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The Stellaris: Starter Edition is crafted to guide you through your first steps in the Stellaris universe, giving you the tools to explore, expand, and conquer as you build your interstellar empire.
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About Stellaris: Starter Edition
About this game
Embark on Your Galactic Adventure with the Stellaris: Starter Edition
Set course for the stars and begin your journey into the vast unknown! The Stellaris: Starter Edition is crafted to guide you through your first steps in the Stellaris universe, giving you the tools to explore, expand, and conquer as you build your interstellar empire. Whether aiming for peaceful exploration or galactic domination, this pack equips you with the best DLCs to ensure success across the stars.
What’s Included:
Stellaris: Utopia
Unlock the full potential of your empire with this expansion focused on the evolution of society. Whether you're building mega-structures or ascending to a higher plane of existence, Utopia helps you create a future that’s as bright as the stars themselves.
- Control a Hive Mind, a society that acts as one unit
- Build towering megastructures that reshape the galaxy
- Embrace the ascension paths: Biological Mastery, Cybernetic Augmentation, Synthetic Evolution, or Psionic Awakening
- Foster harmony or exert control over your empire’s development
Stellaris: Synthetic Dawn Story Pack
Take command of a Machine Empire and reshape the galaxy in your own image. Will you lead your mechanical creations to peaceful coexistence, or will the rise of synthetic life spell the end for organics?
- Play as a Machine Empire with unique gameplay mechanics
- Experience the captivating story of the synthetic uprising
- Explore new events and challenges tailored to the rise of AI
Stellaris: Galaxy Edition Upgrade Pack
Enhance your base game experience with exclusive extras, from stunning digital artwork to behind-the-scenes content. This upgrade adds a treasure trove of content, both in and out of the game.
- Exclusive in-game cosmetic features and content
- Digital soundtrack and artbook to immerse yourself further into the universe
- A collection of behind-the-scenes insights to deepen your Stellaris knowledge
- Start Your Journey Today
The Stellaris: Starter Edition is your gateway to a universe filled with endless possibilities. Whether you're a first-time player or a seasoned strategist, these expansions will help you navigate the cosmos, evolve your empire, and perhaps even conquer the galaxy.
Game Details
- Platform:
- steam
- Release Date:
- September 26, 2024
- Developer:
- Paradox Development Studio
- Publisher:
- Paradox Interactive AB
- Supported Languages:
- English
- Franchise:
- Stellaris
- Features:
- CrossPlatform Multiplayer
Steam Achievements
Steam Workshop
Steam Cloud
Singleplayer
Multiplayer
Product 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
Product 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: Standard Edition Editions
Critic Reviews
78
Based on 57 Critics
Stellaris: Starter Edition Statistics
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~40 Hours
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~60 Hours
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>= 80 Hours
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Achievement Hunter?
80.33% of players played this game for >= 80 Hours!
80.33% of players played this game for >= 80 Hours!
Difficulty Statistics
Difficulty Rating
Simple
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Easy
3.59%
Just Right
56.92%
Tough
34.36%
Unforgiving
5.13%
Relax & enjoy! 56.92% of players consider this game to be Just Right
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Play Behaviour
Tried It
6.03%
Played It
28.45%
Halfway
20.26%
Beat It
34.48%
Conquered It
10.78%
Completionist! 10.78% of players have Conquered It
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 editions. They are Standard Edition and Starter Edition
Starter Edition contains:
- Base Game
- Stellaris: Utopia
- Stellaris: Synthetic Dawn Story Pack
- Stellaris: Galaxy Edition Upgrade Pack
Available DLCs for Stellaris: include BioGenesis, Season 09, The Machine Age, and Grand Archive
Somewhere in the middle. 57% of GameFAQs users said the difficulty is Just Right. 39% of GameFAQs users said Stellaris: Starter Edition is Tough or Unforgiving.
Yes, Stellaris: Starter Edition is not fully Steam Deck Verified but the publisher says it is "Playable" on Steam Deck. Valve’s testing indicates that Stellaris is Playable on Steam Deck. This game is functional on Steam Deck, but might require extra effort to interact with or configure.
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
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
The average playtime for GameFAQs users is 80 hours. 80% of users played Stellaris: Starter Edition for over 80 hours.
81% of critics on Metacritic recommend Stellaris: Starter Edition. The Metascore is 78 out of 100.
Stellaris: Starter Edition was released on September 26, 2024
Yes, Stellaris: Starter Edition supports MacOS.
Stellaris: Starter Edition is published by Paradox Interactive AB
Stellaris: Starter Edition was developed by Paradox Development Studio
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