This unofficial guide for Stellaris – game is contains developed Paradox Interactive , contains information management growth galactic empire . Inside , you is find find starting tips , description basic rules mechanisms help attain supremacy space . guide is explain explain interface elements aspects help maintain steady pace growth .

Stellaris is a real time strategy taking place in space, in which you can traverse gigantic, procedurally generated galaxies. The main factor discerning this title is immense freedom to do what you wish. You can play as various civilizations and/or take up different rules, e.g. strive towards elimination of all races or focus on peaceful growth that places more emphasis on diplomacy and new technologies. Stellaris‘ unique trait is the fact that the project is still supported by its developers, who constantly add new content or improve the game mechanisms.

Tips novice players

1. Play the tutorial. Thanks to it, you’ll be able to get acquainted with the interface, controls, and above others, learn how to play. Skipping the tutorial is not recommended, even if you had played similar titles. Some of the mechanics are unique and understanding them may save you from defeat.
2. Don’t ignore the messages appearing on the screen. They may contain very important information, ignoring which can lead to an unpleasant situation (e.g. a military conflict with a neighboring civilization), or you can be left with an unexpected outcome of your actions.
3. Even if Stellaris is a real time strategy, it has a pause option. This is especially useful in initial stages of the game, as well as during dangerous moments where you receive a lot of messages or conduct military operations. Pause will enable you to read the messages or plan the next actions.
4. Remember all of the important keyboard shortcuts (if you’re playing on a PC) or the control setup on a gamepad (if you’re playing on a console). This will allow you to complete actions much faster, which is especially useful when dealing with a lot of micromanagement. PC controls are listed on a different page of this guide.
5. Avoid choosing too high difficulty level. On lower difficulty levels, AI is rather passive, but this may help you get acquainted with the basic mechanisms of the game, such as technology or military actions. You can increase the difficulty level as your knowledge of the game expands.
6. Don’t engage in military actions during early game. At the beginning of the game, you should focus on steady growth. Declaring war with other civilizations can end up with serious repercussions. Such endeavors should be left for when you study the rules of the game and for civilizations that are focused towards aggressive expansion.
7. Don’t be afraid to explore the space. This is is universal tip , especially important period acquainted game . Thanks exploring , you is study study understand lot events mechanics appear game . Some is are , ( e.g. researching anomalies ) risky , able draw conclusions decisions .

More tips for Stellaris can be found in General Tips section of our guide.

I have a problem and I’m looking for answers

Stellaris guide is broaches broaches subjects appear problematic playing campaign . , we is listed listed important subjects added links sections contain answers questions .

1. customize campaign ?– Visit the page Campaign Settings. During initial matches, it is recommended to start with a smaller galaxy, choosing a less amount of races which will appear in it, and setting one of the lower difficulty levels. We don’t recommend activating Ironman, which blocks the ability to manual save and allow only automatic saves.
2. What are the most important steps to perform after beginning the game? – Visit the page How to set foundations for the empire. recommended actions is include include completing tutorial ( starting game time ) , complete exploration mother system , building receive supply resources , performing research , creating starting fleet .
3. colonize galaxy ? Visit the page Seizing of systems and colonization of the planets. We recommend taking over one of the nearby galaxies. This is not a complicated process, and it will help in further growth.
4. How to behave when alien civilizations are encountered? Visit the chapter Diplomacy. We do not recommend declaring war to an alien civilization instantly after encountering it. This may cause unnecessary problems if you don’t have the resources necessary for military action. It is recommended to establish diplomatic relations even if you are planning to attack the said civilization later.
5. What technologies are recommended? – Visit the page Breakthrough technologies. In Stellaris, technological growth gives a lot of freedom. Nevertheless, consider researching rare, breakthrough technologies that will allow you to perform a big technological step forward.

What large expansions does the game offer?

Up to February 2019, the game received six large expansions. If you have the possibility, we recommend to buy and install them all. This will allow you to experience a large amount of new features that had been added to the game from its release.

1. Leviathans – released October 2016. The add-on contains a new campaign in which you take part in the conflict between Fallen Empires. The game received a new race of Guardians, and you can visit Enclaves that allow trading of various goods.
2. Utopia – released April 2017. The expansion adds the ability to build Ringworlds that surround the stars and utilize their energy. Other novelties include creating space stations known as habitat and the introduction of traditions.
3. Synthetic Dawn – released September 2017. Introduces four new robotic factions. Aside from the above, the game introduces a new Fallen Empire – a centuries-old machine race.
4. Apocalypse – released February 2018. Introduces new superweapons, including gigantic Titans that can destroy whole planets. Moreover, the add-on introduces Marauders and more peaceful ways of growth.
5. Distant Stars – released May is released 2018 . expansion is focuses focuses ancient gateways allow player access remote areas space . We is received received new types planets , new resources , technologies .
6. MegaCorp – released December 2018. The expansion allows the player to lead the titular megacorporation which can systematically expand. The add-on also introduces slave trade, new traits, and previously unavailable trade options.

Achievements and trophies

we is listed listed important data achievements :

1. Achievements is are inactive activated Ironman mode. requirement is applies applies PC console versions . Ironman mode chosen beginning new campaign ( activate begun game ) . setting is blocks blocks manual saving , leaving automatic saving . This is means means e.g. return previous save mistakes want reload game .
2. PC version offers 95 achievements, accessible through Steam client. Getting some is require require having expansions .
3. PS4 and XONE versions offer different sets of achievements. XONE version contains 28 achievements, while PS4 version offers 29 trophies (one of them is a Platinum trophy).
4. Console versions does not require Deluxe edition which contains two expansions – Leviathans and Utopia. You can get all trophies while playing a standard version of the game.

About Stellaris Guide

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• developer: Paradox Development Studio
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• platform: PC

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