What changed in Stellaris in 2024

517 updates · 82 main milestones · Jan 4, 2024 to Dec 12, 2024

  1. 7 events
    Release of the Grand Archive Story Packnew content

    Followed the Cosmic Storms release.

    Steam
    Release of Cosmic Stormsnew content

    One of the two back-to-back releases in the latter half of the year.

    Steam
    Localization of Story Trailer into Another Languagelocalization

    First time localizing a story trailer into another language.

    Steam
    Expansion of Machine Gameplaygameplay

    Significantly expanded gameplay related to Machine mechanics.

    Steam
    Introduction of the Synthetic Queen Cetana End-Game Crisisnew content

    Added the first new End-Game Crisis in years.

    Steam
    Successful Technology Open Betaquality of life

    Open Beta helped identify critical issues and improved overall release.

    Steam
    Release of The Machine Age and Stellaris: Season 08new contentMilestone

    Introduced remastering of Ascension Paths and new gameplay features.

    Steam
  2. 51 events
    Consistent Cloaking Strength for Camouflage Mutationsbalance change

    Cloaking strength on Camouflage mutations are now consistent throughout sizes.

    Steam
    Beastmasters Civics Cost Reductionbalance change

    Give -15% cloning cost and -10% fauna upkeep to Beastmasters civics.

    Steam
    Cloaked Patternwalker Missing String Fixbug fix

    Fix Cloaked Patternwalker missing string.

    Steam
    Voidworms Bombarding Fixbug fix

    Voidworms now stop bombarding if the Immunity technology is researched (before crisis).

    Steam
    Rework of Mutated Voidworms Fleetsbalance change

    Rework Mutated Voidworms fleets content and scaling, aligning them similar to Prethoryn Brood Queen fleets.

    Steam
    Adjustments to Propagandosphere Energy Costbalance change

    Add energy activation cost to Propagandosphere.

    Steam
    Xenoist Contact Demand Satisfactionbug fix

    Enclaves and Marauders satisfy Xenoist Contact Demand.

    Steam
    Duplicate Specimens Preventionbug fix

    Prevent duplicate specimens from being found in the same empire.

    Steam
    Voidworms Fleet Action Crash Fixperformance

    Fix crash when Voidworms try to act on empty fleets.

    Steam
    Lost Colony Parents Sirius Spawn Fixbug fix

    Lost colony parents using Sol as their system will no longer spawn two Siriuses if the guaranteed habitable worlds slider is set to 1.

    Steam
    Precursors Discovery Fixbug fix

    Precursors can no longer be discovered on Astral Scars.

    Steam
    Riftworld Station OOS Fixperformance

    Fix OOS when riftworld station is built.

    Steam
    Worm-Riddled Gate Accessibility Fixbug fix

    Worm-Riddled Gate is now correctly accessible if Voidworms are captured instead of killed.

    Steam
    Orbital Ring Variants Localizationbug fix

    Added Orbital Ring variants for Beastport/Hatchery/Vivarium descriptions in all supported languages.

    Steam
    AI Science Ship Building Fixai

    AI won't build infinite science ships when trying to build frigates anymore.

    Steam
    Leader Upkeep Message Fixbug fix

    Stop showing upkeep part of message when leader upkeep is zero in hire leader confirmation dialog.

    Steam
    Orbital Assembly Complex Boost Fixbug fix

    Orbital Assembly Complex holding now correctly boost Beastport and Hatchery on Orbital Ring.

    Steam
    Memorial For Bubbles Specimen Localization Fixbug fix

    Fix scoped localizations for Memorial For Bubbles specimen.

    Steam
    Ship Aura FX Display Fixbug fix

    FX for ship auras are now displayed.

    Steam
    Civics Swapping Fixbug fix

    Civics added in Grand Archive can now be swapped from the regular to corporate version and vice versa.

    Steam
    Cultivated Worldscaping Decision Clarificationbug fix

    Clarified the texts of the Cultivated Worldscaping decision and planet modifier.

    Steam
    Life Tree Protectors Movement Fixbug fix

    Life Tree Protectors now don't move away from their system.

    Steam
    Empire Design Selection View Portrait Width Fixbug fix

    Fixes a bug with too wide portrait on Empire Design Selection View.

    Steam
    Mercenary Enclave Stations Shipbuilding Fixbug fix

    Fix Mercenary Enclave Stations unable to build ships.

    Steam
    Decentralized Research Edict Adjustmentbalance change

    Remove minor artifacts production from Decentralized Research edict.

    Steam
    Extreme Contortionist DNA Fixbug fix

    Extreme Contortionist DNA now gives rare crystals instead of motes to be more consistent with the event that gives it.

    Steam
    Starbase Return Tooltip Localization Fixbug fix

    Fixed an unlocalized string showing up when you tried to return starbases at times. Also added linebreaks to the same tooltip.

    Steam
    Design Deletion Fixbug fix

    Deleting a design now keeps you in current designer type.

    Steam
    Cognitive Node Selection Fixbug fix

    Fix an issue where Cognitive Node should be selected by the Leader Infected event.

    Steam
    Necrophages Purging Fixbug fix

    Necrophages no longer create an endless series of replacement pops when purging on the Synaptic Lathe.

    Steam
    Insider Trading and Trade Focus Traits Fixbug fix

    Added Insider Trading and Trade Focus traits to each other's opposites block to stop them appearing together since they almost cancel each other out.

    Steam
    Unused h_dna String Removalbug fix

    Removed the unused h_dna string.

    Steam
    Linux Home Directory Resolution Crash Fixperformance

    Fixed issue with resolving the user home dir on linux that leads to CTD.

    Steam
    Mutated Voidworms Upgrade Display Fixbug fix

    Mutated Voidworms now don't show they can upgrade anymore.

    Steam
    AI Machine Empires Spawning Fixbug fix

    Fix to AI machine empires spawning as Despicable Neutrals without The Machine Age.

    Steam
    Boarding Cables Capture Fixbug fix

    Fix Boarding Cables capturing literally anything.

    Steam
    Cordyceptic Drones Tooltip Improvementbug fix

    Improve Cordyceptic Drones fauna damage modifier text in tooltip to make it clearer what it exactly affects.

    Steam
    AI Grand Archive Capture Crash Fixperformance

    Fix saves affected by the crash when an AI without a Grand Archive tries to capture a Space Fauna.

    Steam
    Space Fauna Cloning Cost Reductionbalance change

    Reduce Space Fauna cloning cost by 10%.

    Steam
    Tiyanki Graveyard Event Chain Fixbug fix

    Fix blocked Tiyanki Graveyard event chain when capturing them.

    Steam
    Diplomacy Tradition Finisher Reference Fixbug fix

    The Diplomacy Tradition Finisher now properly refers to Officials and not Envoys.

    Steam
    Clone Soldier Ascendants Cyberization Fixbug fix

    Clone Soldier Ascendants can now cyberize.

    Steam
    Multiplayer DLC Tooltips Fixbug fix

    Fixed recommended DLC tooltips in multiplayer.

    Steam
    Breeding Status Display Fixbug fix

    Fix Breeding Status displayed in view that was not always correct.

    Steam
    Space Fauna Energy Upkeep Reductionbalance change

    Reduce Space Fauna energy upkeep by 25%.

    Steam
    Crash Fix for Non-Existent Tradition Tooltipperformance

    Fix a crash when a tooltip references the concept of a tradition that doesn't exist.

    Steam
    Fossilized Endoskeleton Specimen Localization Fixbug fix

    Fix Fossilized Endoskeleton specimen localization.

    Steam
    AI Shipyard Building Fixai

    Fix AI that was not willing to build Shipyards.

    Steam
    Juveniles Animation Speed Fixbug fix

    Accelerate juveniles animation speed.

    Steam
    Voidworms CTD Fixperformance

    Fix Voidworms CTD.

    Steam
    Mutated Voidworms Naval Capacity Fixbug fix

    Mutated Voidworms fleets now don't use naval capacity.

    Steam
  3. 5 events
    Grand Archive Story Pack Featuresnew contentMilestone

    Includes Space Fauna systems, new Relics, Megastructure, Tradition trees, Origins, Civics, new forms of spaceborne life, and a possible mid-game crisis.

    Steam
    The Machine Age DLC Featuresnew contentMilestone

    Includes Individualistic Non-Gestalt Machine Empires, Gestalt Machine Intelligence Empires, a new End-Game Crisis, new Origins, Civics, Mid-Game Structures, Ascension Paths, new Species Traits, and Cybernetic/Synthetic portraits.

    Steam
    Season 08 Bonus Portrait: Rick the Cubenew content

    Bonus portrait available for players who purchase the Season 08 Dynamic Bundle.

    Steam
    Transition of Season 08 to Dynamic Bundledlc release

    Season 08 will transition from a Steam Package to a Dynamic Bundle, allowing discounted access to remaining DLCs for those who purchased individually.

    Steam
    Cosmic Storms Mechanical Expansion Featuresnew contentMilestone

    Introduces 8 New Space Storms, Storm Chasers Origin, new Civics, Galactic Weather Control Ascension Perk, Weather Forecasting Map Mode, new Precursor narratives, and storm-related technologies.

    Steam
  4. 48 events
    Mercenary Enclave Stations Shipbuilding Issue Fixedbug fix
    Steam
    Orbital Ring Variants Descriptions Added for Beastport/Hatchery/Vivariumbug fix

    Added in all supported languages.

    Steam
    OOS Fix When Riftworld Station is Builtperformance
    Steam
    Scoped Localizations for Memorial For Bubbles Specimen Fixedbug fix
    Steam
    Linux User Home Directory Resolution Crash Fixedperformance
    Steam
    Civics in Grand Archive Can Now Be Swappedbug fix

    Can swap from regular to corporate version and vice versa.

    Steam
    Mutated Voidworms Fleets Naval Capacity Usage Fixedbug fix

    Now don't use naval capacity.

    Steam
    Unlocalized String When Returning Starbases Fixedbug fix

    Also added linebreaks to the same tooltip.

    Steam
    Portrait Width Issue in Empire Design Selection View Fixedbug fix
    Steam
    Mutated Voidworms Fleets Content and Scaling Reworkedbalance change

    Aligned similar to Prethoryn Brood Queen fleets.

    Steam
    Lost Colony Parents Spawning Issue Fixedbug fix

    Will no longer spawn two Siriuses if guaranteed habitable worlds slider is set to 1.

    Steam
    Blocked Tiyanki Graveyard Event Chain Fixbug fix

    Fix when capturing them.

    Steam
    Boarding Cables Capturing Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed issue where it captured literally anything.

    Steam
    Mutated Voidworms Upgrade Display Issue Fixedbug fix

    Now don't show they can upgrade anymore.

    Steam
    Space Fauna Energy Upkeep Reducedbalance change

    Energy upkeep reduced by 25%.

    Steam
    Cognitive Node Selected by Leader Infected Event Fixedbug fix
    Steam
    Deleting a Design Keeps Current Designer Typebug fix
    Steam
    Breeding Status Display Issue Fixedbug fix

    Displayed status was not always correct.

    Steam
    Enclaves and Marauders Satisfy Xenoist Contact Demandbug fix
    Steam
    Space Fauna Cloning Cost Reducedbalance change

    Cloning cost reduced by 10%.

    Steam
    Energy Activation Cost Added to Propagandospherebalance change
    Steam
    Duplicate Specimens Finding Issue Fixedbug fix

    Prevent duplicate specimens from being found in the same empire.

    Steam
    Worm-Riddled Gate Accessibility Issue Fixedbug fix

    Now correctly accessible if Voidworms are captured instead of killed.

    Steam
    AI Shipyard Building Willingness Fixedai

    AI that was not willing to build Shipyards now fixed.

    Steam
    Consistent Cloaking Strength on Camouflage Mutationsbalance change
    Steam
    Extreme Contortionist DNA Now Gives Rare Crystalsbug fix

    Changed from motes to be consistent with the event.

    Steam
    Life Tree Protectors Movement Issue Fixedbug fix

    Now don't move away from their system.

    Steam
    Cloaked Patternwalker Missing String Fixedbug fix
    Steam
    Insider Trading and Trade Focus Traits Blocked from Appearing Togetherbug fix

    Added to each other's opposites block.

    Steam
    Decentralized Research Edict Minor Artifacts Production Removedbalance change
    Steam
    AI Science Ship Building Behavior Fixedai

    AI won't build infinite science ships when trying to build frigates anymore.

    Steam
    Leader Upkeep Message Display Issue Fixedbug fix

    Stop showing upkeep part of message when leader upkeep is zero in hire leader confirmation dialog.

    Steam
    FX for Ship Auras Displayedbug fix
    Steam
    Diplomacy Tradition Finisher Text Correctionbug fix

    Now properly refers to Officials and not Envoys.

    Steam
    Voidworms CTD Fixperformance
    Steam
    Unused h_dna String Removedbug fix
    Steam
    Crash Fix When Tooltip References Non-Existent Traditionperformance
    Steam
    Orbital Assembly Complex Boost Issue Fixedbug fix

    Now correctly boosts Beastport and Hatchery on Orbital Ring.

    Steam
    Crash Fix When Voidworms Act on Empty Fleetsperformance
    Steam
    Cordyceptic Drones Fauna Damage Modifier Tooltip Improvedbug fix

    Text made clearer about what it affects.

    Steam
    Clarified Texts of Cultivated Worldscaping Decision and Planet Modifierbug fix
    Steam
    Fossilized Endoskeleton Specimen Localization Fixedbug fix
    Steam
    Voidworms Bombarding Issue Fixedbug fix

    Now stop bombarding if the Immunity technology is researched.

    Steam
    Preccursors Discovery Issue Fixedbug fix

    Can no longer be discovered on Astral Scars.

    Steam
    Beastmasters Civics Cloning Cost and Fauna Upkeep Reducedbalance change

    Cloning cost reduced by 15% and fauna upkeep reduced by 10%.

    Steam
    Save Fix for AI Without Grand Archive Capturing Space Faunaperformance
    Steam
    Accelerated Juveniles Animation Speedbug fix
    Steam
    Recommended DLC Tooltips in Multiplayer Fixedbug fix
    Steam
  5. 46 events
    Ships Modifiers Update Fixbug fix

    Ships modifiers are now correctly updated with their new fleet's modifiers before fleet's values calculation.

    Steam
    Primal Leaders Renown Fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue where Primal Leaders were not being renowned.

    Steam
    Gravity Snares Targeting Fixbug fix

    Gravity Snares can now only re-target to fleets they can capture.

    Steam
    Artillery Combat Computers Range Fixbug fix

    Instructed Artillery combat computers to maintain maximum range.

    Steam
    Tachyon Beam Mutations to Tachyon Lance Technologybug fix

    Tachyon Beam mutations have been integrated into the Tachyon Lance technology.

    Steam
    Diplomatic Distances OOS Fix After Hotjoin/Resyncother

    Resolved issues with diplomatic distances differences leading to Out of Sync after hotjoin/resync.

    Steam
    Space Amoebas Hostility Fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue where Space Amoebas were hostile to Beastmasters despite Amoeboid Pacification.

    Steam
    Updated Mysterious Labyrinth Event Imagevisuals

    Replaced the image associated with the Mysterious Labyrinth event.

    Steam
    Fixed Grand Archive Destruction Bugbug fix

    Resolved an issue where a Grand Archive was still considered destroyed after being rebuilt.

    Steam
    Gravity Storms Consumer Goods Craving Fixbug fix

    Gravity Storms no longer cause Obsessed Gestalts to crave consumer goods for their drones.

    Steam
    Adjusted Perfected Genes Concept Tooltipbug fix

    Updated the tooltip to align with the actual mechanics.

    Steam
    Rogue Servitors Energy Duty During Gravity Stormsbug fix

    Rogue Servitors are now also on energy duty during Gravity Storms.

    Steam
    Habitat System Control Roboticist Job Additionbug fix

    Habitat System Control now provides a Roboticist job for Individual Machines.

    Steam
    Added Beastport, Hatchery, and Vivarium Tank to Orbital Ringsbug fix

    Included these structures in orbital rings and added Shipyard exclusion rules.

    Steam
    Missing Localization for Sapient Specimen Species Rightsbug fix

    Added the missing localization string for species rights.

    Steam
    CTD Fix on Espionage Operation Phase Tooltipother

    Resolved a crash during the espionage operation phase tooltip.

    Steam
    Cosmic Storm Projects Scientist Requirement Fixbug fix

    Fixed 2 cosmic storms projects that did not require scientists.

    Steam
    Alien Box Event Tooltip Fix for Gestalt Empiresbug fix

    Corrected a nonsensical tooltip for the Alien Box Event for gestalt empires.

    Steam
    Voidworms Empty Fleets Crash Fixother

    Fixed a crash when Voidworms attempt to act on empty fleets.

    Steam
    Mutations' Strike Crafts Behavior Fixbug fix

    Resolved issues with the behavior of Strike Crafts related to mutations.

    Steam
    CTD Fix When Ship is Killed by Missileother

    Fixed a crash that occurred when a ship was killed by a missile.

    Steam
    Wrangler Jobs Livestock Modifier Fixbug fix

    Corrected the livestock modifier for Wrangler jobs.

    Steam
    Fallback to Weapon Ranges for Strike Craftbug fix

    Adjusted behavior when strike craft is used without a range component.

    Steam
    CTD Fix for On Planets Zero Pops Actionother

    Fixed potential crash when using FromFromFrom scope in 'on_planets_zero_pops' on action.

    Steam
    Grand Archive Relics Score Fixbug fix

    Corrected the scoring for Grand Archive Relics.

    Steam
    Hyphen Added to X-Ray Eye Beam Mutationbug fix

    Corrected the mutation name by adding a hyphen.

    Steam
    Voidworms Attack Immunity Fixbug fix

    Voidworms shouldn't attack empires with Voidworm Immunity before crisis.

    Steam
    Captain Ness Legendary Status Fixbug fix

    Corrected the status of Captain Ness to ensure he is recognized as legendary.

    Steam
    Cyber Democracies Leaders Upkeep Fixbug fix

    Cyber Democracies no longer receive leaders without upkeep.

    Steam
    Reanimated Space Fauna Ship Size Adjustmentbug fix

    Reanimated space fauna uses half the ship size of their living counterpart.

    Steam
    Food Word Added to Arboreal World Planet Modifierbug fix

    Corrected the Arboreal World modifier by adding the word 'Food'.

    Steam
    Space Fauna Federation Fleet Usagebug fix

    It is now possible to use Space Fauna as the federation's fleets.

    Steam
    GOG and MS Store Achievements Tooltip Fixbug fix

    Removed incorrect tooltip requiring login to paradox account for achievements.

    Steam
    Black Needle Ships Bow Section Display Fixbug fix

    Fixed some Black Needle ships not displaying their bow section correctly.

    Steam
    Treasure Hunter Origin Leader Level Adjustmentbalance change

    The Treasure Hunter Origin now starts leaders with level 3 of Adventurous Spirit.

    Steam
    AI Capture Fauna Crash Fixbug fix

    Fixed a crash when an AI could capture fauna under certain circumstances.

    Steam
    Large Shard Accelerator Tags Fixbug fix

    Fixed issues with Large Shard Accelerator tags.

    Steam
    Defensive Check for Null Object in Auto Explorationother

    Implemented a defensive check for null objects when dealing with auto exploration orders.

    Steam
    Space Fauna Range Calculation Fixbug fix

    Space Fauna uses all components to calculate range.

    Steam
    Expanded Grand Archive Basement Storagequality of life

    Increased the basement storage of the Grand Archive from 4 to 18 slots of overflow.

    Steam
    Habitat Orbitals Evasion Fixbug fix

    Habitat Orbitals should no longer attempt to evade enemy fleets.

    Steam
    Mysterious Chart Event Chain Block Fixbug fix

    Fixed a bug that could block the Mysterious Chart event chain.

    Steam
    Fixed Title Space in Creditsbug fix

    Added the missing space in the credits' title.

    Steam
    Metalheads AI Personality Adjustmentai

    The Metalheads AI personality can now be gained by Individualist Machines or Organic empires that are Very Strong.

    Steam
    Specimens Trade Unity Bonus Fixbug fix

    Specimens acquired from trades now don't trigger Galactic Curators' unity bonus.

    Steam
    Scripted Design Ship Creation Crash Fixother

    Fixed potential crash when creating a ship from a scripted design with unusable components.

    Steam
  6. 3 events
    Open Beta for Major Changesnew contentMilestone

    An Open Beta for larger changes is planned for Q1 2025, replacing the 3.15 release slot.

    Steam
    Funny Bug with Boarding Cablesbug fix

    A humorous bug involving capturing inappropriate items with Boarding Cables from the Treasure Hunters origin will not be fixed in 3.14.159 but is planned for 3.14.1592.

    Steam
    Changes to Release Cadencegameplay

    The development team will slow down the quarterly release cadence to stabilize the game and reduce disruption to active games and mods.

    Steam
  7. 6 events
    Fixed Capturable Space Fauna Issuebug fix

    Fixed a case where lured space fauna were uncapturable.

    Steam
    Crash Fix for Ship Creationbug fixMilestone

    Fixed potential crash when trying to create a ship from a scripted design with unusable components.

    Steam
    Grand Archive Story Pack Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    The Grand Archive Story Pack is now available for players.

    Steam
    Crash Fix for 'on_planets_zero_pops' Actionbug fixMilestone

    Fixed potential crash when using FromFromFrom scope in 'on_planets_zero_pops' on action.

    Steam
    Gravity Snare Economy Exploit Fixedbalance change

    Gravity Snare costs can no longer go negative, preventing economic exploitation.

    Steam
    Crash Fix for AI Capturing Faunabug fixMilestone

    Fixed a crash where an AI could capture fauna even if they shouldn't be able to.

    Steam
  8. 17 events
    Introduction of new spaceborne life - Cutholoids and Voidwormsnew contentMilestone

    New life forms added, each with unique behaviors and impacts on gameplay.

    Steam
    Specimen Collection and Display MechanicsgameplayMilestone

    Players can collect and display specimens, with costs and upkeep based on the number of displayed specimens.

    Steam
    151 new Specimens to collectnew contentMilestone

    Includes 151 new specimens to collect and display across events.

    Steam
    Two new Civics - Beastmasters and Galactic Curatorsnew content

    New Civics offer different playstyles and bonuses.

    Steam
    Three new music tracks addedaudio

    Enhancements to the game's audio experience with new tracks.

    Steam
    Release of The Grand Archive Story Packdlc releaseMilestone

    The Grand Archive Story Pack is now available, featuring new gameplay elements and content.

    Steam
    Fifteen New Relics Addednew contentMilestone

    Fifteen new relics associated with the three specimen categories will be added to the Curators.

    Steam
    Introduction of the Grand Archive Structurenew contentMilestone

    The Grand Archive is a new cultural center for empires to house and display collected specimens.

    Steam
    151 Unique Specimens Addednew contentMilestone

    The Grand Archive Story Pack adds 151 unique specimens to collect from events and archaeology sites.

    Steam
    New Events, Anomalies, Archaeology Sites, Technologies, and Resolutionsnew content

    Expanded gameplay with new events and discoveries.

    Steam
    Two new Tradition trees - Archivism and Domesticationnew content

    New Tradition trees added to enhance gameplay.

    Steam
    New Archivism Tradition Treenew contentMilestone

    The new Archivism tradition tree becomes available after researching Galactic Archivism.

    Steam
    Introduction of Space Fauna capture, breeding, and modification systemsnew contentMilestone

    Players can now capture, breed, and modify Space Fauna.

    Steam
    New Civics for Galactic CuratorsgameplayMilestone

    Galactic Curator civics provide bonuses for specimen collection and building the Grand Archive.

    Steam
    New Megastructure - The Grand Archivenew contentMilestone

    Construct the Grand Archive to exhibit specimens and contain live Space Fauna.

    Steam
    Two new Origins - Primal Calling and Treasure Huntersnew contentMilestone

    New Origins provide unique gameplay mechanics and narratives.

    Steam
    Mid-game crisis - The Voidworm Plaguenew contentMilestone

    A new mid-game crisis involving aggressive Voidworm populations.

    Steam
  9. 6 events
    Introduction of Cutholoidsnew contentMilestone

    Cutholoids are cunning ambush predators that can capture enemy ships.

    Steam
    Advanced Settings for New Lifeformsgameplay

    New sliders added to control the prevalence of Voidworms and Cutholoids.

    Steam
    Voidworm Plague Mid-Game CrisisgameplayMilestone

    A potential crisis where Voidworms enter a reproductive frenzy, bombarding planets.

    Steam
    Treasure Hunters Narrative Originnew contentMilestone

    A narrative-focused Origin featuring a treasure map and event chain.

    Steam
    Primal Calling Originnew contentMilestone

    An Origin focused on fauna-related playstyles with various stance choices.

    Steam
    Introduction of Voidwormsnew contentMilestone

    Voidworms are parasitic creatures that reproduce using planet-based hosts.

    Steam
  10. 8 events
    Introduction of Vivarium and Hatchery Modulesnew contentMilestone

    New Vivarium and Hatchery modules allow for the breeding and observation of space fauna.

    Steam
    Capture Space Fauna Mechanicnew contentMilestone

    Players can now capture wild space fauna using Gravity Snares technology.

    Steam
    Voidlure Building for Attracting Faunagameplay

    Players can build Voidlures to attract specific species of space fauna.

    Steam
    Growth Stance Management for Faunaquality of life

    Players can manage the growth stance of space fauna to control their size and capacity.

    Steam
    Domestication Traditions and Beastmaster Civicsnew contentMilestone

    New Domestication Traditions and Beastmaster civics enhance space fauna management.

    Steam
    Controlled Mutations TechnologygameplayMilestone

    New technology allows players to modify captured fauna with mutations.

    Steam
    Auto-Culling Feature for Captured Faunagameplay

    Auto-Culling feature added to manage captured space fauna.

    Steam
    Ship Tooltips for Growth Stagesquality of life

    Ship tooltips now display time until fauna reach their next growth stage.

    Steam
  11. 1 event
    Revamped Game Setup Screenui ux

    The game setup screen will be updated for better usability and understanding.

    Steam
  12. 6 events
    Fixed Crash in Espionage Tooltip on Multiplayer Resyncbug fix

    Fixed crash in espionage tooltip on multiplayer resync.

    Steam
    Triggered Species Modifiers in Trait Tooltipsbug fix

    Triggered species modifiers will now show in trait tooltips even when there are no regular modifiers.

    Steam
    Fixed Gestalt Empire Industrial District Job Countbug fix

    Fixed the issue where Gestalt Empire industrial districts only provided 1 Fabricator job instead of 2.

    Steam
    Fixed Crash in Species Creationbug fix

    Fixed crash in species creation when trait for planet class does not exist.

    Steam
    The Grand Archive Story Packnew contentMilestone

    Story pack coming in Q4 2024, focusing on collecting specimens and constructing a new megastructure.

    Steam
    Corrected Cosmic Storm Tooltipbug fix

    Fixed the issue where the tooltip of a Cosmic Storm incorrectly stated 0 days remaining.

    Steam
  13. 7 events
    Announcing Grand Archive Story Packdlc releaseMilestone

    The third Episode of Stellaris: Season 08, the Grand Archive Story Pack, will be released on October 29th, 2024.

    Steam
    New Mid-Game Crisis: Voidworm Plaguenew content

    A new possible mid-game crisis, the Voidworm Plague, is introduced.

    Steam
    151 New Specimens Addednew contentMilestone

    The Grand Archive adds 151 specimens to the base game, totaling over 240 unique specimens.

    Steam
    New Space Fauna: Cutholoids and Voidwormsnew content

    Two new forms of Space Fauna, Cutholoids and Voidworms, are added.

    Steam
    Three New Music Tracks Addednew content

    The Grand Archive Story Pack includes three new music tracks.

    Steam
    New Civics, Origins, and Tradition Treesnew contentMilestone

    The Grand Archive includes two new Civics, two new Origins, and two new Tradition trees.

    Steam
    Introduction of Vivarium for Space Faunanew contentMilestone

    A dedicated Vivarium for live Space Fauna containment and observation is introduced.

    Steam
  14. 47 events
    Tempest Invocator storm placement canceled if selected Scientist is lostbug fix
    Steam
    Fixed spelling error in event Stormbound Sightedbug fix
    Steam
    adAkkaria chain ends properly nowbug fix
    Steam
    Fixed handling of scientist heirs in Stormfall eventbug fix
    Steam
    Fixed CTD when in-game music player has no permission to write to playlist filebug fix
    Steam
    Removed ruler_names from namelists and added regnal_full_namesmodding
    Steam
    Decreased Storm Creation costs and buffed Astrometeorology jobbalance change
    Steam
    Allow switching between corporate and non-corporate planetscapers civicbug fix
    Steam
    Nexus Storm of 2211 removed from Early Game storm poolbalance change
    Steam
    Saturated Filters can now be removed by conquerorbug fix
    Steam
    Added job weight to Storm Dancersbug fix
    Steam
    Fixed misleading tooltip for Rick the Cubebug fix
    Steam
    Fixed CTD in fleet manager when reinforcing fleetsbug fix
    Steam
    Fixed machine name lists using ruler names for non-envoy leadersbug fix
    Steam
    Payload Padding technology effects now apply correctlybug fix
    Steam
    Reduced size of unique planets from Cosmic Stormsbug fix
    Steam
    Irradiated Wasteland planet modifier produces +10% physics researchbalance change
    Steam
    Removed mention of sector automation from planet designation tooltipbug fix
    Steam
    Made militarist empires with imperialist factions less likely to become vassalsbalance change
    Steam
    Strip Mine Planet decision allowed only once per planetbug fix
    Steam
    Removed Double Jobs for Gestalts on Ecumenopolisbug fix
    Steam
    Added regnal_second_names_female and regnal_second_names_male to namelistsmodding
    Steam
    Planetscapers on Ocean Paradise will now get their blockersbug fix
    Steam
    Fixed empire designs preventing each other from spawningbug fix
    Steam
    Added victory score to two new precursor relicsbug fix
    Steam
    Stormriders and Subterranean get less devastation from stormsbalance change
    Steam
    Tempest Invocator's range centered on selected Scientist's locationbug fix
    Steam
    Added free pop to first blocker for planetscapersbalance change
    Steam
    Storm Touched trait available for individual machinesbug fix
    Steam
    Fixed secrets of new precursorsbug fix
    Steam
    Fixed descriptions for special projects Stabilize and Harmonize the Collisionbug fix
    Steam
    Fallen Empire cannot ask for a scientist exploring an Astral Riftbug fix
    Steam
    Voidforged may not access Geo-Engineering Inc anymorebug fix
    Steam
    Unique planets from Cosmic Storms can no longer spawn in starting clusterbug fix
    Steam
    Added use_regnal_name to effects that create leadersmodding
    Steam
    Scientist governors now also reduce devastation from stormsbalance change
    Steam
    Crimson Crawlers planet modifier now has a yellow borderbug fix
    Steam
    Fixed resetlement cost modifiers not capped by minimum economic modifierbug fix
    Steam
    Added traits to hired marauder leadersbug fix
    Steam
    Fixed randomly generated rulers not using regnal namesbug fix
    Steam
    All starting council positions filled without Galactic Paragonsbug fix
    Steam
    Fixed randomly generated empires in static galaxies having missing datamodding
    Steam
    Solar storm orbital resource modifiers now apply correctlybug fix
    Steam
    Fixed concept tooltip for Storm Ridersbug fix
    Steam
    Fixed Initiate Storm replacing Sustain Storm with Galactic Weather Control Ascension Perkbug fix
    Steam
    Changed cosmic storm spawn cooldown scale to prevent CTDperformance
    Steam
    Several Tempest Invocator fixesbug fix
    Steam
  15. 45 events
    Saturated Filters can now be removed by conquerorbug fix
    Steam
    Decreased Storm Creation costs and buffed Astrometeorology jobbalance change
    Steam
    Planetscapers on Ocean Paradise now get their blockersbalance change
    Steam
    Fixed misleading tooltip for Rick the Cubebug fix
    Steam
    Fixed spelling error in event Stormbound Sightedbug fix
    Steam
    Strip Mine Planet decision allowed only once per planetbug fix
    Steam
    Fixed secrets of new precursorsbug fix
    Steam
    Added traits to hired marauder leadersbug fix
    Steam
    Fixed unique planets from Cosmic Storms spawning in starting clusterbug fix
    Steam
    Tempest Invocator's range now centered on selected Scientist's locationbug fix
    Steam
    Voidforged may not access Geo-Engineering Inc anymorebalance change
    Steam
    Fixed CTD when in-game music player has no permission to write to playlist filebug fix
    Steam
    Fixed randomly generated empires in static galaxies having missing datamodding
    Steam
    Fixed randomly generated rulers not using regnal namesbug fix
    Steam
    Added victory score to two new precursor relicsbug fix
    Steam
    Fixed resetlement cost modifiers not capped by minimum economic modifierbug fix
    Steam
    Tempest Invocator storm placement canceled if selected Scientist is lostbug fix
    Steam
    Removal of Nexus Storm from Early Game storm poolbalance change
    Steam
    Removed Double Jobs for Gestalts on Ecumenopolisbug fix
    Steam
    Allow switching between corporate and non-corporate planetscapers civicbug fix
    Steam
    Payload Padding technology effects now apply correctlybug fix
    Steam
    Added use_regnal_name to effects that create leadersmodding
    Steam
    Fixed empire designs preventing each other from spawning in galaxy generationbug fix
    Steam
    Removed ruler_names from namelists and added regnal_full_namesmodding
    Steam
    Storm Touched trait available for individual machinesbug fix
    Steam
    Made militarist empires with imperialist factions less likely to become vassalsbalance change
    Steam
    Removed mention of sector automation from planet designation tooltipbug fix
    Steam
    Added regnal_second_names_female and regnal_second_names_male to namelistsmodding
    Steam
    Irradiated Wasteland planet modifier now produces +10% physics researchbalance change
    Steam
    Solar storm orbital resource modifiers now applying correctlybug fix
    Steam
    Fixed machine name lists using ruler names for non-envoy leadersbug fix
    Steam
    Fixed tooltip for Storm Riders in Storm Chasers originbug fix
    Steam
    Added free pop to first blocker for planetscapersbalance change
    Steam
    Reduced size of unique planets from Cosmic Stormsbug fix
    Steam
    Fixed CTD in fleet manager when reinforcing fleets with ships without fleet sizebug fix
    Steam
    Fixed Fallen Empire asking for a scientist exploring an Astral Riftbug fix
    Steam
    Changed cosmic storm spawn cooldown scale to prevent CTDperformance
    Steam
    Fixed handling of scientist heirs in Stormfall event Cosmic Shapesbug fix
    Steam
    Stormriders and Subterranean get less devastation from stormsbalance change
    Steam
    Fixed descriptions for special projects Stabilize and Harmonize the Collisionbug fix
    Steam
    Crimson Crawlers planet modifier now has a yellow borderbug fix
    Steam
    All starting council positions filled without Galactic Paragonsbug fix
    Steam
    adAkkaria chain now ends correctlybug fix
    Steam
    Scientist governors now also reduce devastation from stormsbalance change
    Steam
    Added job weight to Storm Dancersbug fix
    Steam
  16. 7 events
    Nexus Storms Early Game Removalbalance changeMilestone

    Nexus Storms will not appear in the early game; they will only occur mid-game and forward.

    Steam
    Cosmic Storms Mechanical Expansion Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    The Cosmic Storms Mechanical Expansion has been released.

    Steam
    Planetscapers Start with Deposit for +1 Popnew content

    Planetscapers will receive a deposit at game start to clear for +1 Pop.

    Steam
    Individualist Machines Gain Storm Touched Traitnew content

    Individualist Machines will get access to the Storm Touched trait to use the Storm Devotion civic.

    Steam
    Increase Speed of Nexus Stormsbalance changeMilestone

    The speed of traversal for Nexus Storms will be increased to allow players to take action after they pass.

    Steam
    Storms Stuck in Place Issue Investigationbug fix

    Investigating the issue of storms staying in the same space for extended durations.

    Steam
    Adjustments to Ship Protections Against Stormsbalance change

    Looking into adjusting ship protections to enhance strategic gameplay.

    Steam
  17. 17 events
    Two New Precursor Narratives Introducednew content

    The adAkkaria Convention of Benevolence and The Inetian Traders are new precursors with unique archaeology sites.

    Steam
    New Civic: Astrometeorologynew content

    Grants access to the Astrometeorology Observatory and Astrometeorologist jobs.

    Steam
    Cosmic Storms Mechanical Expansion Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    The Cosmic Storms Mechanical Expansion is now available as the second installment of Stellaris: Season 08.

    Steam
    8 New Space Storms Introducednew contentMilestone

    Eight new storm types including Electric Storms and Nexus Storm added to the game.

    Steam
    3.13 “Vela” Free Update Releasedbug fix

    Includes various bug fixes and improvements to older features.

    Steam
    Three New Civics Addednew content

    New civics include Planetscapers, Astrometeorology, and Storm Devotion, each with unique benefits.

    Steam
    Cosmic Storms Mechanical Expansion Release Datenew contentMilestone

    The Cosmic Storms Mechanical Expansion is set to release on September 10th.

    Steam
    Galactic Weather Control Ascension Perknew content

    New ascension perk allows science ships to spawn storms in their systems.

    Steam
    Introduction of Two New Precursorsnew contentMilestone

    The adAkkaria Convention of Benevolence and The Inetian Traders, featuring archaeology sites and special projects.

    Steam
    New Civic: Storm Devotionnew content

    Provides access to the Storm Summoning Theater and Storm Dancer jobs, along with a new species trait.

    Steam
    New Civic: Planetscapersnew content

    Focuses on removing planetary blockers to create pristine environments.

    Steam
    Revisions to Thrall Worldsbalance change

    Thrall Worlds now provide Battle Thrall Districts and additional XP for armies trained there.

    Steam
    Introduction of Storm Chasers Originnew contentMilestone

    Start your game as a civilization that thrives on danger, born on a world ravaged by storms.

    Steam
    Buff to Betharian Power Plantbalance change

    Increased energy production from Technician Jobs at Betharian Power Plants.

    Steam
    New Storm Chasers Originnew content

    Players can now choose the Storm Chasers origin, gaining bonuses related to storms.

    Steam
    Changes to Planetary Resource Depositsbalance change

    Planetary deposits now increase mining districts and resource production instead of directly providing buildings.

    Steam
    Updates to Penal Coloniesbalance change

    Penal Colonies now reduce crime and provide unique Prison Industrial Districts.

    Steam
  18. 7 events
    New Planetary Decision: Hunkering Downgameplay

    Players can choose to 'Hunker Down' to reduce devastation gain during storms.

    Steam
    New Planetary Features and Anomaliesnew content

    Storms may leave behind new unique Planetary Features, Modifiers, and Anomalies.

    Steam
    Aftermath Modifiers from Stormsgameplay

    Storms leave behind unique Aftermath modifiers lasting for 3 years, with varying intensities.

    Steam
    Unique Effects of StormsgameplayMilestone

    Each of the 8 storms will have unique effects, including reduced chance for Emergency FTL jumps and monthly devastation.

    Steam
    Weather Mapmodenew content

    A new Weather mapmode will provide an overview of storm paths and effects.

    Steam
    New Buildings and Technologies for Storm Managementnew contentMilestone

    Introduction of Storm Attraction and Storm Repulsion buildings, along with the Storm Relief Center.

    Steam
    Introduction of Storm MechanicsgameplayMilestone

    New storm mechanics will allow storms to spawn randomly a few years after the game starts, affecting systems within their influence.

    Steam
  19. 6 events
    Announcing Cosmic Storms Expansiondlc releaseMilestone

    Episode 2 of Stellaris: Season 08, the Cosmic Storms mechanical expansion, will be released on September 10th, 2024.

    Steam
    Introduction of Eight New Cosmic Stormsnew contentMilestone

    Eight new storms with varying positive and negative effects will be introduced, enhancing gameplay.

    Steam
    Two New Precursor Event Chainsnew content

    Two new Precursor Event Chains have been introduced, revealing ancient histories and secrets.

    Steam
    Three New Civics for Storm Managementnew contentMilestone

    Three new Civics have been added, each offering unique strategies to harness the power of cosmic storms.

    Steam
    New Weather Map Modenew content

    A new weather map mode for forecasting cosmic storms and predicting their motion has been added.

    Steam
    New Technologies and Edicts Related to Stormsnew content

    New storm-related technologies, Edicts, Galactic community resolutions, and an Ascension Perk have been added.

    Steam
  20. 4 events
    Sparble's Stellar Hyper Constructs Modnew content

    Adds 27 new Megastructures, new planet and star classes, and various new gameplay features.

    Steam
    Dawn Of Ascension Modnew content

    Expands mid to end game content with new event chains and technologies related to dark matter power.

    Steam
    Extra Ship Components Modnew content

    Introduces an extended technology tree with upgraded versions of vanilla components and new weapon types.

    Steam
    Nanite Expansion Continued Modnew content

    Offers over 40 new technologies and various new components and buildings focused on nanotechnology.

    Steam
  21. 1 event
    Cosmic Storms Expansionnew contentMilestone

    Mechanical expansion coming in Q3 2024, introducing galactic storms with unique effects.

    Steam
  22. 1 event
    Fixed crash on game startup due to user directory accessbug fix

    Addressed a crash affecting players trying to start a new game when the file path included certain characters.

    Steam
  23. 13 events
    Virtuality Adoptions Production Penaltybalance change

    Virtuality Adoptions grants a -15% metallurgist and artisan production

    Steam
    Dark Matter Engines Resource Production Reducedbalance change

    Dark Matter Engines have been reduced from +60% Resource Production to +40%

    Steam
    Planetary Features Retained During Transformationsgameplay

    The unique planetary features added from the Transformation situation are now kept when turning a planet into an ecumenopolis or restoring a shattered ringworld.

    Steam
    Unlock Advanced Machine Traits via Synthetic Ascensionnew content

    Selecting the 'physical' path for Synthetic Ascension will unlock the advanced machine traits from the Modularity path for Machines.

    Steam
    Refugees Resettlement Changegameplay

    Refugees won't willingly resettle to the Synaptic Lathe anymore.

    Steam
    Solar System Tooltips Improvementquality of life

    Tooltips for solar systems will now include a summary of the system potential for both megastructures if you can construct Arc Furnaces or Habitats.

    Steam
    Unlock Virtual Economic Policy via Synthetic Ascensionnew content

    Selecting the 'virtual' path for Synthetic Ascension will unlock the Virtual Economic Policy from the Virtuality path for Machines.

    Steam
    Dismantling Kilostructures Featuregameplay

    Players can now dismantle select kilostructures such as Gateways, Hyper Relays, Dyson Swarms, and Arc Furnaces for a moderate energy and time investment.

    Steam
    Synthetic Fertility Event Chain Changesgameplay

    Completing the Synthetic Fertility event chain will now grant additional robot modification trait points and picks and award a unique free trait for your synthetically ascended population.

    Steam
    Rebalanced Synthetic Authoritiesbalance change
    Steam
    Election Term Modificationsgameplay

    Added the ability for Civics to modify the length and variance of election terms, with specific changes to Worker Cooperative and Shadow Council.

    Steam
    Commodities Consolidation Situation Updategameplay

    The Commodities Consolidation situation will now show if you are on track to produce enough consumer goods or if you do not have enough storage space to the quota.

    Steam
    Cybernetic Creed Changesgameplay

    Embracing a Cybernetic Creed no longer forces a template onto your species and now gives +10% Faction Approval when they become your sole Spiritualist faction.

    Steam
  24. 7 events
    Accessibility Improvements with Text-to-Speechquality of life

    Added support for text-to-speech in events as a major accessibility improvement in the 3.6 'Orion' update.

    Steam
    Advanced Text-to-Speech AI for Advisorsaudio

    Implementation of advanced text-to-speech AI technology to create voice for Cetana and the Cyberpunk advisor.

    Steam
    The Machine Age DLC Overviewnew contentMilestone

    The Machine Age is the largest pack ever released for Stellaris, featuring over double the amount of ships and FX, triple the characters and animations, and quadruple the 2D/Icon work.

    Steam
    New Ship Sets: Cybernetics and Machinesnew contentMilestone

    New ship sets introduced, including Cybernetics Ship Set and Machines Ship Set.

    Steam
    The Synthetic Queen Shipsnew contentMilestone

    Introduction of The Synthetic Queen Ships as part of the new content.

    Steam
    New UI Art for The Machine Agenew content

    New UI art introduced for various elements including Achievements, Technologies, and Buildings.

    Steam
    Cybernetic Portraits and Synthetic Portraitsnew contentMilestone

    Introduction of new Cybernetic and Synthetic Portraits as part of the new content.

    Steam
  25. 1 event
    Release of The Machine Age Expansiondlc releaseMilestone

    Major expansion for Stellaris, marking the first episode of Season 08.

    Steam
  26. 18 events
    Seven New Music Tracksnew content

    New music tracks added to enhance the gaming experience.

    Steam
    Reactive Cybernetic and Synthetic Portraitsnew content

    Two new sets of portraits representing advancements in Cybernetic and Synthetic Ascension.

    Steam
    New Endgame Crisis: Cetana, the Synthetic Queennew contentMilestone

    A new endgame crisis featuring Cetana, who promises to deliver the galaxy from suffering.

    Steam
    Three New Originsnew content

    New origins including Cybernetic Creed, Synthetic Fertility, and Arc Welders.

    Steam
    New End-Game Crisisnew contentMilestone

    Introduction of a new End-Game Crisis in The Machine Age expansion.

    Steam
    Six New Civicsnew content

    Introduction of six new civics for players to enhance their empires.

    Steam
    Stellaris: Season 08 - The Machine Agedlc releaseMilestone

    Major expansion arriving on May 7, 2024, focusing on technological augmentation and digitalization of consciousness.

    Steam
    New Shipsets and City Setsnew content

    Two new Shipsets and City Sets introduced in The Machine Age expansion.

    Steam
    New Situations and Advanced Government Authoritiesnew content

    New challenges and decisions for societies as they approach machine ascension.

    Steam
    New Origins and Civicsnew content

    Introduction of three new Origins and various new Civics in The Machine Age expansion.

    Steam
    Two New Shipsets: Cybernetic and Machinenew content

    New shipsets added for players to customize their fleets.

    Steam
    New Music Tracksaudio

    Seven new synthetic and cybernetic inspired music tracks added in The Machine Age expansion.

    Steam
    Two New Superstructures: Arc Furnace and Dyson Swarmnew content

    New superstructures available for players to build and utilize.

    Steam
    New Player Crisis Pathnew contentMilestone

    A new crisis path allowing players to explore the limits of technology and reality.

    Steam
    Three New Machine Ascension Pathsnew content

    Players can now customize their machine empires with three new ascension paths.

    Steam
    Become the Crisis Pathnew content

    New gameplay path introduced in The Machine Age expansion.

    Steam
    The Machine Age Expansion Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    The Machine Age expansion introduces new gameplay features and content focused on cybernetic augmentation and synthetic ascension.

    Steam
    New Pop Traitsnew content

    Introduction of new traits for pops within the game.

    Steam
  27. 6 events
    Improved Portrait Systemnew content

    The portrait system has been improved to show species' cyberization progress through several stages.

    Steam
    Machine Shipset Introductionnew content

    A dedicated machine shipset designed for robotic ships has been introduced.

    Steam
    The Machine Age DLC Announcementdlc releaseMilestone

    The Machine Age ascension pack is set to release on May 7th and is available for pre-purchase.

    Steam
    StellARTis Competition Announcementseasonal event

    The second-annual StellARTis competition theme is 'Everyday life in The Machine Age', accepting submissions until May 6th.

    Steam
    New Playable Species and Shipsetsnew contentMilestone

    Introduction of new playable species and shipsets in The Machine Age DLC.

    Steam
    Cybernetic Shipset Introductionnew content

    A new cybernetic shipset inspired by classic cars and retro tech has been developed.

    Steam
  28. 7 events
    Introduction of the Synaptic Lathe research facilitynew contentMilestone

    A new building that harnesses the power of minds to compute and store data, with upgrade options.

    Steam
    Galactic Nemesis renamed and reclassifiednew contentMilestone

    Galactic Nemesis will now be available as a fourth Ascension Perk in version 3.12.

    Steam
    New species purge type for Synaptic Lathenew content

    Ability to set species to use the Synaptic Service purge type for automatic resettlement.

    Steam
    Applied Infinity Theses for experimental gameplaynew contentMilestone

    New feature allowing players to experiment on reality with potential galactic effects.

    Steam
    Horizon Needle for universe creationnew contentMilestone

    New mechanic for embarking on a journey to create a new universe based on player choices.

    Steam
    Introduction of Cosmogenesis Ascension Perknew contentMilestone

    New Ascension Perk allowing empires to pursue a crisis path through callous indifference.

    Steam
    Multiplayer Resync featurenew content

    New button to resync games in case of Out of Sync errors, improving multiplayer experience.

    Steam
  29. 1 event
    Rick the Cube Species Portraitnew content

    New Machine species portrait available immediately with the purchase of Stellaris: Season 08.

    Steam
  30. 2 events
    Upcoming DLC Bundle Featuring Rick the Cubedlc releaseMilestone

    Rick the Cube will be available for purchasers of an unannounced future Stellaris DLC bundle.

    Steam
    Introduction of Rick the Cube Character Portraitnew content

    A new character portrait, Rick the Cube, has been introduced for Stellaris.

    Steam
  31. 8 events
    Extended Assimilation Capacity for Machine Empiresquality of life

    All machine empires can now assimilate other machines or robots into their main species.

    Steam
    New Ascension Paths for Machinesnew contentMilestone

    Access to 3 new Ascension Paths for Individualistic and Gestalt Machines, replacing the current Synthetics tree.

    Steam
    Machine Leaders Lifespan Changesgameplay

    Machine leaders now have a lifespan of 100 years and are affected by lifespan-increasing technologies.

    Steam
    New History Traits for Machine Empiresgameplay

    Added 0 point history traits for Machine species, allowing players to choose their backstory with minor bonuses.

    Steam
    Introduction of Machine Ship Setnew content

    New Machine ship set introduced, including the Machine Corvette.

    Steam
    Introduction of Individualistic Machinesnew contentMilestone

    Players can now create non-Gestalt Machine Empires with their own motivations and desires.

    Steam
    New Origins Available for Machine Empiresnew content

    Relaxed restrictions on several Origins for Machine Empires, including Syncretic Evolution and Void Dwellers.

    Steam
    Changes to Machine Habitabilitybalance change

    Machines now use a habitability system similar to organics with a 50% habitability floor and traits covering entire planet categories.

    Steam
  32. 6 events
    Launch of Synthetic Fertility Originnew contentMilestone

    An origin focused on the challenges of synthetic reproduction and survival.

    Steam
    Arc Welders Origin for Machine Empiresnew contentMilestone

    A new origin for Machine empires focusing on resource exploitation.

    Steam
    Introduction of Cybernetic Creed Originnew contentMilestone

    A spiritualist fast track to Cybernetics with unique traits and choices.

    Steam
    Advanced Government Authoritiesnew contentMilestone

    New advanced authorities for cybernetic societies with unique relics.

    Steam
    Introduction of Cyberization and Synthesization Situationsnew contentMilestone

    New narrative situations for shaping cybernetic and synthetic processes.

    Steam
    Mechanist Origin Updatebalance change

    Mechanist now grants +2 machine trait points and an extra trait pick.

    Steam
  33. 10 events
    New Ascension Paths for Machine Empiresnew contentMilestone

    New paths for Cybernetic and Synthetic Ascension.

    Steam
    New Species Traits and Portraitsnew content

    New species traits for Cyborgs, Machines, and Robots, along with cybernetic and synthetic portraits.

    Steam
    New Civics for Empiresnew content

    Six new civics provide additional choices for your empires, including Corporate and Hive Mind options.

    Steam
    New Shipsets, Diplomatic Rooms, and City Setsnew content

    Includes two new shipsets, diplomatic rooms, and city sets.

    Steam
    New Player Crisis Path and End-Game Crisisnew contentMilestone

    Introduction of a new player crisis path and a new end-game crisis.

    Steam
    New Origins: Cybernetic Creed and Synthetic Fertilitynew contentMilestone

    Includes three new origins such as Cybernetic Creed and Synthetic Fertility.

    Steam
    The Machine Age Expansion Announcementdlc releaseMilestone

    Major expansion focusing on cybernetic, synthetic, and machine themes, releasing in Q2 2024.

    Steam
    New Music Tracksaudio

    Seven new music tracks inspired by synthetic and cybernetic themes.

    Steam
    Individualistic Non-Gestalt Machine Empiresnew contentMilestone

    Explore the game as non-Gestalt, Individualist Machine Empires.

    Steam
    Introduction of Mid-Game Structuresnew content

    Two new mid-game structures: Arc Furnace and Dyson Swarm.

    Steam
  34. 17 events
    Foreign Consciousness Trait Becomes Destiny Traitbalance change

    The Foreign Consciousness trait is now classified as a destiny trait.

    Steam
    Conversion Between Sovereign Guardianship and Corporate Protectorate Civics Allowedgameplay
    Steam
    Zombie and Nerve Stapled Pop Demotion Fixedbug fix

    If a Zombie or Nerve Stapled pop becomes a specialist or ruler, they should be demoted much faster.

    Steam
    Anglers Civic Swaps with Trawling Operationsbalance change

    The Anglers civic now swaps to Trawling Operations if you reform your government into a megacorp and vice versa.

    Steam
    Difficulty Adjusted Technology Costs Slider Addednew content

    A new slider that adjusts technology costs based on tier and game difficulty has been introduced.

    Steam
    Gangsters No Longer Assassinate Chosen Onesbug fix

    Gangsters should no longer assassinate Chosen Ones or Legendary leaders.

    Steam
    Apologize and Annex Pre-FTLsgameplay

    If you have a colony in a system when pre-FTLs become spacefaring, you can apologize and annex them.

    Steam
    All Pop Types Happy on Gaia Worldsbalance change

    All pop types will now be happy while living on a Gaia world.

    Steam
    Progenitor Hive Speed Malus and Bonuses Adjustedbalance change

    Speed malus and bonuses now only affect military ships, removing the need for science ship escorts.

    Steam
    Notification for New Pop Settling in Zeyagameplay

    Added notification message when a new pop settles in Zeya, a Gaia planet in Azilash.

    Steam
    Khan Awakening Event Button Fixedbug fix

    When the Khan awakens, the event will now properly have a go-to button.

    Steam
    Civics Can Be Removed and Readded After Jump Drivesbalance change

    Eager Explorers, Privatized Exploration, and Exploration Protocols civics can be removed and readded after researching Jump Drives.

    Steam
    Seddom System Introducednew content

    The Seddom system has been added to the game.

    Steam
    Eager Explorers Civic Swaps with Privatized Explorationbalance change

    The Eager Explorers civic now swaps to Privatized Exploration if you reform your government into a megacorp and vice versa.

    Steam
    Truce for All Participants After War Endsgameplay

    Every participant in a war now receives a truce with others after the war concludes.

    Steam
    Distinct Sliders for Technology and Tradition Costsbalance change

    Technology and Tradition costs are now distinct sliders in galaxy setup.

    Steam
    Dimensional Locks Forbid Access Without Communicationsgameplay

    Dimensional Locks now prevent access to countries that lack communications.

    Steam
  35. 15 events
    Progenitor Hive Speed Malus Adjustedbalance change

    Progenitor Hive speed malus and bonuses now only affect military ships, removing the need for science ship escorts.

    Steam
    Dimensional Locks Restrictiongameplay

    Dimensional Locks now forbid access to countries without communications.

    Steam
    Improved Anomaly Spawning Logicquality of life

    Improved spawning logic for anomalies that clear deposits to not spawn on planets with strategic resources.

    Steam
    Fixed Cyborg Zombies Spawn Ratebug fix

    Fixed cyborg zombies having a 100% chance of spawning instead of 33%.

    Steam
    Distinct Sliders for Technology and Tradition Costsbalance change

    Technology and Tradition costs are now distinct sliders in galaxy setup.

    Steam
    Apologize and Annex Pre-FTLsgameplay

    If you have a colony in a system when pre-FTLs become space faring, you can apologize and annex them.

    Steam
    Seedom System Addednew content

    The Seedom system has been added to the game.

    Steam
    Fixed Marauder Galleon Componentsbug fix

    Added missing required components to the Marauder Galleon.

    Steam
    New Notification for Pop Settlingnew content

    Added notification message when new pop settles in Zeya (Gaia planet in Azilash).

    Steam
    Truce After Wargameplay

    Every participant in a war now gets a truce with the others after it ends, even if they were on the same side.

    Steam
    Fixed Leader Upkeep Tooltipbug fix

    Added missing class name and icon in the leader upkeep tooltip.

    Steam
    Conversion Between Civics Allowedgameplay

    Allowed conversion between Sovereign Guardianship and Corporate Protectorate civics.

    Steam
    Corrected Draw Weight for Shipbreaker Traitbug fix

    Corrected draw weight for Shipbreaker trait.

    Steam
    Knights of the Toxic God Adjustmentsbalance change

    Balance adjustments to the Knights of the Toxic God to align their behavior with other economic bonuses.

    Steam
    Difficulty Adjusted Technology Costs Slidernew content

    Slider added to galaxy generation to adjust technology costs based on tier and game difficulty.

    Steam
  36. 31 events
    Improved AI decision-making for 'Find Military Applications' Artifact Actionai
    Steam
    Fleet Maneuvers event can no longer happen in capital systemsbug fix
    Steam
    Refugees will now flee to Rogue Servitors if welcomed as Bio-trophiesbalance change
    Steam
    Gangsters should no longer assassinate Chosen Ones or Legendary leadersbug fix
    Steam
    Become the Crisis AI empires will always decline becoming vassals to awakened empiresbug fix
    Steam
    Improved AI logic for Strip Mining decisionai
    Steam
    Fixed rare case where the Shard would not turn hostile against the playerbug fix
    Steam
    Marauder ships now have a larger amount of armor for most ship sizesbalance change
    Steam
    Vultaumar III will now have both alloys and mineral depositsbug fix
    Steam
    Increased chance for AI Hive-Mind empires to research terraforming technologiesai
    Steam
    Puddle technician drone job is now properly classified as a drone jobbug fix
    Steam
    Reduced AI willingness to accept trade deals for food or consumer goodsai
    Steam
    Improved spawning logic for anomalies to avoid spawning on strategic resource planetsbug fix
    Steam
    Atomic Clock event will now trigger correctly after 42 years and 3 daysbug fix
    Steam
    Upscaling the Messenger will now properly remove negative modifiers from shipsbug fix
    Steam
    Sentinel Order should no longer spawn in disconnected systemsbug fix
    Steam
    Xenophobic leaders are now half as likely to accept brainslugsbug fix
    Steam
    Empires valuing other species will get extra annoyed by genocide or necrophagingbalance change
    Steam
    Zombie or Nerve Stapled pops should be demoted faster if they lie on their resumebug fix
    Steam
    Authoritarianism popularity should not increase due to egalitarian councilorsbug fix
    Steam
    Fixed Lush Planet Anomaly requiring Sol to have spawnedbug fix
    Steam
    Pre-FTL nations can no longer have multiple machine uprisings after fighting off the firstbug fix
    Steam
    Manifesti event chain will properly end if apprehended early enoughbug fix
    Steam
    Imperial Fiefdom AI will no longer consider subjects as viable overlordsbug fix
    Steam
    Expel Corporation war goal now removes Branch Offices from allies' planetsbug fix
    Steam
    Irass III will now have both alloys and mineral deposits; Irass VIII gains missing exotic gasesbug fix
    Steam
    Hyperlanes should no longer attach to sealed systemsbug fix
    Steam
    Horizon Signal Event Chain will now prioritize head of research for narrative eventsbug fix
    Steam
    Gestalt empires can now sell minor artifacts on the galactic marketbalance change
    Steam
    Fixed error occurring if a scientist dies before clicking final dig site eventbug fix
    Steam
    Fixed checks for Debris Field anomaly making it rarer than it should bebug fix
    Steam
  37. 3 events
    Introduction of Resort Worldsnew content

    Resort Worlds technology now allows the creation of Resort Worlds on upgraded capital buildings without minimum planet size restrictions.

    Steam
    Resort Worlds functionality updatedbalance change

    Resort Worlds now provide Resort Districts that offer Housing, Building Slots, and Resort Worker jobs, replacing the previous empire-wide Amenities reduction.

    Steam
    Ascension Theory moved to Tier 4balance change

    Ascension Theory is now available at Tier 4 instead of Tier 5, requiring completion of at least six tradition trees.

    Steam
  38. 11 events
    Buffed Event Options in Knights' Questbalance change

    Options that improve their capital are now better balanced compared to knight job improvements.

    Steam
    Tweaked Naval Cap and Fleet Command Limit Technologiesbalance change
    Steam
    Reduced Naval Cap Granted by Technologiesbalance change
    Steam
    Difficulty Adjusted Technology Costs Slider Addedgameplay

    A new slider adjusts technology costs based on tier and game difficulty.

    Steam
    Removed Breakthrough Technologiesbalance change
    Steam
    Decreased Research Produced by Unemployed Pops with Utopian Abundancebalance change
    Steam
    Reverted Base Technology Costs to 3.10.4 Valuesbalance change

    Increased cost between tiers is now handled by the Difficulty Adjusted Technology Costs slider.

    Steam
    Added Tier 2 Advanced Bio-Reactor Technology and Buildingnew content

    Advanced Bio-Reactors further reduce food output of farmers for exotic gas output.

    Steam
    Significant Changes to Bio-Reactorsbalance change

    Bio-Reactors are now a tier 1 rare technology and reduce food output of farmer jobs.

    Steam
    Reverted Changes to Knights Research Outputbalance change
    Steam
    Removed Majority of Researcher Upkeep Modifiersbalance change
    Steam
  39. 12 events
    Ursa Major Leader Introductionnew content
    Steam
    Nar Leader Introductionnew content
    Steam
    Release of Mod Jam 2024 Contentnew contentMilestone

    The Mod Jam mod will release today, featuring 26 new leaders created by participants.

    Steam
    The Spymaster Ralph Fasmid Leader Introductionnew content

    A leader inspired by espionage films, exclusive to Megacorps.

    Steam
    Spirit of the Junction Leader Introductionnew content
    Steam
    Venerable Bubbles Leader Introductionnew content

    A leader with a humorous inspiration.

    Steam
    The Synthmind Sage Leader Introductionnew content
    Steam
    Zob, Collector of Minds Leader Introductionnew content

    A leader that gains power as players add their own leaders, enhancing role-playing gameplay.

    Steam
    Vizierch Raffar Leader Introductionnew content

    A new leader inspired by the scheming vizier trope and elements from WH40k’s Necrons and Dr Who’s Cybermen.

    Steam
    Naodeus Leader Introductionnew content

    A benevolent magical being from a pen & paper campaign, now introduced as a leader.

    Steam
    Mictla, Whispering Aggregation Leader Introductionnew content

    A leader with a unique leveling system and significant impact on gameplay decisions.

    Steam
    Daniel Reinhard Leader Introductionnew content

    A character representing the darker aspects of religion and spirituality, inspired by cult leaders.

    Steam
  40. 3 events
    Feature Freeze Announcement for MODJAM2024modding

    Modders have until 5 PM CET to submit feature-complete versions of their mods.

    Steam
    Introduction of Legendary Leaders for MODJAM2024new content

    Eight new Legendary Leaders introduced as part of the MODJAM2024 event.

    Steam
    Community Testing Opportunity for MODJAM2024quality of life

    Players can join Discord to help test mod submissions and report bugs.

    Steam