Stellaris - Three Year Anniversary Trailer

pdxint.at/2W0RNkp - Stellaris will be free to try on Steam from May 9 to May 12. With constant updates since its launch in 2016, today’s Stellaris is bigger, deeper and more fun than ever. Ordinarily retailing for a suggested price of $39.99 USD, the deep and engaging gameplay of Stellaris will be available for free on Steam this weekend along with the first-ever discount on the expansion Megacorp.
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[@River_of_Egypt]

>Trillions of Stars Oh god my CPU.

[@needhealing4059]

Trillions of Stars and only one cpu core

[@crackedhammer4612]

RiverofEgypt we need a CPU the size of Mount Rushmore to make a stellar is game have trillions of stars

[@axner99]

Three billion stars in a galaxy (To Say Nothing of the one cpu)

[@dango6266]

Quantum computers are coming so it'll be better

[@bayurukmanajati1224]

What recommended spec to play BF 5? *Octa-core i7 is more than enough* What recommended spec to plau Stellaris? *Quad-core i5.......* Is that enough? *Well, when you join 5 of them in one PC* (5*4 core)

[@JeanLucPicard85]

0:40 Introspective Machine Intelligence, +20% engineering research.

[@yonokhanman654]

That's a Synth, actually. Machine Drones don't waste time standing around.

[@artificialgravitas8954]

@@yonokhanman654 Maybe it's a representative of the Hive-mind, being introspective, it has just discovered the mirror

[@Anthony_Cika]

@Sam Guevenne Windows does not *intentionally* infiltrate?

[@catnipflowers5803]

I want this as a wall paper

[@Evilwolf21]

I thought that was the bith of AI self consciousness. Possible a machine intelligence.

[@A_Spec]

To three more years of stories and thousands of hours of gameplay.

[@samsonguy10k]

And three years more

[@jet-fury]

2 left...

[@thetravelerofterra5398]

This actually inspired me

[@noblebork7444]

And to all the xenos we either make friendship with, or delete

[@milotura6828]

@@noblebork7444 nemesis dlc is coming I was once the SENATE Now I am the CRISIS

[@theunknown0789]

1:11 *This part is so deep when you see other species helping out those human refugees who have suffered in war, it makes you reconcider being xenophobic.* *Also seeing the xeno carrying the wounded human girl is so sad* *Awesome trailer*

[@edwardboss]

Look at them, taking our glorious comrades for heretic experimentations. WE MUST SAVE THEM BY BLOWING UP THEIR PLANET

[@edwardboss]

Yes? Yes sir, this planet right here. May I recommend exterminatus? Thank you and praise the emperor

[@tnynfox1669]

Dr. Edward Boss I heard a nearby Area Empire will buy Normie trait slaves for 40'000 energy credits

[@user-kd3lm3fn6t]

@@edwardboss what a waste of cheap labor

[@itstriplem2069]

HERESY SPOTTED, THE INQUISITION WILL BE ARRIVING SOON FOR EXTERMINATUS.

[@superlegomaster55]

This is so beautiful! A match to Apocalypse trailer!

[@al103]

​ Artificial Gravitas Nooot sure. I'm not sure about model of ship, but country coloring is wrong for this aliens. And weren't those purged by Commonwealth anyway? PS. Given what happened exactly before that moment... That was AI rebellion.

[@andreasbuehler1821]

@@artificialgravitas8954 I don't think that's the UNE taking revenge, given that we see human refugees just after.

[@yogcast133]

Given the same radio chatter I think it’s the same battle

[@artificialgravitas8954]

@@andreasbuehler1821 different story-bits, all unrelated we see - in _that_ scene - molluscs fleeing a planet the UN is blowing up

[@artificialgravitas8954]

@@yogcast133 The Colossus got a new look quite fast...

[@ardoronro6677]

Paradox, throw out any notions of another E-book. You've entered cinematic territory. Take responsibility for making a number of us cry and produce a cinematic mini series in the style you've made these cherished trailers. Please?

[@Lordmun445]

I would pay so much

[@StarboyXL9]

Paradox needs to make a 5-part series of 15-minute videos like this to establish the lore of Stellaris. I don't even care if I have to pay to see them. I will pay!

[@Sergeantnumnutz]

@@StarboyXL9 Imagine watching the rise and fall of the First League. Seeing the first notion of a schism in the Cybrex lead to a battle against itself. Seeing the devastation wrought by the Javorian Pox... Just thinking about it is giving me chills.

[@generalpinochetfoundthesol3747]

Sergeant Numnutz or the desperate escapes of the Prethoryn Scourge or a cinematic explanation of the shroud!

[@rudaguimaraes9]

TONI K or alien porn

[@jtjandra2331]

It doesn't matter how far into the future, ship-to-ship communication shall forever remain......radio quality.

[@TerribleHamster]

You speak the truth earthling !

[@zwillia.s1432]

@@TerribleHamster hol up

[@TerribleHamster]

@@zwillia.s1432 ?

[@zwillia.s1432]

@@TerribleHamster what I ment to say was hold up

[@TerribleHamster]

@@zwillia.s1432 Okay ? 👍

[@edwardjohannecelestial6831]

"The galaxy settling differences and making peace" The swarm: Ah shit here we go again

[@zebaklongfang9344]

"..peace... harmony.... good... yess... no more conflict... good drones..." - Hive Overseer Drone 139, sector 42

[@irishspartanstudios]

Galaxy: *Acctually Makes Peace* Swarm: Ugh... one of these runs eh?

[@zipster6393]

Galactic custodian: the galaxy is at peace again! My devouring swarm empire: hold my Xenos.

[@LordSquirrelShow]

0:22 that's a strikingly strong image. Something about then gazing at the space creatures in utter astonishment just stirs something inside of me.

[@Ezullof]

I just wish we could have the same feeling when playing the game.

[@LordSquirrelShow]

@@Ezullof yeah. Sometimes I wish there was an option to jump into the view of the lead scientist or admiral of your ships so you could see the game from a more intimate angle. Someone just needs to make an FPS/RPG that's purely about exploring a cluster of the falaxy and discovering the wonders and horrors there in with no big bad to deal with.

[@artificialgravitas8954]

Just remember that Space-creature in game opens fire on sight

[@StarboyXL9]

@@artificialgravitas8954 that's why they need stealth generators for science vessels honestly. I don't want to lose my science ships everytime I bump into a leviathan.

[@math3000]

Totally unrelated, but you could try playing EVE Online

[@YuubiTimberwolf]

Opinion: Xenophile +100 High Quality +100 Allied +100

[@YuubiTimberwolf]

@@norman4456 Hopefully not, i still need my free migration slaves.

[@YuubiTimberwolf]

@@siluda9255 I pruge everyone who is against slavery of migrant waves.

[@sexmachine0732]

@@YuubiTimberwolf nah only one race in my empire everything else can go die for all i care

[@dailymemies]

The world is a simulation and we are in someones eye

[@archdornan1155]

Opinion: Xenophobe -100 Genocidal -376 Close Borders -20 Rivial with ally -100 HOLY CRUSADE -1000 Border Friction -30

[@bielpr2009]

-Galaxy: * Having a nice, peacefull time * -Contingency: *"I'm about to end this man's hole career"*

[@Chessrook44]

Galaxy: Oh will you now? I think not. Races of the Galaxy? RISE UP AND FIGHT.

[@Ryliath]

@@Chessrook44 *Laugh in fanatical purifier*

[@Chessrook44]

@@Ryliath Ha! Not in my game!

[@animasaurus2007]

"MUGANI? HAK HAK HAK!

[@levelcheap2435]

@@animasaurus2007 f

[@kobaltapollodorus8922]

1:12 Funny, it seems that, whenever I see this scene, a phantom chef begins cutting onions under my eyes.

[@a_ericjuanaprasetyo5503]

Human lose the war

[@SOMEGUY7893]

@@a_ericjuanaprasetyo5503 No joke though the fact that the trailer implies that a xenophobic Humanity started a war against an alien empire only for them to band together with other alien races and defeat the Human Empire and leading to humans becoming refugees and being accepted compassionately by another alien Empire is actually a pretty cool thematic element to this trailer.

[@Brother_O4TS]

@@SOMEGUY7893 I think that's the UNE though

[@SOMEGUY7893]

@@Brother_O4TS I've never felt like the anniversary trailers fit into the implied lore the other trailers have built up.

[@Albertosn3]

When you use this free to play weekend to try and get your friends into playing the game: Species Uplifted

[@GM-cw9qr]

1:11 made me tear up a bit.

[@picollojr9009]

Human refugees... Makes me wonder what happened to earth

[@shelkton.7991]

Made me sad to see them not killing the aliens on sight

[@ZuljoTheRed]

Same here, an example to follow in the real world

[@picollojr9009]

You are animals XD my god, all i see here is people talking of genocide, too much Warhammer does this to people XD Anyway "THE EMPEROR PROTECTS, BROTHERS"

[@math3000]

@@picollojr9009 Remember the Apocalypse trailer where a Human planet got Alderaaned? This is the aftermath.

[@Baleur]

1:09 i want this in real life so badly, we gotta meet our interstellar friends asap, forge a friendship and technological alliance to last for eons, and end our petty tribal rivalries on the surface. Sigh.

[@corvoattano4223]

Naaa, kill and purge the xeno scum

[@kalebdent848]

I feel this

[@tomhacking8477]

Congratulations on 3 years, so glad i bought this a year ago, and look forward to enjoying the rest of the journey with you all!

[@josey_8204]

This game has to have the best community. It just has to.

[@tomhacking8477]

@@josey_8204 definitely

[@FRM_Passed]

0:40 "I'm alive from now on." How emotional and touching this moment is 😢😭!!

[@flashred5383]

1:45 *DLC : beyond the galaxy CONFIRMED*

[@generalpinochetfoundthesol3747]

Flash Red Good I have some unfinished business with some alien scum that still haven’t bean cleaned from the universe!

[@felixmustermann790]

NOW INVADE YOUR OWN GALAXY FROM ANOTHER SAVE, and horrible fail because the scourge has colonized EVERYTHING

[@calvinhayman7597]

Who ever does the art for these give them a raise there not getting enough credit

[@zipster6393]

When you wiped out every empire as a purifier species but you run is now boring: I’ve won… but at what cost?

[@Raidou_]

0:40 That Megacorp Synth looks so sad i want to give it a hug.

[@Agyrius]

We should overthrow the government and give him more synth buddies!

[@LethalOwl]

Nicely observed, I did not see the Megacorp logo on his back at first. Well done.

[@noivern666]

"The galaxy settling differences and making peace" Boldest lie ever told in our anime

[@majilliscath9739]

Just remember to embrace The Worm WHAT WAS SHALL BE, WHAT SHALL BE WAS.

[@StarboyXL9]

By the Worm's light, I solemnly swear, To fight for the United Planets of Solaris. To give my life in defense of its citizens, Their worlds, their rights, and their freedoms. By the Worm's light, I solemnly swear, To protect the rights of sentient beings everywhere, Be they friend or foe, hostile or peaceful. And to treat all sentients as my brother. By the Worm's light, I solemnly swear, To be the voice for those who cannot speak, The guardian of those others call weak, And the liberator of all who are oppressed. For the glory of the Worm! The Oath of the Krator, Bio-enhanced Military Forces of the United Planets of Solaris

[@cyryl3827]

Puny creature. Immortal Empress shall eat it for brunch.

[@christianholbrook2686]

Filthy heretic.

[@commmander64]

NEVER! KILL THE WORM!

[@Anonymous-su8tp]

Literally just embraced the worm first time I got it since I’m a new player on the console edition

[@quickhistory5486]

Still the MOST emotional trailer I think I’ve ever seen.

[@ZeLunatic]

I think it's the first time a damn GAME TRAILER of all things put me on the verge of tears. Breathtaking. Thanks for making this amazing game, I always find myself waiting for the next update/expansion pack!

[@CaptainJack]

Epic!

[@JBrander]

Happy three-year anniversary! Sincerely yours, The Imperium of Man (Currently on it's 27th purging of Xenos)

[@leaderunith4l324]

1/10 Voidspawn did not destroy science ship

[@cortster12]

lul

[@Voidwurm1701]

I'll get it.

[@louisniemand6960]

My favorite game 1575 hours of FUN and still cant stop playing !!!

[@StarboyXL9]

1507 here. I'm gunna pass you!

[@richardjalakas5190]

@@StarboyXL9 Oh what a peasant i have put 2704 hours into Stellaris

[@Mathew_01]

Those are rookie numbers!

[@XxKidnoffxX]

Probably AFK most of the time...

[@zov6240]

3258 xD

[@fyrun4838]

Is there an instrumental for the soundtrack in the background?

[@nidrassil5812]

Question is when do we get ship styles more portraits?

[@terrrario1014]

@@alexander-mauricemillamlae4567 I've got a feeling you like the band Gloryhammer.

[@terrrario1014]

@@alexander-mauricemillamlae4567 If you do listen to "The Unicorn Invasion of Dundee".

[@Simjorfeo]

@@alexander-mauricemillamlae4567 The devs purged all unicorns, we won't get them any time soon.

[@Onii_Chan184]

"Trillion of stars" sorry, but my CPU capped my limit to 5000 systems. roughly 7-10k stars... I need a better upgrade if I want a Trillion Stars game... maybe the computer of the Infinity Machine would work?

[@risso2309]

Amazing trailer, really inspires a sense of vastness, awe, and anticipation.

[@YayalovesHannoi4Life]

Best empire building game of All time

[@houselemuellan8756]

1:02 is that humanity's revenge for what happened in yhe apocalypse trailer?

[@sG_Paradise]

@Lemuel Rafael Abotanatin i think so

[@boomer19450]

I actually cried when i saw the scene of the human refugees...Paradox, if you had the money like ubisoft or ea you'll rule the fucking world

[@josephcola9662]

Trillions of stars... Yet I can only have 1000, and then the engine can't handle it...

[@aarezniggatron2660]

Maybe I don't want to purge xeno anymore

[@xensan76]

Me: Ah, time to uncover the secrets of the galaxy! Advisor: Your people are unemployed and need you to micromanage social welfare policies! Me: Goddammit.

[@daaaaanzzz]

It's been 3 years already huh.. Stellaris will always have a special place in my heart.

[@MisterGrey027]

Thank you, Paradox Interactive !

[@marsl8603]

The music is unbelievably beautiful

[@alehaim]

In 9 days I will have been part of the people playing this game for a year. I have gotten so many memorable moments of gameplay and gotten to live my dreams of being a galactic ruler and the roleplay I have met people through multiplayer Thank you

[@bernardolima3065]

Everyone: What a nice way to interact with alien species, experiencing and delving into new cultures. Me: *FOR THE EMPEROR! SUFFER NOT THE XENO TO LIVE!*

[@tnynfox1669]

Bernardo Lima Xeno Hybris: *mankind must fight side by side with other species, not squabble in the dark. For the Emperor =][=*

[@lrugelgumiho4751]

Im ok live in harmony with xenos as long they don't have a fucked up life goal

[@syrienangel4137]

Beware the alien, the mutant, the heretic!

[@MrBlackNorton]

For people wondering the blue aliens in 1:11, they are actually "human", if you encountered that 5% chance random event "horizon signal" you know what I'm talking about.

[@NitroCorn]

Truly the best strategy game I have EVER played. Started on steam, had some Incredible times. Currently playing coop with my mate on the Xbox One X (Older Version) and having a blast. Thank you Paradox Interactive for creating this masterpiece!

[@TemplinInstitute]

Terra Invicta!

[@chyguy3776]

Filthy Terrans and their Union

[@ikglsamte_2056]

Mare Astrum

[@romanwagner8709]

Wow, an amazing trailer for the base game!

[@HexagonDX]

0:40 does this synthetic have a soul?

[@artificialgravitas8954]

Maybe it was linking up to a hive-mind [machine kind]?

[@votecthulhu9378]

machines cant have feelings

[@artificialgravitas8954]

@@votecthulhu9378 Can you have feelings?

[@DKMperor]

after we programmed one in, sure

[@unknow11712]

@@DKMperor as we are programmed to ?

[@atlas3967]

Please, tell me what music is playing? It's awesome!

[@freedomstar3930]

1 minute and 12 seconds into it and you see human refugees being welcomed by aliens whom they have found sanctuary with.

[@urbanmasque]

This is literally how I imagine my campaigns, which is why I only play on normal speed for the first couple of hours in a campaign. This game is magic.

[@andypaul1503]

If anything can be said about Stellaris, its that these trailers are truly works of art.

[@mikoaj3464]

This trailer show a soul of this game, creating story of your own Galaxy. P. S Sceen about refuges is lovely

[@ruslanzaraf8298]

I think we all can agree - we have lived to the point when games became real art.

[@Lady_in_Yearning]

Игры были искусством еще в те времена, когда я была слишком маленькая, чтобы в них играть)

[@Ezullof]

trailer != game I think that games can be art, however Stellaris isn't art.

[@Lady_in_Yearning]

@@Ezullof I respect your opinion sir, but I don't think you quite grasp the idea that Stellaris represents, the indescribable (especially under alcoholic influence - happy 9th of May everybody!) feeling it gives you that other space strategy games sadly (mostly) lack. I know one can say that about a lot of games, but Stellaris is truly (truly) unique and special if you just give it a bit of thought or/and are a sci-fi nerd like moi lol.

[@HADaev]

Трейлер красивый, но при чем тут поломанная патчем игра?

[@Lady_in_Yearning]

@@HADaev Я уважаю ваше мнение, товарищ, но мне кажется вы не до конца осознаете, что Стелларис собой олицетворяет. Эту атмосферу, чувства, которые невозможно передать словами (особенно под влиянием алкоголя - всех с праздником, кстати!); изюминку, которой в большинстве других космических стратегий, к большому сожалению, очень не хватает. Это то самое особенное *что-то*, за которое я люблю эту игру со всеми ее прыщами, патчами и багами)

[@ladybernkastel5696]

Finally some sweet revenge for Apocalypse trailer.

[@cupidonsauce1208]

1:17 how is this possible, usually, I have my Earth sector and the hundred other worlds are ran by slaves

[@starfirejordan9875]

i love this game community and the devs keep up the great work!!

[@ethangraves2890]

Congratulations and Thank you for having the sale as well. I got Stellaris when you guys teamed up with Harebrained Schemes fall of last year. Your sale offered me to get most of the DLCs since then.

[@IlPane1505]

Me in 2023 "wow, it's been 3 years already?".... Well, shit.

[@darthtrader1027]

This is the best video game I've played in a VERY long time. I haven't had to force myself to go to bed to prevent myself from staying up all night playing video games since I was like 13...

[@SisterofBattle]

Okay! Okay! Im logging in to Steam to buy it right now. Take my money!

[@celsetialarchives5909]

We are the Andorian Empire approves of this message

[@emilioperez6888]

Kim Jong Un actually, because is the anniversary, now is free for 3 days.

[@generationm2059]

Shut up and take my energy credits!

[@wormwoodbecomedelphinus4131]

"A Galaxy of wonders" - forgetting about the Dimensional Horror, Stellarite Devourer, Dragon, Unbidden, Prethoryn Scourge.... Yeah. Just fuckin lovely.

[@dexter2392]

Take the path less traveled, face the darkness on my own Into the starlight will I go, into the unknown (C)

[@abusedumpster8882]

Paradox needs to make a movie

[@handir6771]

Does anybody know what the background song is? It's pretty moving and I love it. Is it something they cobbled together for the trailer, or is it something they used from elsewhere?

[@Crysanthos]

+1 I'm lovin it as well.

[@Mrcool2oo3]

Am I the only one who wants a space opera that looks like this?

[@TheConfusled]

To the people who work on these trailers, nice job peeps.

[@sharperrogue2093]

I love how I got a notification for this the day after the weekend ended. Thanks KZbin you’re doing great👍🏻

[@mag287100]

Thank you for this. It is truly touching.

[@Hike86]

Man, I'm getting really inspired to get my Stellaris project going now! Thanks for a truly great game, Paradox!

[@lukasbumann2602]

Playing it since day one and it's still getting better

[@ВасилийКрючков-г1с]

Вы волшебники. Спасибо вам

[@evilsnowball]

A animated series with this style would be amazing.

[@user-jv7gr1jb3r]

Game: _Stars...waiting to be explored!_ Star to its fellow Stars: _Shut the doors and lock them! "Explore" is just code for "Colonize"!_

[@uclamnguyen1459]

Why does this make me cry

[@curious_blank]

*Hears laser sounds* *Cries in science*

[@Lady_in_Yearning]

*Concurs in space*

[@mharizsaifuddin7059]

Wheres the 1st n 2nd anniversary vids ?

[@ayhanozturk1801]

Damnn just epic. Amazing trailer and music. Where can i find the music for this trailer. Must have

[@starsilverinfinity]

My FEELINGS I thought apocalypse was emotional. . .this hit harder

[@warseeker8122]

PARADOX! WE DEMAND A STELLARIS THEMED SHORT FILM! PLEASE, THESE ARE SO GOOD!

[@lorerat4874]

Can't stop watching this. Ty paradox for a gr8 game :)

[@sigfridKKP]

Always cry at the end. Love this trailer!

[@keksentdecker]

0:40 deviancy detected... requesting RK800 unit...

[@96Vano]

It's good not just because of mechanics and stuff, but mostly because it gives a great field for imagination and fantasy. A small universe in your mind...never met a game like this before. Thank you, Paradox, may the Force be with you!

[@chairmeme6231]

Good to see humanity got vengeance for the apocalypse trailer

[@gerlokwolkenbrutzler6616]

This made me emotional, I love how the used all the things out of the actual game, Seeing the different species portraits, all the different kinds of aliens I've made memories with in this is so awesome. Thank you Paradox!

[@angelusfallox7148]

The universe is a beautiful place, untell someone decides that its the END OF THE CYCLE. or there is a War for Haven

[@generalpinochetfoundthesol3747]

Angelus Fallox or a end game crisis, or a great Han , or a drone factory

[@dominiqueyoung7628]

What is the music for this trailer?

[@myriadmaestro572]

There is just something indescribably powerful about this trailer. It makes me tear up every time I watch it.

[@v.denizunan9192]

Just realised that the narrator is the frowning guy from the federations trailer.

[@BringDHouseDown]

1:11 this part always hits deep

[@trygveplaustrum4634]

But there's no Xenos purging in this trailer, tho...

[@gentelmenpootis1208]

Now that is a proper trailer

[@josephhugotjiong6741]

From the looks of it, the race from utopia managed to survive and still going strong, the UNE is currently having a joint war with the commonwealth against the gamma aliens, with the race from utopia aiding the ones that is hurt, the megacorp is possibly in this trailer too

[@druidicleonnnjj]

As usual, amazing cinematic.

[@gamalmarchetti7368]

Estaria bueno que agreguen tipo cinematicas a la hora de hacer federaciones o que ocurriese algun evento.

[@younousyoutoube]

this is BEAUTIFUL

[@JoyStar]

I look at Steam after a hiatus of not doing so and I just found this, so glad I found it now! It looks like my kind of game and I can't wait to play it!

[@ultidragonlord887]

"The galaxy. Trillions of stars." My computer: don't even think about it.