Paradox Interactive have released the Necroids Species Pack, the latest DLC for their sci-fi grand strategy game, Stellaris.
The Necroids Species Pack is currently only available for the Windows PC, Linux, and Mac (all via GOG, and Steam). The game is also available on PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
As previously reported, the new DLC pack introduces a new race of intelligent, undead aliens to the game. It adds the Necrophage Origin, along with 3 new Civics, 16 new portraits, a new ship set, new voiceovers, new building appearances, and more. The DLC costs $7.99 USD. You can find the release trailer below.
Paradox also released the free 2.8.0 patch, which adds a long list of balance tweaks and quality of life updates. You can read more about the patch here.
You can find the rundown on the DLC (via Steam) below:
Necroids, an intelligent undead species that live death to the fullest, will allow players to form empires that thrive where others might perish – and perish that others might thrive!
The Necroids Species Pack features a brand new selection of portraits, civics, ship sets and other cosmetics for players who don’t fear the afterlife, and a unique Necrophage origin with new civics.The Necrophage Origin offers players a powerful primary species which consumes others within its grasp, blurring the line between cult and empire with three unique civics. New cosmetic changes will reincarnate playthroughs of Stellaris for long time players, while also bringing new life to killer empires. The Necroids Species Pack includes:
- 1 New Origin – Necrophage
- 3 New Civics:
- Death Cult: enables powerful edicts which require the sacrificing of pops
- Reanimated Armies: allows the deployment of morality-immune, undead armies
- Memorialists: erect monuments to the galaxy’s past, improving planetary stability and honouring tomb worlds
- 16 new portraits (15 organic, 1 robotic)
- New ship set
- New advisor voiceover
- New city set & diplomacy room
- New Name lists
- New building appearances
Image: Steam
