Combat includes space combat and ground combat and is more centered towards the bigger picture, preparation, and strategy. The player controls ships, including science, construction and military vessels. Players play as a government of a species in early stages of interstellar space exploration, right after the invention of faster-than-light (FTL) space travel technology, ready to claim a place as one of 'the species of the stars.' Depending on several factors, such as the ethics of the civilization and the player's desires, the ultimate goal of the empire can range from galactic conquest, hoarding of resources and technological supremacy, to peaceful coexistence with or absolute destruction of all other sapient life.

New Advisor: Sail the stars alongside the Seafarer advisor voice, inspired by high-seas adventure fiction.Stellaris is a real-time grand strategy game set in an alternate reality of space, in the distant future where war crimes run rampart and genocide is a norm that will forever birth chaos in the multiplayer community.

New Aquatics Dragon: A new, majestic space dragon will now grace the stars.New ship set with a sleek look, designed to help you yacht your way through space.Terraform planets into oceanic worlds, or make them bigger by harvesting water from other planets. Hydrocentric: Ever carry something heavy underwater? It’s easier, right? When you spend most of your time underwater, you figure out cheaper and faster methods of modifying your environment.Visit the agriculture districts to cash in on these valuable consumer goods. Anglers: The bounties of the sea: fresh seafood and rare pearls are but some of the benefits of a seafarer’s life.Aquatic: When species evolve to thrive on ocean worlds, they’re also the stereotypical “fish out of water” on others.With no natural enemies as well as food deposits and bonuses, enjoy unhindered growth and opulence. Ocean Paradise: These peaceful civilizations lead a peaceful life in a bountiful environment.Your relationship with this proud creature will determine the lengths she will be willing to go to either defend or destroy you… you’d be wise to avoid displeasing it. Here be Dragons!: This ancient mythical beast stalks your home world, it’s deep sage blue scales orbiting your humble kingdom.Strap on your fins and tank, and take a deep dive into the marine world of the Aquatics Species Pack with:

Description GameĮmbrace the life of a seafaring civilization as you sail the open expanses of the galaxy with Stellaris’ most immersive pack yet: the Aquatics Species Pack! Let a wave of new customizable options for your empire crash into Stellaris, with a treasure trove of new species portraits, ship set, origins and more. This release is standalone and includes the following DLC:

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