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Stellaris: Shadows of the Shroud

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The psionic plane holds untold power—but at what cost? Shadows of the Shroud is a complete overhaul of the Psionic Ascension path, introducing new moral dilemmas, patron allegiances, and the ever-present temptation of ultimate destruction.
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About Stellaris: Shadows of the Shroud

About this DLC

Delve in the Shroud. End the cycle.

The Psionic Plane is vast and full of perils. Shadows of the Shroud is the ultimate expansion for those who seek to master the unknown behind the veil, offering a complete overhaul of the Psionic Ascension Path. Moral actions, patron allegiances, and the ever-present risk of total annihilation will now shape your connection to the entities that live on the other side.

The Machine Age redefined the Synthetic and Cybernetic ascension. BioGenesis reshapes the Biological ascension. Shadows of the Shroud completes the trilogy with a comprehensive remaster of the Psionic Ascension in Stellaris.

Key Features:

  • Carve your path into the Shroud
  • Breaching the Shroud unfolds as a three-stage situation, where your decisions will determine your empire’s spiritual destiny and determine your attunement to specific Patrons in the Shroud.
  • After you breach into the Shroud, you will have access to a new Shroud Panel, where you can visually analyze your attunement to the Shroud. The more you attune to specific Patrons, the more benefits and bonuses you will unlock.

End of the Cycle Revamped

  • Powers, knowledge, and wealth beyond measure are yours for the taking - and you already know the cost. However, you can delay the inevitable and acquire even more benefits from this unfathomable pact.*

Psionic Auras

  • Your Empire’s Shroud Attunement will manifest across space, influencing your systems. And your friends. And your enemies. Unless the Mindwarden Enclave will curtail your power.

Stellaris: Shadows of the Shroud will also feature New Origins, Civics, Government types, events, portraits, ships… and more!

*The End of the Cycle will remain available to players who own Utopia. Shadows of the Shroud will also grant access to this feature (in case you do not own Utopia) and exclusive new content that expands it.

DLC Details

Platform:
steam
Release Date:
September 22, 2025
Developer:
Paradox Development Studio
Publisher:
Paradox Interactive
Rating:
PEGI rating of 7
USK rating of 6
Supported Languages:
English
Genres:
Strategy
Grand Strategy

4X

Exploration

Sandbox

Simulation
Themes:
Space
Sci-fi

Management

Diplomacy

Military

Futuristic

Replay Value

Great Soundtrack

Atmospheric
Play Styles:
Multiplayer
Singleplayer

Real-Time with Pause

Moddable

Procedural Generation
Features:
Singleplayer
Multiplayer

Cross platform multiplayer

Downloadable content

Steam achievements

Steam trading cards

Steam workshop

Steam cloud

Family sharing

Product Requirements

Steam account is required for game activation and installation.
This content requires the base game Stellaris on Steam in order to play.

Windows Requirements

Minimum:

  • OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit
  • Processor: Intel® iCore™ i3-530 or AMD® FX-6350
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 or AMD® ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 (1GB VRAM), or AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11 or Intel® HD Graphics 4600
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Direct X 9.0c- compatible sound card
  • Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection

Recommended:

  • OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit
  • Processor: Intel® iCore™ i5-3570K or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2400G
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti (1GB VRAM) or AMD® Radeon™ R7 370 (2 GB VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card
  • Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection

Mac OS Requirements

Minimum:

  • OS: 10.11 (El Capitan)
  • Processor: Intel® iCore™ i5-4570S
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GT 750M or equivalent AMD® card with 1GB Vram
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection

Recommended:

  • OS: 10.13 (High Sierra)
  • Processor: Intel® iCore™ i5-4670
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 780M with 4GB Vram or AMD® Radeon™ R7 370 (2 GB VRAM)
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection

Product Requirements

Steam account is required for game activation and installation.
This content requires the base game Stellaris on Steam in order to play.

Windows Requirements

Minimum:

  • OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit
  • Processor: Intel® iCore™ i3-530 or AMD® FX-6350
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 or AMD® ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 (1GB VRAM), or AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11 or Intel® HD Graphics 4600
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Direct X 9.0c- compatible sound card
  • Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection

Recommended:

  • OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit
  • Processor: Intel® iCore™ i5-3570K or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2400G
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti (1GB VRAM) or AMD® Radeon™ R7 370 (2 GB VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card
  • Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection

Mac OS Requirements

Minimum:

  • OS: 10.11 (El Capitan)
  • Processor: Intel® iCore™ i5-4570S
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GT 750M or equivalent AMD® card with 1GB Vram
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection

Recommended:

  • OS: 10.13 (High Sierra)
  • Processor: Intel® iCore™ i5-4670
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 780M with 4GB Vram or AMD® Radeon™ R7 370 (2 GB VRAM)
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you will need Stellaris: Standard Edition on the same platform to play Stellaris: Shadows of the Shroud.
Available DLCs for Stellaris: Standard Edition include Stellaris BioGenesis, Stellaris Infernals Species Pack, Stellaris The Machine Age, and Stellaris Grand Archive
According to PEGI, Stellaris: Shadows of the Shroud is suitable for players aged 7 and above.

Steam account is required for game activation and installation.
This content requires the base game Stellaris on Steam in order to play.

Windows Requirements

Minimum:

  • OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit
  • Processor: Intel® iCore™ i3-530 or AMD® FX-6350
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 or AMD® ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 (1GB VRAM), or AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11 or Intel® HD Graphics 4600
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Direct X 9.0c- compatible sound card
  • Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection

Recommended:

  • OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit
  • Processor: Intel® iCore™ i5-3570K or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2400G
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti (1GB VRAM) or AMD® Radeon™ R7 370 (2 GB VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card
  • Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection

Mac OS Requirements

Minimum:

  • OS: 10.11 (El Capitan)
  • Processor: Intel® iCore™ i5-4570S
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GT 750M or equivalent AMD® card with 1GB Vram
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection

Recommended:

  • OS: 10.13 (High Sierra)
  • Processor: Intel® iCore™ i5-4670
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 780M with 4GB Vram or AMD® Radeon™ R7 370 (2 GB VRAM)
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection
Stellaris: Shadows of the Shroud was released on September 22, 2025
Yes, Stellaris: Shadows of the Shroud supports MacOS.
Yes, Stellaris: Shadows of the Shroud supports Linux.
Stellaris: Shadows of the Shroud is published by Paradox Interactive
Stellaris: Shadows of the Shroud was developed by Paradox Development Studio
Fanatical users tagged Stellaris: Shadows of the Shroud as Strategy, Grand Strategy, 4X, and Exploration
Fanatical users tagged Stellaris: Shadows of the Shroud as Space, Sci-fi, Management, and Diplomacy
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Yes. Fanatical users tagged Stellaris: Shadows of the Shroud as having Singleplayer
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