Explore a vast galaxy full of wonder! Paradox Development Studio makers of the Crusader Kings & Europa Universalis series presents Stellaris an evolution of the grand strategy genre with space exploration at its core Featuring deep strategic gameplay a rich & enormously diverse selection of alien races & emergent storytelling Stellaris has engaging challenging gameplay that rewards interstellar exploration as you traverse discover interact & learn more about the multitude of species you will encounter during your travels Etch your name across the cosmos by forging a galactic empire; colonising remote planets & integrating alien civilisations Will you expand through war alone or walk the path of diplomacy to achieve your goals? Features Deep & varied exploration Enormous procedural galaxies containing thousands of planets Explore anomalies with your heroic scientist leaders Infinitely varied races through customisation & procedural generation Advanced diplomacy system worthy of a Grand Strategy Game Ship Designer based on a vast array of technologies stunning space visuals