Difference between revisions of "Stellaris"
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Stellaris cover.jpg | |cover = Stellaris cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Paradox Development Studio}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Paradox Development Studio}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Paradox Arctic|DLC}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Paradox Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Paradox Interactive}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1713/stellaris|81}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1713/stellaris|81}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|stellaris|79}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|stellaris|79}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Continuous turn-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Free-roaming camera }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select, Multiple select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | 4X }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Stellaris }} | ||
|steam appid = 281990 | |steam appid = 281990 | ||
+ | |steam appid side = 447680, 447681, 447682, 447683, 447684, 447685, 447686, 447687, 447750, 461071, 461073, 461461, 462720, 497660, 498870, 518910, 553280, 554350, 616190, 616191, 633310, 642750, 716670, 756010, 844810, 944290, 1045980, 1140000, 1140001, 1341520, 1522090, 1749080, 1889490, 2115770, 2277860, 2380030, 2534090, 2840100 | ||
|gogcom id = 1508702879 | |gogcom id = 1508702879 | ||
+ | |gogcom id side= 1468493317, 1696339098, 1122806862, 1209094315, 1253915653, 1292954230, 1316465607, 1319768827, 1420212493, 1439311238, 1488827509, 1490429179, 1602382142, 1619776270, 1790030450, 1863527056, 1892453534, 1978231244, 1988097366, 1999794856, 2062279897, 2106739867, 2112845659, 1414149508, 1210745577, 2048809075, 1558204482, 1775099226 | ||
|official site= https://www.paradoxplaza.com/stellaris/STST01G-MASTER.html | |official site= https://www.paradoxplaza.com/stellaris/STST01G-MASTER.html | ||
|hltb = 37186 | |hltb = 37186 | ||
+ | |lutris = stellaris | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 78206 |
|wikipedia = Stellaris (video game) | |wikipedia = Stellaris (video game) | ||
|winehq = 17537 | |winehq = 17537 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | |||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3008-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|3008-3|Galaxy Edition}} also available | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3008-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|3008-3|Galaxy Edition}} also available | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | stellaris | DRM-free | [https://www.gog.com/game/stellaris_nova_edition Nova Edition] and [https://www.gog.com/game/stellaris_galaxy_edition Galaxy Edition] also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | stellaris | DRM-free* | [https://www.gog.com/game/stellaris_nova_edition Nova Edition] and [https://www.gog.com/game/stellaris_galaxy_edition Galaxy Edition] also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
{{Availability/row| GMG | stellaris | Steam | {{store link|GMG|stellaris-nova-edition|Nova Edition}} and {{store link|GMG|stellaris-galaxy-edition|Galaxy Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | stellaris | Steam | {{store link|GMG|stellaris-nova-edition|Nova Edition}} and {{store link|GMG|stellaris-galaxy-edition|Galaxy Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | stellaris | Steam | {{store link|Humble|stellaris-nova-edition|Nova Edition}} and {{store link|Humble|stellaris-galaxy-edition|Galaxy Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | stellaris | Steam | {{store link|Humble|stellaris-nova-edition|Nova Edition}} and {{store link|Humble|stellaris-galaxy-edition|Galaxy Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nxqpgmr917r | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nxqpgmr917r | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 281990 | Steam | Nova Edition and Galaxy Edition also available. Grants [https://play.paradoxplaza.com/ Paradox] version by linking accounts. | Download | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 281990 | Steam | Nova Edition and Galaxy Edition also available. Grants [https://play.paradoxplaza.com/ Paradox] version by linking accounts. | Download | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www.paradoxplaza.com/stellaris | DRM-free* | [https://www.paradoxplaza.com/stellaris-nova-edition Nova Edition] and [https://www.paradoxplaza.com/stellaris-galaxy-edition Galaxy Edition] also available. Grants Steam version by linking accounts. | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} DRM-free version is downloaded through the [https://play.paradoxplaza.com/ Paradox Launcher;] post-download the game is | + | {{ii}} DRM-free* version is downloaded through the [https://play.paradoxplaza.com/ Paradox Launcher;] post-download the base game is DRM-free, while DLCs requires being signed in to a [https://www.paradoxplaza.com Paradox Account] to authenticate ownership. |
{{ii}} All versions require a [https://www.paradoxplaza.com Paradox Account] for multiplayer. | {{ii}} All versions require a [https://www.paradoxplaza.com Paradox Account] for multiplayer. | ||
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* Forum avatar | * Forum avatar | ||
* Signed wallpaper | * Signed wallpaper | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |cross-game bonus = | ||
+ | |dlc = The DLC include species, stories, units and mechanics. | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | Plantoids Species Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | Leviathans Story Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | Utopia | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | Horizon Signal | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | Nova Edition Upgrade Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | Galaxy Edition Upgrade Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | Anniversary Portraits | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | Synthetic Dawn Story Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | Apocalypse | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | Humanoids Species Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | Distant Stars Story Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | MegaCorp | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | Ancient Relics Story Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | Lithoids Species Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | Federations | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | Necroids Species Pack| | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | Nemesis | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | Aquatics Species Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | Overlord | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | Toxoids Species Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | First Contact Story Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | Galactic Paragons | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | Astral Planes | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | The Machine Age | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Paradox Interactive\Stellaris\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Paradox Interactive\Stellaris\}} | ||
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
− | {{Game data/config|OS X| | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/Paradox Interactive/Stellaris/}} |
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Paradox Interactive/Stellaris/}} | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Paradox Interactive/Stellaris/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Paradox Interactive\Stellaris\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Paradox Interactive\Stellaris\}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Paradox Interactive\Stellaris GamePass\save games}} | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Paradox Interactive\Stellaris GamePass\save games}} | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|OS X| | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/Paradox Interactive/Stellaris/}} |
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Paradox Interactive/Stellaris/}} | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Paradox Interactive/Stellaris/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
− | |||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/stellaris/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/stellaris/en | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = 2x-8x [[MSAA]] | |antialiasing notes = 2x-8x [[MSAA]] | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Configurable in <code>settings.txt</code> | |vsync notes = Configurable in <code>settings.txt</code> | ||
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|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | <gallery> | |
− | + | Stellaris_Graphics_Settings.jpg|In-game graphics settings | |
− | + | Stellaris Launcher Graphics Options.png|Game launcher graphics settings | |
− | + | Stellaris In-Game Gameplay Settings.png|In-game gameplay settings | |
− | + | Stellaris In-Game Multiplayer Chat Accessibility Settings.png|In-game multiplayer chat accessibility settings. | |
− | + | </gallery> | |
− | |||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
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|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = always on |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = 7.1 |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = See [https://github.com/Neurone/stellaris-italian-translation/releases here] or [https://www.facebook.com/StellarisITA/ here]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
|matchmaking = false | |matchmaking = false | ||
− | |matchmaking notes = | + | |matchmaking notes = Server browser available, but no automated matchmaking.{{cn|date=2021-04-23|reason=}} |
|p2p = unknown | |p2p = unknown | ||
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Game launcher fails to start game=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Beginning with version 3.0 and the Nemesis expansion, the game launcher may fail to start the game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/281990/discussions/0/3131667021976783720/|title=Steam Community Discussion - Game failing to launch|date=2021-04-23}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Change display mode to [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Fullscreen Borderless]] or [[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/281990/discussions/0/3131667021976783720/#c3131667021980007509|title=Steam Community Discussion - Game failing to launch (reply #8)|date=2021-04-23|snippet=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.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9.0c, 11 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c, 11 |
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
− | |opengl versions = | + | |opengl versions = 2.1 |
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = 64-bit only since 2.3 "Wolfe". | |windows exe notes = 64-bit only since 2.3 "Wolfe". | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = false | |macos intel 32-bit app = false | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = true | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= false | |linux 32-bit executable= false | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= true | |linux 64-bit executable= true | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 7 | + | |minOS = 7 SP1 |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i3-530 |
− | |minCPU2 = | + | |minCPU2 = AMD FX-6350 |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 4 GB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 10 GB |
− | |minGPU = AMD Radeon | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 |
− | | | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5870<br/>AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 |
+ | |minGPU3 = Intel HD Graphics 4600 | ||
|minVRAM = 1 GB | |minVRAM = 1 GB | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
|minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible | ||
+ | |minother = Broadband Internet connection | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 10 |
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5-3570K |
− | |recCPU2 = | + | |recCPU2 = AMD Ryzen 5 2400G |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = |
− | |recGPU = AMD Radeon | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti |
− | | | + | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon R7 370 |
+ | |recVRAM = 1 GB (Nvidia), 2 GB (AMD) | ||
+ | |recDX = 12 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
− | |minOS = 10. | + | |minOS = 10.11 |
− | |minCPU = Intel Core i5 | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i5-4570S |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 8 GB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 10 GB |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GT 750M |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = |
|minVRAM = 1 GB | |minVRAM = 1 GB | ||
+ | |minother = Broadband Internet connection | ||
− | |recOS = 10. | + | |recOS = 10.13 |
− | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5-4670 |
− | |recGPU = AMD Radeon | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 780M |
− | | | + | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon R7 370 |
+ | |recVRAM = 4 GB (Nvidia), 2 GB (AMD) | ||
|notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is recommended. | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is recommended. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Linux | |OSfamily = Linux | ||
− | |minOS = Ubuntu | + | |minOS = Ubuntu 20.04 |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i3-530 |
− | |minCPU2 = | + | |minCPU2 = AMD FX-6350 |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 4 GB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 12 GB |
− | |minGPU = AMD Radeon | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 |
− | | | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5870<br/>AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 |
+ | |minGPU3 = Intel HD Graphics 4600 | ||
|minVRAM = 1 GB | |minVRAM = 1 GB | ||
+ | |minother = Broadband Internet connection | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5-3570K |
− | |recCPU2 = | + | |recCPU2 = AMD Ryzen 5 2400G |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = |
− | |recGPU = AMD Radeon | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti |
− | | | + | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon R7 370 |
+ | |recVRAM = 1 GB (Nvidia), 2 GB (AMD) | ||
|notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
− | + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Revision as of 22:52, 7 May 2024
Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
Developers | |
---|---|
Paradox Development Studio | |
DLC | Paradox Arctic |
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 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | Cosmetic |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Continuous turn-based |
Perspectives | Free-roaming camera |
Controls | Point and select, Multiple select |
Genres | 4X |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Stellaris |
Stellaris | |
---|---|
Stellaris | 2016 |
Nexus 5X | 2024 |
Stellaris is a singleplayer and multiplayer free-roaming camera 4X game in the Stellaris series.
General information
- Official forum
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Stellaris Wiki
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
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. | |||
Publisher website (unavailable) | Nova Edition and Galaxy Edition also available. Grants Steam version by linking accounts. |
- DRM-free* version is downloaded through the Paradox Launcher; post-download the base game is DRM-free, while DLCs requires being signed in to a Paradox Account to authenticate ownership.
- 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
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
DLC | The DLC include species, stories, units and mechanics. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Plantoids Species Pack | ||
Leviathans Story Pack | ||
Utopia | ||
Horizon Signal | ||
Nova Edition Upgrade Pack | ||
Galaxy Edition Upgrade Pack | ||
Anniversary Portraits | ||
Synthetic Dawn Story Pack | ||
Apocalypse | ||
Humanoids Species Pack | ||
Distant Stars Story Pack | ||
MegaCorp | ||
Ancient Relics Story Pack | ||
Lithoids Species Pack | ||
Federations | ||
Necroids Species Pack | ||
Nemesis | ||
Aquatics Species Pack | ||
Overlord | ||
Toxoids Species Pack | ||
First Contact Story Pack | ||
Galactic Paragons | ||
Astral Planes | ||
The Machine Age |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Stellaris\ |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/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 |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Stellaris\ |
Microsoft Store | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Stellaris GamePass\save games |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Documents/Paradox Interactive/Stellaris/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/Paradox Interactive/Stellaris/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
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. |
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 | 7.1 | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | See here or here. | |||
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.[1]
Change display mode to Fullscreen Borderless or Windowed[2] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c, 11 | |
OpenGL | 2.1 | |
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 SP1 | 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-530 AMD FX-6350 |
Intel Core i5-3570K AMD Ryzen 5 2400G |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 ATI Radeon HD 5870 AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 Intel HD Graphics 4600 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti AMD Radeon R7 370 1 GB (Nvidia), 2 GB (AMD) of VRAM DirectX 12 compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
Other | Broadband Internet connection |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.11 | 10.13 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-4570S | Intel Core i5-4670 |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 750M 1 GB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 780M AMD Radeon R7 370 4 GB (Nvidia), 2 GB (AMD) of VRAM |
Other | Broadband Internet connection |
- A 64-bit operating system is recommended.
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 20.04 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-530 AMD FX-6350 |
Intel Core i5-3570K AMD Ryzen 5 2400G |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 ATI Radeon HD 5870 AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 Intel HD Graphics 4600 1 GB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti AMD Radeon R7 370 1 GB (Nvidia), 2 GB (AMD) of VRAM |
Other | Broadband Internet connection |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
References
- ↑ 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."
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