X Rebirth Catalog Tool 1.10 -
The X Rebirth Catalog Tool is an official utility released by Egosoft that allows users to interact with the compressed catalogue ( .cat ) and data ( .dat ) files used in X Rebirth . These files contain the vast majority of the game’s data, including models, textures, sounds, and scripts.
Organize your modified files into the correct folder structure matching the game layout. Open the Catalog Tool and select the operation.
: This version was made available as a standalone download on the Egosoft Bonus Material page. Previously, it was primarily distributed through the Steam client; this update allowed GOG.com owners and players of non-Steam X games to access it more easily. X Rebirth Catalog Tool 1.10
Unpacks multi-gigabyte archives in seconds.
However, this compression creates a barrier for modders. You cannot simply go into your game's folder to edit a script or copy a ship model; the files are locked away. The X Rebirth Catalog Tool bridges this gap by allowing you to: The X Rebirth Catalog Tool is an official
What are you trying to create (e.g., ship balancing, texture re-skins, economy scripts)?
Because the X Rebirth Catalog Tool 1.10 runs via the command-line interface (CLI), it does not feature a graphical user interface (GUI). Follow these steps to extract your first game catalog: Open the Catalog Tool and select the operation
Ensure you are packing from the absolute root folder of your mod, not individual subfolders. Version 1.10 automates index creation, so wiping your old target output directory before repacking prevents overlapping indexing metadata. Missing Textures or Invisible Ships