Paradox Interactive introduced at this time that the following mechanical enlargement for Stellaris, referred to as Cosmic Storms, launches on September 10 on PC. The enlargement is a part of Stellaris’s eighth season, and was developed in collaboration with Conduct Interactive. Gamers can harness or battle the titular cosmic storms to affect their place within the universe.
Cosmic Storms options eight new sorts of storms, together with electrical, particle and gravity storms, all of which affect Stellaris’s strategic gameplay. Gamers even have a brand new Storm Chaser origin possibility, being a part of a gaggle of people that consider “enlightenment is present in participating with the best drive the universe has to supply: the Cosmic Storms.”
The enlargement additionally options two new Precursor narratives, three new Civics — Astrometeorology, Storm Devotion and Environmental Architects — in addition to different applied sciences devoted to studying and anticipating storms, similar to a Climate Forecast Map Mode. Gamers may also unlock a brand new ascension perk that lets them create cosmic storms.
Cosmic Storms comes with the Season 8 enlargement go, nevertheless it can be bought as a standalone. It’s additionally included in Stellaris’s month-to-month subscription service.