Stellaris: Overlord: Latest space strategy expansion released

In the meantime, the next expansion Overlord for the space strategy game Stellaris has been released for the PC. Here is a list of all the new mechanics and features from the press release.

• The rulers make the rules:
  With new mechanics for vassals, the roles for additional subjects can be defined – players can create new specialized empires to grow into economic superpowers, military specialists and technological creators. They negotiate or demand treaties and agreements between their vassals to determine the future of dozens of worlds, and reap the benefits!

• The brightest star must lead them:
  Players can locate and reunite shattered empires! In the vast galaxies you will encounter other unique enclaves, from mysterious Shroudwalkers to militaristic mercenaries and clever salvage workers. They can be forged into mutually beneficial relationships to earn their unique services, or they can be forcibly subjected to one’s domination.
  

O Imperial fiefdom –Beginning as a specialized ruler, one may one day rule the entire galaxy.

O 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?

O underground –A species adapted to life underground, excelling in mining and archeology. Now it’s time to see what awaits them far, far above the surface!

O Instructor of the Shroud –Through evolving in contact with the curious psykers known as the Shroudwalkers, your own empire has learned a great deal about mind expansion!

O Progenitor Hive –With the right leadership, the Hivemind Empire can achieve more than ever before… but without the right leadership, the Hive will collapse.

• Planning for the future and demonstrations of power:

o New technological feats give the Empire the edge it needs to become the dominant force across the galaxy.

o Orbital Rings expand influence (as well as defense capabilities) and increase demonstrations of power from your own planet further into space.

o Hyper relays allow your own fleets to get their way faster than ever before.

o 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 find inspiration for ascension to greatness.

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