We've received word from the big X, (no not Xbox this time) and X3: Reunion has gone Gold and will blast it's way onto retail shelves on the 28th October 2005.

Features for X3: Reunion include:

• Revolutionary in-house DirectX 9 engine, featuring the latest in graphical technology. Full use of the entire range of pixel shader technology is used to create realistic reflections.
  
• Defeat your enemies through combat or commerce, blockades and building. Compete against traders who learn and improve as the game progresses.
  
• Multi-functional user interface, offering complete user-defined control by mouse, keyboard, game pad or joystick of the unique X universe physics with controlled semi-Newtonian drifting.
  
• Over 200 main game models designed in incredible detail and over 10,000 independent active objects interacting in the same real time environment as the player.
  
• Additional content added post-release, including new missions, models, AI updates and new 3D content.
  
• Vast factories in different sizes and constructs, spanning tens of kilometers in length built by NPCs and player alike.

For more griping information on X3: Reunion, space hop your way over to the official website!