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Stellaris

by Paradox Development Studio

  • Released May 9, 2016
  • $49.99
  • 32 h to beat
  • Linux
  • Mac
  • PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • PlayStation 4
  • PlayStation 5
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S

86%positive reviews

169,051 positive28,258 negative

What players say

Pros

  • Deep space strategy with many options

  • Lots of content and mod support

Cons

  • Predatory expansion pricing

  • Performance drops in late game

Mixed

  • Some call it a great 4X game, others find Paradox's model frustrating

Developer disclosed AI use
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We employ generative AI technologies during the creation of some assets. Typically this involves the ideation of content and visual reference material. These elements represent a minor component of the overall development. AI has been used to generate voices for an AI antagonist and a player advisor.

System requirements

Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit

Processor: Intel® iCore™ i3-530 or AMD® FX-6350

Memory: 4 GB RAM

Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 or AMD® ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 (1GB VRAM), or AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11 or Intel® HD Graphics 4600

DirectX: Version 9.0c

Network: Broadband Internet connection

Storage: 10 GB available space

Sound Card: Direct X 9.0c- compatible sound card

Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection

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Stellaris is a real-time 4X grand strategy game set in a procedurally generated galaxy. Players control an interstellar civilization, exploring star systems connected by hyperlane networks, colonizing habitable worlds, and managing their empire's economy across resources like energy, minerals, and…