Stellaris: Apocalypse
Release Date: February 22, 2018
Strategy, science fiction, economic, RTS, 4X, sandbox, in space, grand strategy, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
OpenCritic
The fourth expansion for the well-received space strategy game by Paradox Interactive. The main feature of the DLC are huge units, including the mighty Colossi that can destroy whole planets. The expansion also adds new bonuses, additional career paths for the more peaceful players, and space pirates.
Stellaris: Apocalypse for PC is the fourth large expansion for Stellaris, a well-received 4X strategy game released in 2016. It was developed by Paradox Interactive and requires the base game to run.
Mechanics
Stellaris: Apocalypse features new content for both warlike and peaceful players. The expansion ads new, gigantic Titan-class ships, which have immense firepower and give additional bonuses to the units accompanying them. But the most awe-inspiring is the Colossus – a powerful space weapon that can destroy entire planets. To balance things out, you can also create large defensive installations in space, which can protect you from the stronger enemies. Meanwhile, pacifists can follow new career paths and get new Unity perks.
Another new feature are the Marauders, space pirates living on the edge of civilization. Those galactic nomads raid the nearby empires, which can hire them as mercenaries and use for their own benefit. However, halfway through the game the pirates can unite, which creates a dilemma: use their services and face a big crisis later or use your resources to fight them.
Technical aspects
Stellaris: Apocalypse doesn't feature any changes to the technical aspects of the game, apart from adding three new tracks to the soundtrack by Andreas Waldetoft.
Last updated on January 23, 2018
Videos and Screens
[1:44] Stellaris: Apocalypse launch trailer
[2:05] Stellaris: Apocalypse story trailer
TechRaptor: 8 / 10 by Anson Chan
Stellaris' Cherryh update does much to make combat actually enjoyable, while the Apocalypse DLC acts like extra frosting on an already delightful cake, though it's definitely not going to be for everyone given the nature of the game and the learning curve.
MonsterVine: 4 / 5 by Shannon P. Drake
Stellaris is finally where it was meant to be. God save our free time.
GameWatcher: 6 / 10 by Marcello Perricone
A needed yet ultimately disappointing expansion.
Stellaris: Apocalypse Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows February 22, 2018
PlayStation 4 June 25, 2020
Xbox One June 25, 2020
Developer: Paradox Development Studio
Publisher: Paradox Interactive
Stellaris: Apocalypse System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz / AMD Athlon 64 3500+, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB GeForce 8800 / Radeon X1900 or better, 4 GB HDD, Windows XP/Vista/7/8
Recommended: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 460 / Radeon HD 6600 or better, 4 GB HDD, Windows Vista/7/8