Stellaris gets patch 1.2
A new update for Stellaris, called "Asimov", has been released. It introduces changes in diplomacy, warfare, and empire expansion.
Stellaris—a science fiction grand strategy game by Paradox Development studio, the creators of Europa Universalis and Crusader Kings series, among others—received patch 1.2 today. The update called “Asimov” introduces a number of changes into Stellaris’ gameplay mechanics, especially in diplomacy, warfare, and empire expansion. Learn the details below.
- Access through empires’ borders now open until closed by diplomatic actions.
- Colonizing planets and building outposts now costs influence.
- Embassies replaced by building long-term relationships with other empires via trustworthy actions.
- Diplomacy interface includes additional actions and options – and diplomatic incidents.
- New possible goals for warfare.
- Battles are clearer and have improved appearances.
- New ways to view maps with a variety of data shown.
- New nomadic fleets and varied population factions.
The Asimov update is live now for all players on Windows, Mac, and Linux PCs.
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