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Probably the biggest update and expansion launch for Stellaris yet, Stellaris: Nemesis and the 3.0 'Dick' update are out now. Paradox actually released something of a double-patch with both 3.0 and 3.0.1 landing today to bring big new features and some needed fixes found while testing.

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Here's what the new expansion brings to Stellaris:

  • Become the Crisis: Become the fire that spreads across the galaxy, threatening its very existence. As an empire becomes more and more menacing, players will unlock powerful bonuses to finish a hopeless galactic stalemate on their own terms. If the rest of the galaxy can’t stop it in time, players can unleash enough power to end all of existence!
  • Galactic Custodian: Prove to the universe that you’re the galaxy’s last and only hope by  and the Galactic Community will declare players as the all-powerful emergency Custodian. Use these extraordinary abilities to bring the galaxy back from the edge of destruction and restore order. When the crisis is defeated players can choose to relinquish their powers...or keep them, and form a new Galactic Imperium.
  • Espionage: Lies and deceit will throw enemies off your scent while you learn their deepest secrets. Remind the galaxy that knowledge is power.by using the all-new espionage tools to spy on enemies (or friends). Deploy Envoys to lead covert Operations and counter-intelligence behind enemy borders.
    As Infiltration Levels grow, players will unlock new operations, such as Sabotage Starbase, Acquire Assets or Steal Tech. Turn allies against each other through the use of smear campaigns and by instigating diplomatic incidents. Play it right, and they’ll be none the wiser: what enemies don’t know will hurt them.
  • New Ship Set: Nemesis includes new ships inspired by some of the most imposing empires in science fiction. Whether players are taking control of the galaxy or wiping it out, players can look as powerful as they feel.

As for the free Dick 3.0.1 update that's also available now (patch notes), here's some highlights of that:

  • A complete rework of gathering intelligence and first contact. Empires will now have to send an Envoy as a diplomat to initiate first contact with another Empire, and from there build relations to increase the knowledge of that Empire.
  • Send Envoys to build Spy Networks in other Empires, gathering information and intelligence.
  • Building Slots are now unlocked through expanding the infrastructure of a colony by constructing City, Hive, or Nexus Districts, by upgrading the capital building of the planet, or through civilian infrastructure technologies.
  • Biological population growth now follows a curve based on the number of pops on the planet and the theoretical carrying capacity of the planet. Pops will start at their normal baseline but increase in speed as the population grows, eventually leveling off and slowing down as they fill up planets.
  • Plus loads more like new events, new event chains, an auto-research feature, bug fixes and loads of balance changes.

Personally, I really enjoy the long-term commitment Paradox Interactive have to their games. Stellaris is a personal favourite and this expansion and update really turn this up a notch. It's exciting to jump back into the game once again, with it feeling fresh right from the start.

You can buy the DLC on GOG and Steam.

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Tchey Apr 15, 2021
Why english speakers name things (and people...) "Dick" with all the side-meanings associated ?
CatKiller Apr 15, 2021
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Quoting: TcheyWhy english speakers name things (and people...) "Dick" with all the side-meanings associated ?
It's named after Philip K., I believe.
denyasis Apr 15, 2021
Besides, there's much worse thing to be named.... Like Stanley
einherjar Apr 16, 2021
Quoting: TcheyWhy english speakers name things (and people...) "Dick" with all the side-meanings associated ?

It is kinda your problem, what you think first when you read the word "Dick", isn't it?
Eike Apr 16, 2021
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Is this called a Dick move, then?
Tchey Apr 16, 2021
As a non-native english, Dick is never firstly a first name for my brain. As far as i know, argot (slang ?) words and very polite "hello/thanks", are the first to be learnt by foreigners for any given language. I think myself i know several "bad words" in maybe 8-10 languages. All the aliens/strangers/foreigners i’ve met, some from very different cultures, are all the same minded. Say please, then say shit, haha !

And i’m totally fine with it...

Anyway, thanks for your inputs, sorry for the out-of-topic digression.
CatKiller Apr 16, 2021
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Quoting: TcheyAs a non-native english, Dick is never firstly a first name for my brain.

It's a surname in this case. Lots of the Stellaris updates have been named after sci-fi authors. But you do get to destroy the galaxy with this one, so it's appropriate that it's his turn now.
Philadelphus Apr 17, 2021
So excited for this expansion, can't wait to try it out. Save the galaxy, destroy the galaxy, or save it and rule it? Decisions, decisions…
Eike Apr 17, 2021
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Quoting: PhiladelphusSo excited for this expansion, can't wait to try it out. Save the galaxy, destroy the galaxy, or save it and rule it? Decisions, decisions…

So many galaxies, so little time...!
14 Apr 17, 2021
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Loved the trailer with all the arguments voice acted.
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