Stellaris

Stellaris System Requirements

Published by Paradox Interactive


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1. When the Commonwealth of Man receives proof that they are not alone in the universe, humanity is divided: should our species seek salvation in potential friends among the stars, or prepare for an inevitable war? What discoveries await the colony ship as they journey into the unknown to find the source of a mysterious alien signal? Download and read on epub, mobi (Kindle) and PDF.EXCLUSIVE AVATAR AND GALAXY FORUM ICONShow your love for Stellaris on the Paradox Forums and other social networks.SIGNED WALLPAPERPay your respects to the pioneers who ventured forth into the unknown with this desktop wallpaper signed by the Stellaris development team.

2. You have a multitude of capabilities to choose from to meet the unknown quests that await.ENORMOUS PROCEDURAL GALAXIESGrow and expand your empire with thousands of randomly generated planet types, galaxies, quests and monsters lurking in space.PLAY THE WAY YOU WANTCustomize your Empire! The characters you choose, be it a murderous mushroom society or an engineering reptile race, can be customized with traits like ethics, type of technology, form of preferred space travel, type of habitat, philosophies and more.

3. Have your science ships survey and explore anomalies, leading you into a myriad of quests, introducing strange worlds with even stranger stories and discoveries that may completely change your outcome.STUNNING SPACE VISUALSWith characteristically complex unique planets and celestial bodies, you will enter a whirlwind of spectacles in a highly detailed universe.INFINITE VARIATION OF SPECIES AND ADVANCED DIPLOMACYThrough customization and procedural generation, you will encounter infinitely varied races.

4. From concept art all the way through full illustrations and 3D renderings, this exclusive 130-page book includes a collection of game art unavailable anywhere else -- along with insight into the thoughts and research that drove these designs, the problems the team faced along the way, and the ways they finally brought these visuals to life.STELLARIS INFINITE FRONTIER NOVEL BY STEVEN SAVILE (ebook)From best-selling author, Steven Savile comes an original novel based on the science-fiction setting of Paradox's Stellaris.

5. When your friends ask how you obtained these new spacefaring spiders, be sure to tell them you found the deal on the web.DIGITAL COLLECTOR'S BOOK Join the creative team behind Stellaris to learn how the game's aesthetic was designed and realized for Paradox's most visually unique game to date.

6. MP3 and lossless FLAC are included.EXCLUSIVE ALIEN RACE (COSMETIC DLC)Colonize the unknown and build a glorious spider empire! An exclusive alien race will be added to your game with a unique arachnid design.

7. What will you find beyond the stars? Only you can answer that.DEEP AND VARIED EXPLORATIONEvery game begins with a civilization that has just discovered the means to travel between stars and is ready to explore the galaxy.

8. Stellaris Galaxy Edition includes:DIGITAL ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACKThe Stellaris soundtrack delivers two and a half hours of original music, including bonus tracks and alternate versions not included in the game.

9. Forge a galactic empire by sending out science ships to survey and explore, while construction ships build stations around newly discovered planets.

10. Because free updates are a part of any active Paradox game, you can continue to grow and expand your empire with new technologies and capabilities.

11. Composed by Andreas Waldetoft with appearances by the Brandenburg State Orchestra and Mia Stegmar, listeners will hear themes meant to evoke discovery and far-reaching exploration through the vast expanse of space through the fusion of orchestral and electronic music.


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System Requirements and Specifications

Windows PC Requirements

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows® 7 SP1 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

Macintosh 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

Linux Requirements

Minimum:
  • OS: Ubuntu 16.04 x64
  • 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
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 12 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: Ubuntu 16.04 x64
  • 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)
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 12 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

Can my PC Run Stellaris? How to check your PC Specifications


Find specs for all Windows versions:


    Windows 10 and Windows 11 specifications:
  • Step 1. Open Windows Explorer, locate "This PC".
  • Step 2. Right-click "This PC" icon and select the "Properties" option.

  • Windows 8 specifications:
  • Processor, memory and operating system: Click the Windows Start Button » Settings Tile » PC and Devices » PC Info.

  • Windows 7 specifications:
  • Step 1. Right-click the “Computer” icon to open the menu » Select the "Properties" option.


Troubleshooting: What to do if you run into problems

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