Some time ago, Paradox Interactive announced Overlord, a major expansion to the space game Stellaris. Now there is finally a concrete release date!
In a press release today, Paradox Interactive nailed it. The Overlord expansion too Stellaris should therefore be available for the PC from May 12, 2022. The add-on grants you access to new features focused on more complex management of your intergalactic empires. The price will be 19.99 euros.
In particular, new mechanisms for vassals in the add-on should keep you busy; thereby the roles for further subjects can be defined in order to create new specialized empires. You can become economic powerhouses, military specialists, or even technological creators. You can also locate and reunite shattered empires.
Other features according to official information at a glance:
- Five New Origins:
- Imperials First – Starting as a specialized ruler, you may one day rule the entire galaxy.
- With the slingshot to the stars – The decayed remains of a quantum catapult have been discovered nearby – what mysteries might be revealed if you’re clever enough to reactivate them?
- underground – A species adapted to life underground, excelling in mining and archaeology. Now it’s time to see what awaits them far, far above the surface!
- Instructor of the Shroud – Through evolving in contact with the curious psykers known as the Shroudwalkers, your own empire has learned a great deal regarding mind expansion!
- Progenitor Hive – With the right leadership, the Empire of the Hivemind can achieve more than ever before… but without the right leadership, the Hive will collapse.
- Planning for the future and demonstrations of power:
- New technological feats give the Empire the edge it needs to become the dominant force across the galaxy.
- Orbital Rings expand influence (as well as defense capabilities) and increase demonstrations of power from your planet farther into space.
- Hyper-Relays allow your fleets to get their way faster than ever before.
- Quantum catapults offer players new ways to react faster in the galaxies while simultaneously projecting the Force, although it is a perilous journey for the fleet with no way back.
- Four new music tracksto be inspired to rise to greatness.
At the same time as the add-on itself, there will also be a free update to game version 3.4 for all owners of the main game. This patch is called “Cepheus” and includes new content and customization for all players created by the Custodian team.
The “Overlord” expansion for Stellaris now has a release date of May 12, 2022.
