EGOSOFT announces the release of a new patch for X Rebirth to update their space combat remake to version 3.50. They also announce the availability of a Linux edition of the game on Steam for public alpha testing, and this X Universe forum post has details on that. For those curious about the series, a free weekend is underway on Steam and all of the X games are currently on sale. Here's word on the patch:

Among the new features:

• New generic missions and new upkeep missions for easier station management
• New ships: The new Onil mining ships available in the Canteran shipyard in DeVries.
• New "Container Magnet" which helps attract nearby collectibles to the player ship.
• Easier navigation through text search field in map.
• New FXAA graphics option.

Among the many improvements:

• Improved station manager and station owned ship trade behavior.
• Improved balancing and accuracy of combat calculations when player is not present.
• Improved response of player owned stations to nearby player ships being attacked.
• Completely re-worked Russian localization.
• Improved support for UI-modding.
• and much more...