6%

Attack On AntigoneHidden
Hidden achievement. Description revealed on unlock.
4.6%

Rubbing is Racing
Ram a competitor in Asteroid Dash, Spaceport Stride or Station Circuit (requires the Timelines expansion).
4.6%

Standing Firm
Resist the Northriver Company's overtures (requires the Tides of Avarice expansion).
5.0%

Command and Control
Give the "Start Position Defence" order to a carrier.
5.0%

A Blast from the Past
Visit the Wreck point of interest in Moo-Kye's Revenge.
5.5%

Risky Research
Consider researching the Fleet-Wide Sensor Analytics.
5.5%

Destination Unknown
Leave the Jump Gate network (requires the Tides of Avarice expansion).
5.6%

The Mighty Galleon
Locate the famous Hyperion and receive it as a reward (requires the Hyperion Pack expansion).
5.7%

Envoy
Help the Envoy deliver dangerous cargo (requires the Envoy Pack expansion).
5.7%

Fires of Fate
Learn about the Split and pave the path for change (requires the Split Vendetta expansion).
5.8%

A Queendom Returned
Complete all royal errands (requires the Kingdom End expansion).
5.8%

Liberator
Claim ten ships.
5.9%

MD's Pride and Joy
Earn a 5 star rating in a Nodus (requires the Timelines expansion).
5.9%

Miner's Luck
Mine the most valuable crystal node.
6.0%

Negotiations and Espionage
Successfully complete an Agent Action.
6.0%

Darkness Lifted
Discover all points of interest in Sanctuary of Darkness (requires the Kingdom End expansion).
6.1%

It's Just Business
Join the Scale Plate Pact.
6.2%

Zoooom
Shoot down a ship while zoomed in with your VE Goggles.
6.2%

Negotiation Guide
Guide your partner successfully through trading negotiations (requires the Tides of Avarice expansion).
6.3%

A Matter of the Utmost Gravity
Learn about the Paranid Civil War and pave the path for change.
6.6%

Something of a Predicament
Escape from prison (requires the Tides of Avarice expansion).
6.6%

42
Contemplate life, the universe and everything (requires the Cradle of Humanity expansion).
6.9%

The FadeHidden
Hidden achievement. Description revealed on unlock.
7.1%

Explorer
Discover all sectors.
7.4%

Unleashed Market
Witness a monopoly at play (requires the Tides of Avarice expansion).
7.4%

Hold up a minute!
Almost give the game away (requires the Cradle of Humanity expansion).
7.5%

Can't Shoot This
Destroy 100 turrets.
8.1%

Amplified Destruction
Rid the Yaki of their greatest asset (requires the Cradle of Humanity expansion).
8.1%

Respect and Understanding
Negotiate an entirely satisfactory outcome (requires the Kingdom End expansion).
8.2%

Diplomatic Connections
Invite a faction diplomat to your embassy.
8.5%

Never Heard of Him
Conclude your investigation and find nothing out of the ordinary (requires the Cradle of Humanity expansion).
8.8%

A Herald's Duty
Complete a royal errand (requires the Kingdom End expansion).
9.2%

One Busy Chipmunk
Store illicit goods in your cheek pouch (requires the Tides of Avarice expansion).
9.4%

Bestowed in Perpetuity
Make a friend before the Tide comes in (requires the Tides of Avarice expansion).
10%

Through the Hornets' Nest
Complete The High Road mission (requires the Kingdom End expansion).
10%

Overkill
Destroy a ship with a single shot (excluding mass traffic).
10%

Ship Breaker
Destroy all the surface elements on a capital ship.
10%

Friends in Low Places
Gain access to the black market.
11%

Access Denied
Enter the Earth sector without permission (requires the Cradle of Humanity expansion).
11%

Let's Build
Construct 10 stations.
11%

Ride the Tide
Be safely docked at a station when the wave hits (requires the Tides of Avarice expansion).
11%

Third Person Shooter
Destroy 10 ships while in external view (excluding mass traffic).
12%

Deus in Machina
Personally take control of a Xenon ship.
12%

That's Mine Now
Claim any sector.
12%

Kingdom Come
Make your way to Kingdom End (requires the Kingdom End expansion).
12%

Queen's Herald
Obtain a royal mandate from the Queen (requires the Kingdom End expansion).
12%

A Taste of Things To Come
Complete a very special delivery (requires the Kingdom End expansion).
12%

Gather Essential Data
Gather data inside the Torus wreckage with help of a friend (requires the Cradle of Humanity expansion).
13%

Advanced Terraforming
Unlock advanced Terraforming Projects developed from Segarian research and data from Terran archives (requires the Cradle of Humanity expansion).
13%

Data Mining
Acquire a module blueprint through hacking.
13%

The Cipher
Help Boso make a stellar discovery (requires the Kingdom End expansion).
13%

Did I forget to lock the door?
Receive an uninvited guest at one of your stations.
14%

A Significant Bit
Destroy 128 Xenon ships.
14%

Combat Pro
Achieve fight rank Colonel.
14%

Nice Pile
Get one billion Credits in your account.
15%

Friends in High Places
Reach highest reputation with any faction.
15%

Tinkerer
Apply a modification to your ship at a workbench.
15%

That Could Have Gone Better
Do all you can to help Hatikvah's aspirations.
15%

Access Granted
Get permission to enter the Sol Inner Core (requires the Cradle of Humanity expansion).
15%

Bling Bling
Apply a paint modification to your ship.
16%

Your New Digs
Complete the induction into the Facility (requires the Timelines expansion).
16%

A Glimpse of Home
Help Boso observe the Great Reef Nebula (requires the Cradle of Humanity expansion).
18%

Capital Punishment
Destroy a Xenon capital ship.
18%

Missing in Action
Risk your life in the defence of Sol (requires the Cradle of Humanity expansion).
20%

Captain of Industry
Achieve trade rank Entrepreneur.
20%

Provinces Adrift
Find the Boron (requires the Kingdom End expansion).
20%

Superior Manoeuvres
Complete the Terran Cadet gamestart mission (requires the Cradle of Humanity expansion).
22%

Where am I?
Teleport to a different location.
25%

A Good Investment
Join a trade guild.
27%

Ship Collection
Own at least 20 ships.
27%

Science!
Finish a research item.
28%

Nailed Down
Destroy the engines of a capital ship.
28%

What Just Happened?
Travel through an anomaly.
28%

It fell out of a ship.
Pick up 99 containers in space.
29%

Answer the Call
Sign up for a war subscription.
30%

Meet Your Mentor
Come face to face with your head of research.
32%

Rising Property Values
Licence the biggest available plot for your station.
33%

Bug Fixed
Destroy a Kha'ak ship.
35%

That's No Moon!
Discover the mysterious installation.
35%

Something Strange in our Neighbourhood
Help investigate the strange readings.
36%

Have to Start Somewhere
Build the first module of a station.
40%

We Have Lift-Off
Successfully start the game.
40%

Crash Course
Complete all basic tutorials.
63%
Percentages are Steam's global unlock rates across all players who own X4: Foundations, refreshed daily. Under 5% is marked in the lit blue.