Grand strategy game Stellaris shows no signs of stopping, despite soon entering its sixth year of life. With its Overlord expansion on the way, players will be treated to yet another significant content drop that changes how the game plays, which makes its release date something we’re all interested to learn more about.
Stellaris: Overlord release date will mark the moment when diplomacy between empires that are not equal gets some much-needed attention. The game’s vassalization mechanics is also slated to see big changes, while new buildings, five new origins, and more are also on the way.
Stellaris: Overlord’s release date will be accompanied by its Cepehus patch 3.4. Since the grand strategy game’s patches have shifted to a more predictable schedule, we initially estimated that both would launch in the second half of May or first half of June.
- Stellaris: Overlord release date: May 12
On April 21, Paradox Interactive confirmed that Stellaris: Overlord’s release date is locked to May 12, which is a bit earlier than our prediction.
Priced at $19.99/£15.49/€19.99 or your regional equivalent, the expansion also introduces four new music tracks which you can enjoy while conquering the galaxy. Here is the expansion’s list of features, as detailed by the publisher.
- Rulers Make the Rules: New vassalization mechanics let you define the role of your new subjects - create new Specialist Empires to grow into economic superpowers, military specialists, and technological creators. Negotiate or demand contracts and agreements between your vassals to define the future of dozens of worlds, and reap the benefits!
- The Brightest Star Must Guide Them: Seek out and unite scattered empires across the stars! As you explore the vast galaxy you’ll encounter more unique enclaves of people, from mysterious shroudwalkers to militaristic mercenaries and crafty salvagers. Will you forge a mutually beneficial relationship and earn their unique services, or will they submit to your rule by force?
- Five New Origins to Lord Over:
- Imperial Fiefdom - You may be just a Specialist Empire now, but some day, the galaxy may need a new ruler… don’t leave any doubt that it will be you.
- Slingshot to the Stars - The ruined remains of a Quantum Catapult have been discovered near your homeworld - what secrets might it unlock if your people are clever enough to bring it back online?
- Subterranean - Your species adapted to life underground, excelling in mining and archaeology. Now it’s time to see what awaits you far, far above the surface!
- Teachers of the Shroud - Developing in contact with the curious psions known as the Shroudwalkers, your empire has learned a thing or two about expanding their minds!
- Progenitor Hive - Under your leadership, this hivemind empire can achieve more than ever before… but without your guidance, the hive will fall to ruin!
- Engineer the Future and Showcase Your Power: New feats of technology will give your empire the edge it needs to become the dominant force across the galaxy. </li>
- Orbital Rings will elevate your influence (and defence) in grand displays of power from your planets further into space.
- Hyper Relays will give your fleets the ability to enforce your will across the stars faster than ever before.
- Quantum Catapults enable new ways to react quicker in the galaxy while projecting your might - but it’s a daring one-way trip for your fleet!
- Four new music tracks to inspire your rise to greatness.
That’s what you need to know about Stellaris: Overlord’s release date. For more on the game, here’s a reminder of its console commands and cheats.
Stellaris is available now on PC, via Fanatical and other major storefronts, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS5, and PS4.
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