Downloadable content
Downloadable content (DLC) is content built by Paradox Development Studio (PDS) as an extension or add-on to Stellaris. They are modular in nature,[1] which means that a player can choose to play with or without a given DLC by checking them out at the launch menu. An expansion DLC is normally accompanied by a free patch that gives players most of the new content as not to hinder the playability of the game. As such, most DLCs are seen as optional content for players who wish to have a better gaming experience in exchange for some monetary support.
Multiplayer games also benefit from this compatibility, that is to say if the host has a gameplay DLC (expansions and flavor packs) the player does not, the game acts as if the player has it.
Notes:
- Further details on a specific title may be available by clicking on its banner or icon.
- Table sorting can done via the main column for alphabetical order or the
column for chronological order.
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Base game editionsEdit
The base game is required for any and all DLC relating to the game. While cosmetic/music DLCs can be used with any game version, content DLCs can't be used prior to the version they were released with.
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Released on 2016-05-09.
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Released on 2016-05-09.
Includes the following content:
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ExpansionsEdit
Expansions change the game considerably; introducing new and improved gameplay mechanics as well as many kinds of flavor and various balance tweaks (included in the accompanying free patch).
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Released on 2017-04-06.
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Released on 2018-02-22.
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Released on 2018-12-06.
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Released on 2020-03-17.
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Story packsEdit
Story packs are expansions of a smaller scale. Unlike regular expansions which focus on adding new gameplay mechanics story packs main focal point is on adding more flavor to the game (in addition to the accompanying free patch).
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Released on 2016-10-20.
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Released on 2017-09-21.
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Released on 2018-05-22.
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Released on 2019-06-04.
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Flavor packsEdit
Flavor packs add new events, event pictures and unit models often specific to particular part of the game.
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Released on 2016-12-05.
Written by Alexis Kennedy: A new and rich storyline appearing in a rare event chain that can potentially be triggered at any time in the game.
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Music packsEdit
Music packs add new music created after the game's release to the game's soundtrack.
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Released on 2016-05-09.
A growing, living set of music – more tracks to be added as Stellaris continues to expand in the future.
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Cosmetic packsEdit
Cosmetic packs add graphical enhancements to the game.
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Released on 2016-05-09.
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Released on 2016-05-09.
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Released on 2016-08-04.
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Released on 2017-12-07.
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Released on 2017-12-07.
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Released on 2019-10-24.
Players can look forward to trying out the entirely new Lithoid play style that focuses on mineral production, relentless colonization of even the most marginal worlds, and refusing to cede an inch of your empire - for sedimental value.
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Released on 2020-10-29.
Necroids, an intelligent undead species that live death to the fullest, will allow players to form empires that thrive where others might perish - and perish that others might thrive!
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E-booksEdit
E-books are books written based on the Stellaris universe. These, however, do not impact the actual game in any way whatsoever.
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Released on 2016-05-09.
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Released on 2016-05-09.
Written by Steven Savile: An original novel based on the science-fiction setting of Paradox's Stellaris.
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File namesEdit
List of DLC files in the /Stellaris/dlc folder (bold names are expansions):
- dlc001 – Symbols of Domination
- dlc002 – Arachnoid Portrait Pack
- dlc003 – Paradox Account Sign-up Bonus
- dlc004 – Plantoid
- dlc010 – Creatures of the Void Portrait Pack
- dlc012 – Leviathans Story Pack
- dlc013 – Horizon Signal
- dlc014 – Utopia
- dlc015 – Anniversary Portraits
- dlc016 - Synthetic Dawn Story Pack
- dlc017 - Apocalypse
- dlc018 - Humanoids Species Pack
- dlc019 - Distant Stars Story Pack
- dlc020 - MegaCorp
- dlc021 - Ancient Relics Story Pack
- dlc022 - Lithoids Species Pack
- dlc023 - Federations
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ Forum, "A new patching and expansion policy for Paradox Development Studio", 2011-09-26
- ↑ Forum, Stellaris: Horizon Signal, 2016-12-05 | DLC is added automatically to the base game
- ↑ Forum, Update 1.1 (Clarke) to include Sign-up Campaign content for free, 2016-06-01
- ↑ Forum, Paradox Announces Digital Anniversary Edition, 2017-05-09 | Creatures of the Void was originally available as part of the pre-order bonus (also including Stellaris themed ringtones).