Discover the Universe in Stellaris

Embark on interstellar adventures and interact with countless alien races as you build your own galactic empire. Let your scientific ships navigate the cosmos while construction vessels surround newly discovered planets with stations. Unearth mysterious treasures, marvel at the wonders of space, and guide your civilization, expanding or limiting the capabilities of your explorers. Stay vigilant—forge alliances and beware of enemies.

A Deep and Diverse Research System

Begin each game as a civilization newly capable of interstellar travel, eager to explore the galaxy. Send science ships to investigate star systems and study anomalies, triggering event chains, uncovering unusual worlds, and making discoveries that could alter the trajectory of your empire's development.

Stunning Visuals of Space

Experience the breathtaking beauty of a richly detailed cosmos, complete with unique planets and celestial bodies.

Limitless Species Variety and Enhanced Diplomacy

With manual customization and procedural generation, encounter an endless array of species. Choose positive and negative traits, unique ideologies, and development methods. Engage with other races through an advanced diplomacy system—key to a balanced grand strategy. Tailor your approach with skillful negotiations.

Galactic Warfare

Prepare for an endless cycle of wars, diplomacy, suspicions, and alliances. Defend or attack using fully customizable fleets. Remember, adaptability is the key to victory. Explore complex technologies and incorporate them into your ship designs. Every decision could spark a chain of events.

Vast Procedurally Generated Galaxies

Expand your empire through thousands of randomly generated galaxy variations, combinations of planets, event chains, and cosmic monsters.

Play Your Way

Create a unique empire! Choose traits like principles, government type, habitable planet classes, and preferred FTL engine types. Will your empire be a community of killer fungi or engineering reptiles? Your choices will dictate the direction and evolution of the game.