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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 2h

Today's Dev Diary is brought to you by Alfray Stryke and his feline supervisor, and includes tentative patch notes for the 4.5.2 update. Stellaris Dev Diary #434 - 4.5.2 'Cygnus' Tentative Patch Notes: pdxint.at/4hzCOpg

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 23/09/2026

Transmission received. The empire you've built is heading to the stars. Eladrin and Davide are about to take our empire on its first flight: a Fanatic Materialist, Militarist knightly order, crowned by an emperor. Join us as we explore the new features and gameplay changes in 4.5 'Cygnus'.

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 22/09/2026

Nearly half of the 525 changes in today's 4.5 'Cygnus' release originated with issues flagged via bug reports, forum threads, Reddit posts, Discord chats, and a summer of Open Beta testing. Thank you to everyone who helped us get here. Stellaris 4.5 'Cygnus' is now available: pdxint.at/4iHG4B8

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 20/09/2026

Transmission received. Ethics confirmed: Fanatic Materialist, Militarist. Our people put their faith in reason and their trust in strength, but every civilization has a past. Eight histories remain, and only one is ours. Vote here: pdxint.at/3V6TJry Poll closes tomorrow at 11:59 PM EDT.

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 18/09/2026

Incoming transmission: A new empire is taking shape among the stars, and its founders await your word. Game Director Eladrin and Marketing Manager Davide will lead it live on stream -- but what it believes is up to you. Vote here: pdxint.at/4iC3d7U | Poll closes tomorrow at 11:59 PM EDT

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 18/09/2026

While we've been busy dodging the Unbidden, the team at Tantalus has been working to bring v4.3 to Console Edition. Pop Groups, a reworked planet view, Empire Focuses, and more are all taking shape. Read Development Diary #90 - 4.3 Free Features Part #1: pdxint.at/4ha4bax

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 17/09/2026

Our Stellaris teams are hard at work finalizing the 4.5 "Cygnus' update, so it's time to check out the release notes! Read the full patch notes in Dev Diary #433 on the Paradox forums: bit.ly/4y5SF62

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 12/09/2026

Scientists are reporting strange occurrences on Sol III: Reports indicate they have detected a Stellaris Mammalian Science Ship Brickset and Bubbles Cantina Puzzle, ready for shipping. Get it here: pdxint.at/YouTooz

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 10/09/2026

In today's Dev Diary, Game Director Eladrin shares what's in the latest 4.5 'Cygnus' Open Beta update, as well as some AI economy tweaks! Stellaris Dev Diary #432 - Yet More About 4.5 'Cygnus': pdxint.at/4iTGuUS

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 07/09/2026

In celebration of our new partnership, YouTooz is running a giveaway of the new brickset and puzzle More info here: pdxint.at/4xssmX9

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 04/09/2026

Anomaly detected It's a new ship type; it's not mechanical, it's not biological, it's bri… Signal lost!

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 03/09/2026

Today's Dev Diary includes a list of the changes in today's Update 8 of the 4.5 Open Beta, and a look at Alfray Stryke's work on leaders. Stellaris Dev Diary #431 - 4.5 'Cygnus' Development Continues to Continue: pdxint.at/4iaFYBM

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 31/08/2026

The Stellaris 10th Anniversary Collection featuring apparel and accessories is still up for grabs, but for a limited time only! Shop before the end of 2026: merch.stellaris.com

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 28/08/2026

Last week, 7 creators arrived in Stockholm for two days of alliances, diplomacy, plotting, betrayal and galactic warfare, all under the watchful eyes of the 3 Stellaris Dev Gods. Here's a behind the scenes glimpse of how it unfolded. Watch the full video on Youtube: pdxint.at/3SxgAM6

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 27/08/2026

Today's Dev Diary contains patch notes for Update 7 of the 4.5 Open Beta, including fixes for Nascent Stage, some AI updates, and changes to the Join War feature. Stellaris Dev Diary #430 - 4.5 ‘Cygnus’ Development Continues: pdxint.at/3U9SZ4F

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 26/08/2026

Chat, do your necroids have enough rizz? Bffr, Charizzmatic is just... built different. 💀🪦 (Dembeor is a real one for sharing: pdxint.at/4wQMgKw 🫡 )

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 20/08/2026

Dev Diaries are back in session! Let's see what's included in Update 6 for the 4.5 Open Beta, and look at some of the Summer Experiments and Custodian work that have kept the team busy. Stellaris Dev Diary #429 - Summer Experiments 2026: pdxint.at/4wI1Hoe

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 19/08/2026

Commanders! It seems the Nomads have encountered something unexpected. ☄️ #CanYouGuessPDX Investigate: pdxint.at/4gmtpAK

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The Tiger Bard, Stray Cat @straycatbardtiger.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Welp. It's posted now. My attempt at creating a tune out of the space shanties archeology site in Stellaris. I posted timestamps for the sections where I'm singing it. Oh, also, we finally took down the Hiver asteroids as part of our empirical expansion. youtu.be/6LhtuVWZNRI

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Stellaris Series, Episode 9: SPACE SHANTIES & HIVERS DOWN

YouTube video by Stray Cat

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 18/08/2026

The window's closing. This is your final shot at bringing a lifesize VIR home before it's gone for good. Last Chance to claim your VIR Vinyl: pdxint.at/4ykbPFz

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 13/08/2026

The Stellaris summer holidays are winding down, and the 4.5 'Cygnus' Open Beta is ramping back up. 🚀 See what the Devs have changed in Open Beta Update 5: pdxint.at/4i49RDx

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 12/08/2026

Tonight, the primitives of Earth will crane their necks to watch rocks burn up in their atmosphere. How quaint. Their scientists have set up cameras for observation, and will broadcast this spectacle for all to enjoy. www.nasa.gov/blogs/watch-...

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Summer Star Shower: Watch the Perseids with NASA! - NASA

The Perseids are back! One of the year's brightest and most popular meteor showers has been ramping up since early July and will sparkle in the skies through

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 11/08/2026

Due to popular demand, we've extended the campaign, more time to secure your own lifesize advisor before he ships off elsewhere. Grab yours now: pdxint.at/4ykbPFz

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 27/07/2026

Today we're asking about the music that keeps us company as we explore the corners of the galaxy. Are these the easiest questions, or the hardest ones? 🎶: forms.gle/1gvkzHUyhXhc...

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 24/07/2026

This VIR spent millions of playthroughs helping empires rise — and decided Earth was worth the trip. No demands, no housing needed, no secret bid for power. Just an 8.5cm advisor ready to move in. Available now: pdxint.at/4ykbPFz

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 21/07/2026

Wide or Tall? Xenophile or Xenophobe? Jeff or Bubbles? There are no wrong answers, just very revealing ones. Vote your way through and see how you stack up against the rest of the galaxy. This or That: Stellaris Edition | forms.gle/JYr7ZTyDUDHj...

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 17/07/2026

He's been watching your empire for a while now. After guiding millions through their first steps into the stars, one advisor has decided it's time to meet you in person. Soon.

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 15/07/2026

Stellaris is leaving Game Pass: this is your final chance to take advantage of a base-game sale for Game Pass subscribers on the XBOX Store for Console & PC. Your saves, custom empires, and years of carefully (or catastrophically) managed galaxies: all carry over the moment you own the base game.

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 15/07/2026

We've posted a 4.5 Open Beta update that should resolve remaining scoping issues with random events, fix commercial pacts compounding infinitely, & make science ships spread out when automating exploration again. 🚀 Open Beta Update 4 Release Notes: pdxint.at/4bDw2fJ

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 13/07/2026

Every empire has an origin story. 🌌 What was the very first species you ever played as in Stellaris? And be honest: what's your go-to playstyle now? Some of you started as peaceful xenophiles and are now purging half the galaxy. We want to hear about your glow-up (or the fall from grace).

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 10/07/2026

Our devs have updated the stellaris_test_4.5 branch again today, and added a rollback branch (stellaris_test_4.5_rollback) just in case, since this one modified a few hundred events. Read the 4.5 'Cygnus' Open Beta Update 3 Release Notes: pdxint.at/4wsfOhu

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 10/07/2026

Final boarding call for the Arkship Jumbo. 🚀 Once this campaign ends, it's gone from the galaxy forever. Claim yours now: pdxint.at/4fynUQF

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 09/07/2026

Our team has deployed a hotfix that resolves an issue introduced in 4.4.5 where Science Ships using automation would get lost forever when exploring Astral Rifts. 🚀🌌 It's now available on Steam, GoG, and MS Store. Stellaris 4.4.6 hotfix released: pdxint.at/4aMMfz4

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 09/07/2026

In our last scheduled Dev Diary until August, Game Director Eladrin shares what's new in the 4.5 ‘Cygnus’ Open Beta. Check out the release notes in Stellaris Dev Diary #428 - 4.5 ‘Cygnus’: pdxint.at/4vVrBFu

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 07/07/2026

Great news, Xenos! QA's tests on the 4.5 'Cygnus' Open Beta 2 update went faster than expected, and the stellaris_test_4.5 branch has been updated on Steam. If you've been looking forward to Nomadic Cosmogenesis or Storm Chasers, this update's for you: pdxint.at/4pfWbHm

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 07/07/2026

Stellaris is leaving Xbox Game Pass on July 15th. The important part: nothing is lost. Your save files and purchases are completely safe, and Stellaris will remain available on the Microsoft Store for both PC and Console.

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 07/07/2026

The 4.4.5 'Pegasus' update is out of Open Beta and now live on Steam, GOG, and MS Store! Read all of the patch notes on the Paradox forums: pdxint.at/4fj553j

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 03/07/2026

What began as a quaint 3 week luxury cruise through the stars took a turn for the whimsical, and now this big, beautiful hull is drifting happily into a brand new life of snuggles Now you've got a bit of extra time on your hands to bring this wayward wanderer home! Get yours now: pdxint.at/4fynUQF

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 02/07/2026

The 4.4.5 ‘Pegasus’ Open Beta has been updated, and the 4.5 ‘Cygnus’ Open Beta is coming soon! Take a look at allll of the patch notes in today's Dev Diary. Stellaris Dev Diary #427 - We've Had One, Yes. But What About Second Open Beta? : pdxint.at/4boNlRF

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 25/06/2026

The Steam Summer Sale has just entered our orbit! Stellaris is up to 70% off, with additional discounts on selected DLC. Trigger a galactic level crisis while having a cold beverage at your side and take a nice cruise through space and time! Explore the sale here: pdxint.at/3QyAFRc

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 25/06/2026

Our devs have published the 4.4.5 Open Beta on Steam -- this release includes a number of fixes, including planned changes to Operational Reserves, but note this is a still-in-development release with minimal QA review. See what's new in the release notes: pdxint.at/4xEE3dQ

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 25/06/2026

What does 682 days of Art Team work look like? Stellaris Dev Diary #426 is going to show us. 😍 For all of The Art of Stellaris: Nomads, visit the Paradox forums: pdxint.at/4af9OAk

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 24/06/2026

Our dev team has been busy, and the 4.4.4 update is full of balance changes and bug fixes! See what's changed in the Stellaris 4.4.4 patch notes: pdxint.at/43TnaP8 (now with correct link! 🚀)

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 22/06/2026

The Arkship Jumbo Plushie is officially here! 🚀 Saved from a fate of Deep Scanning and Planetary Processing, this big, pillowy wanderer is ready to drift gently into your life. Give it the happy ending it deserves. Get yours now: pdxint.at/4fynUQF

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 19/06/2026

Great news: Stellaris is now Free to Try on Steam until June 22nd! There’s never been a better time to get your friends into Stellaris (or your enemies, we don’t judge). Want help getting started? We've got you covered with resources on our forums: pdxint.at/3Saix0v ▶️: youtu.be/6LIACJ4kqys

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Stellaris 2026 Complete Beginner's Guide

YouTube video by Montu Plays

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 18/06/2026

Our team has just released the Stellaris 4.4.4 "Pegasus" patch to Open Beta, which addresses some of the balance & QoL feedback we've received since release, as well as a host of bug fixes + stability improvements. See what's in the Open Beta on the Paradox forums: pdxint.at/4vpccwW

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 18/06/2026

Today's Dev Diary takes a look at recent and upcoming 4.4 'Pegasus' updates (including today's Open Beta), details some Nomads design decisions, and answers a lot of your questions. Read more in Stellaris Dev Diary 425 - Nomads Roam the Galaxy, What's Next?: pdxint.at/4vQv9YX

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 18/06/2026

A whole galaxy of wonders awaits you. 🌌 Play Stellaris for FREE this weekend. Build an empire, explore the unknown, and forge your legacy in the stars. Your story starts now: pdxint.at/3Sh8dDM

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 17/06/2026

Today's 4.4.3 update is small but mighty, with updates to the Void Reavers civic, Trust and Opinion thresholds, and opinion modifiers! Stellaris 4.4.3 patch notes: pdxint.at/44gHxWo

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Stellaris @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com · 17/06/2026

Console community, the first patch for Stellaris: Console Edition 3.14 is now live! See what's changed on the Paradox forums: pdxint.at/3Q4AkFK

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