Stellaris

Priority Broadcast! The wait is almost over. Episode 1 of the Stellaris YouTuber War 2026 premieres October 12th at 16:00 CEST. A few weeks ago, we took you behind the scenes of the Stellaris YouTuber War where seven creators took command with empires to build, alliances to forge, and ambitions that could never coexist forever. What happened next? Set your reminders and find out: pdxint.at/EP1StellarisYTWar

Our team has updated the Steam stellaris_test branch with a version of the 4.5.3 branch that has experimental changes, including how AI deals with resource stockpiles & the market, and a major change to how tooltips & modifiers in tooltips are handled. See what changes the devs are proposing on the Paradox forums: pdxint.at/4kB9odj

Today's Dev Diary looks at the third and final Origin for Willpower, the Fanatic Spiritualist Civic, and our new Ideological leaders. Read more in Stellaris Dev Diary 439 on the Paradox forums: pdxint.at/4A8PdrD

Hello, Xenos! The team has put together one more bugfix patch resolving a number of reported issues. 4.5.3 should now be available via Steam, GOG, and MS Store. Read the full patch notes on the Paradox forums: pdxint.at/4A2ESgQ

Are you a...? 🫯Warmonger who will pick fights with bigger empires 🏙️Megacity Architect who won't stop building 🫶Xenophile who will welcome neighboring’ pops with open arms Meet the new fanatic civics of Stellaris: Willpower! 📺: youtu.be/v0x1Wy9zpoU

🔴 LIVE NOW! 🔴 The finale is finally upon us! Sides have been chosen and twists and traitors have pushed the galaxy to the brink. Is this really peace..or will everything turn to pieces? Watch the finale of the Stellaris YouTuber War 2026 right now! Watch the premiere here: pdxint.at/StellarisYTWEP6 Right after the premiere the full YouTuber War 3 cast reunites LIVE to spill what really happened: the deals you missed, the knives you didn’t see coming, and who knew what all along. Watch The Debrief: pdxint.at/YTWAftershow

Join @MontuPlays and @Ep3o_ (may be a few other familiar faces) live for the Finale Pre-show! 🔥 They’ll be breaking down the journey so far, looking back at all the crazy twists and turns, and setting the stage for the ultimate showdown! Watch the pre-show: pdxint.at/Finalepreshow Tune in to the finale: pdxint.at/StellarisYTWEP6

For many of us, the dream of exploring the galaxy had your voice. You showed us how to lead among the stars: with curiosity, diplomacy, empathy, and an unshakable belief in what we could become. You spent your life telling us the future could be kinder, wiser and braver than the present. We believed you. We still do. Rest in peace, Sir Patrick Stewart.

The previous Willpower Dev Diaries have been somewhat focused on the more 'friendly' approaches to spreading Ideologies, but is that all there is? Of course not. It's time for Stellaris Dev Diary #438 - Warmongers, Golden Generation, and Absolute Ethics: pdxint.at/4ijuYjO

Alliances have been tested, divine powers have intervened, and the end is finally near! How will the fate of the galaxy play out, and who will stand on top to claim victory? 🏆 Set your reminders for the Grand Finale of the Stellaris YouTuber War 2026, premiering October 30th at 16:00 CET - pdxint.at/StellarisYTWEP6

Our team has made the 4.5.3 'Cygnus' Open Beta available on the stellaris_test branch on Steam for your review and feedback! For the full list of Balance, Bugfix, UI/UX, and Stability changes, visit the Paradox forums: pdxint.at/4yQ2Via

🔴LIVE NOW!🔴 The endtimes are looming, divine powers are stepping in, and neutrality is officially over. Who will stand tall and who will fall? Episode 5 of the Stellaris YouTuber War 2026 is premiering right now! Watch the premiere here: pdxint.at/EP5StellarisYTWar

Closed borders? Your cultural envoy doesn’t care. Meet the team behind Stellaris: Willpower and discover absolute ethics, cultural envoys, and the Force of Will ambition, where your ideology can win the galaxy without firing a single shot. 📺: youtu.be/4wuVadH9oIM

Lines are drawn, allegiances are tested, and total war is on the horizon. The galaxy is heating up, and no one can stay neutral for much longer. Set your reminders for Episode 5 of the Stellaris YouTuber War 2026. Premiering October 26rd at 16:00 CEST: pdxint.at/EP5StellarisYTWar

🔴LIVE NOW! 🔴 Federations are forming, friendships are being tested, and a few rather unwelcome visitors are making themselves known. Episode 4 of the Stellaris YouTuber War 2026 is LIVE NOW! Join the premiere - pdxint.at/EP4StellarisYTWar

Hey, modders! If you'd like to be considered for early access to the 4.6 "Corona Borealis" update, fill out our request form here: pdxint.at/3WqzW73 Applications close on October 29th at 4 PM CEST.

In our latest Dev Diary, Atmaz has more to share about Galactic Halls and how Gestalts interact with Ideologies. 👀 Stellaris Dev Diary #437: pdxint.at/4BkfQLC

Stellaris: Willpower - Coming November 23rd, 2026. Turn your empire's Ethics into powerful Ideologies, spread your beliefs across borders, and sway entire civilizations to your cause. Establish Galactic Halls to strengthen your colonies and extend your Ideological Reach, pursue the new Force of Will Ambition, and reshape galactic politics through Ideological Diplomacy and three new Origins. Wishlist now: pdxint.at/PDXStellarisWillpo… Read more here: pdxint.at/4BkfQLC

Fragile alliances, questionable loyalties and tensions through the roof. Looks like fleets aren't the only things firing shots anymore. ☄️ Set your reminders for Episode 4 of the Stellaris YouTuber War 2026. Premiering October 23rd at 16:00 CEST - pdxint.at/EP4StellarisYTWar