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# Append {{code|-dx11}} to the end of the {{code|Target:}} input field, ensuring a space between {{code|stellaris.exe}} and {{code|-dx11}}. | # Append {{code|-dx11}} to the end of the {{code|Target:}} input field, ensuring a space between {{code|stellaris.exe}} and {{code|-dx11}}. | ||
# Start the game using this shortcut. | # Start the game using this shortcut. | ||
− | {{ii}} Starting the game in exclusive fullscreen mode will | + | ''Notes:'' |
+ | {{ii}} Starting the game in exclusive fullscreen mode using DX11 will result in a broken user interface. Use windowed or borderless fullscreen mode instead. | ||
{{ii}} Adding {{code|-dx11}} as a launch option in the Steam properties menu of Stellaris will not work. This passes the argument to the launcher ({{file|dowser.exe}}), which is the default executable, not the game executable ({{file|stellaris.exe}}).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/281990/config/|title=Stellaris launch options on SteamDB|date=2021-02-18}}</ref> | {{ii}} Adding {{code|-dx11}} as a launch option in the Steam properties menu of Stellaris will not work. This passes the argument to the launcher ({{file|dowser.exe}}), which is the default executable, not the game executable ({{file|stellaris.exe}}).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/281990/config/|title=Stellaris launch options on SteamDB|date=2021-02-18}}</ref> | ||
{{ii}} GOG Galaxy users can add {{file|stellaris.exe}} with argument {{code|-dx11}} as a launch option and set it as default. | {{ii}} GOG Galaxy users can add {{file|stellaris.exe}} with argument {{code|-dx11}} as a launch option and set it as default. |
Revision as of 00:14, 24 April 2021
Developers | |
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Paradox Development Studio | |
Publishers | |
Paradox Interactive | |
Engines | |
Clausewitz | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 9, 2016 |
macOS (OS X) | May 9, 2016 |
Linux | May 9, 2016 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 78 |
OpenCritic | 81 |
IGDB | 79 |
General information
- Official forum
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Stellaris Wiki
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Publisher website | Nova Edition and Galaxy Edition also available. Grants Steam version by linking accounts. | |||
Galaxy Edition also available | ||||
GOG.com | Nova Edition and Galaxy Edition also available. | |||
Green Man Gaming | Nova Edition and Galaxy Edition also available. | |||
Humble Store | Nova Edition and Galaxy Edition also available. | |||
Microsoft Store | Xbox Game Pass for PC | |||
Steam | Nova Edition and Galaxy Edition also available. Grants Paradox version by linking accounts. |
- DRM-free version is downloaded through the Paradox Launcher; post-download the game is entirely DRM-free.
- All versions require a Paradox Account for multiplayer.
Version differences
Standard Edition
The complete game. Premium editions only add cosmetic content.
Nova Edition
- Digital Original Soundtrack
- Nova forum icon
Galaxy Edition
- Digital Original Soundtrack
- Galaxy forum icon
- Digital Collector's Book (e-book)
- Stellaris: Infinite Frontiers novel (e-book)
- Forum avatar
- Signed wallpaper
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Stellaris\ |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Documents/Paradox Interactive/Stellaris/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/Paradox Interactive/Stellaris/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Stellaris\ |
Microsoft Store | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Stellaris GamePass\save games |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Documents/Paradox Interactive/Stellaris/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/Paradox Interactive/Stellaris/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Use Triple monitors UI fix 5760x1080 (see Guide for other resolutions). | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | UI does not automatically scale with resolution, so UI Scaling must be manually-adjusted. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | 2x-8x MSAA | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Configurable in settings.txt |
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60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
DirectX 11
- As of version 2.8.0, experimental support for DirectX 11 is available.[1] This enables improved load times[2] and possible performance gains.
Enable DirectX 11 |
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Notes:
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Configurable in settings.txt "mouse_speed=50.000000" (default) |
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Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Japanese | See here. | |||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Thai | See here. Base game only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play | Hotjoin possible |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | Server browser available, but no automated matchmaking.[citation needed] | |
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Game launcher fails to start game
- Beginning with version 3.0 and the Nemesis expansion, the game launcher may fail to start the game.[4]
Change display mode to Fullscreen Borderless or Windowed[5] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c, 11.4 | DirectX 11 support is experimental. See DirectX 11. |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | 64-bit only since 2.3 "Wolfe". | ||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | 7, 8, 8.1, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon II X4 640 3.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Quad 9400 2.66 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 850 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3 2100 3.1 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon HD 5770 Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | AMD Radeon HD 6850 Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.8.5 | 10.11 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i5 2.9 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 6750 Nvidia GeForce 320 1 GB of VRAM | AMD Radeon R9 390M Nvidia GeForce GTX 750M |
- A 64-bit operating system is recommended.
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 14.04 | Ubuntu 14.04 |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon II X4 640 3.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Quad 9400 2.66 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 850 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3 2100 3.1 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon HD 5770 Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 1 GB of VRAM | AMD Radeon HD 6850 Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
References
- ↑ [Dev Team] 2.8.0 (Butler) Patch Released [checksum ce2a] - last accessed on 2021-02-18
- ↑ Use the -dx11 parameter if you can! - last accessed on 2021-02-18
- ↑ Stellaris launch options on SteamDB - last accessed on 2021-02-18
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - Game failing to launch - last accessed on 2021-04-23
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - Game failing to launch (reply #8) - last accessed on 2021-04-23
- "This type of thread keeps popping up every couple of days, and most of the time the solution is to change the display mode to borderless or windowed."