EGOSOFT announces that a new version 2.50 patch will soon be released for X-Rebirth, which will bring many improvements, including a new menu system, external camera, new small shipyards, and more. They also outline plans for a version 3.0 to follow in December, and also unveil a new DLC pack called The Teladi Outpost that will be released around the same time, saying this is free to owners of the game who preorder the DLC before the end of next month (thanks Slashman and Dala). Here's word:

Together with the general availability of Update 2.50 for X Rebirth, which will be released soon, bringing a new menu system, external camera, new small shipyards and many other improvements, we are happy to announce today the DLC - X Rebirth: The Teladi Outpost - coming in December 2014:

Showing the X-Series in a whole new light. "X Rebirth: The Teladi Outpost" contains version 3.0 of X Rebirth and the brand new expansion The Teladi Outpost. This expansion offers the player exciting new content, such as an independent storyline and a whole new star system containing two unique sectors. Here the player can find a massive new space station belonging to the Teladi, harbouring not only numerous factories but also a wealth of new Teladi ships.

These new areas also contain hazardous regions and new groups of smugglers and pirates that offer the player countless opportunities, as well as new weapons and equipment for the Albion Skunk.

Until 1st November, preordering this DLC will be free for all owners of X Rebirth.