Paradox Interactive introduced right this moment that the subsequent mechanical growth for Stellaris, known as Cosmic Storms, launches on September 10 on PC. The growth is a part of Stellaris’s eighth season, and was developed in collaboration with Conduct Interactive. Gamers can harness or battle the titular cosmic storms to affect their place within the universe.
Cosmic Storms options eight new varieties of storms, together with electrical, particle and gravity storms, all of which impression Stellaris’s strategic gameplay. Gamers even have a brand new Storm Chaser origin possibility, being a part of a bunch of people that consider “enlightenment is found in engaging with the greatest force the universe has to offer: the Cosmic Storms.”
The growth additionally options two new Precursor narratives, three new Civics — Astrometeorology, Storm Devotion and Environmental Architects — in addition to different applied sciences devoted to studying and anticipating storms, comparable to a Climate Forecast Map Mode. Gamers may also unlock a brand new ascension perk that lets them create cosmic storms.
Cosmic Storms comes with the Season 8 growth go, but it surely can be bought as a standalone. It’s additionally included in Stellaris’s month-to-month subscription service.