Stellaris: Utopia
Release Date: April 6, 2017
Strategy, science fiction, economic, RTS, 4X, sandbox, in space, grand strategy, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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A standalone expansion for Stellaris – a 4X strategy game developed by Paradox Interactive. The Utopia expansion introduces an array of innovations and improvements, the first and foremost being an option of building so-called megastructures. This enigmatic name stands for giant, ring-shaped artificial worlds or even ones resembling a Dyson sphere, i.e.
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[1:37] Stellaris: Utopia launch trailer
[1:56] Stellaris: Utopia Path to Ascension
PC Gamer: 87 / 100 by T.J. Hafer
Paradox’s biggest expansion yet brings Stellaris closer to its original promise with a stellar rework of internal politics and new endgame goals.
Game Revolution: 4 / 5 by James Kozanitis
Utopia has given me plenty of reason to go back out into the far reaches of space, so much so that I now fear for the prosperity of my social life. With so many enticing updates rolled into Utopia and the Banks update, there’s even more to make me say “let me just do one more thing,” until it’s 4 a.m. and I’m out of luck. Thanks Paradox.
Destructoid: 8.5 / 10
Stellaris: Utopia fills out a game that was already bursting. In the time I've had with it, I've played planet-devouring swarms, robotic foxes, militant birdmen, and slaving psionic jellyfish… things. While combat remains a sticking point, and hive minds feel like they have a ways to go before the idea is fully-formed, there is more potential than ever to do what the title does best – tell a story.
Stellaris: Utopia Description
Stellaris: Utopia is an add-on to a 4X strategy game Stellaris released for PC in 2016. This expansion requires the original game to run. Paradox Interactive developed both Utiopia and the original.
Mechanics
Stellaris: Utopia PC for PC offers new ways of expanding your galactic empire and guiding your faction into a bright future.
The add-on features an option of building so-called megastructures, which are huge space objects, such as ring-shaped artificial worlds (like the ones in the Helo series or Ringworld novels) or Dyson spheres, i.e. massive constructions that completely encompass stars and harvest all their energy for the benefit of your civilization. Completing such a technological marvel brings huge profits to your faction and boosts its prestigue in the galaxy.
With Stellaris: Utopia you can also construct habitats on the orbits of planets, moons, and asteroids. You can thus build large space stations whose role is similar to that of small planets – simply put, they offer more living space for your community.
Besides, the expansion enriches gameplay with the system of traditions. Players can collect so-called Unity points and introduce new civilizational ideas, which help you expand your empire and grant active bonuses to its development. There is also an option of establishing new laws and granting privileges for individual races. For example, you can decide who will be able to gain full citizenship and who will have to settle for a lower status.
Last updated on March 21, 2017
Stellaris: Utopia Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows April 6, 2017
PlayStation 4 August 13, 2019
Xbox One August 13, 2019
Developer: Paradox Development Studio
Publisher: Paradox Interactive
Stellaris: Utopia System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Pentium IV 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 460/Radeon HD 6600 or better, 4 GB HDD, Windows Vista/7/8
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