Stellaris Nexus is a turn-based multiplayer 4X game that respects your time, giving you the full spectrum of a thrilling, strategic 4X experience. Designed to be completed in about 60 minutes, Stellaris Nexus allows players to explore the universe, forge alliances, or conquer the galaxy with their friends.

Stellaris is a real-time grand strategy game set in space, beginning in the year 2200. Players take control of a species in its early stages of interstellar space exploration, right after the invention of FTL spaceship technology, ready to claim a place as one of "the species of the stars." They navigate their civilization through varying goals, scenarios and gameplay, with the general goal being to create the universe’s most powerful empire. 

In the aftermath of the fall of the ruling Tzynn Empire, the seat of all galactic power known as NEXUS is left empty.  Each turn, players influence the galaxy through Edicts with the goal of having their empire’s ruler ascend the throne. Players can take control of planets using military might or peaceful diplomatic annexation, constructing buildings to provide resources for their continued expansion.

Stellaris Nexus is packed with the strategic decision-making and grand space battles iconic to the franchise. Exploration, construction, diplomacy, espionage, trade, research and cultural influence are all at players’ fingertips as they compete with their friends for galactic domination. Players can group up with up to five of their friends or use skill-based matchmaking online to form alliances, wage wars, double cross, and compete for the galactic throne.

Paradox Interactive and Whatboy Games announced that Stellaris Nexus is now available through Steam Early Access at 14.99€/12.99£/14.99$.

“We've long been big enthusiasts of Paradox’s grand strategy games and have always loved the social experience of tabletop gaming. We strongly believed there was great potential in merging these elements," said Adam Doherty, Game Director at Whatboy Games. “We developed a prototype of a sci-fi strategy game playable in one hour and pitched it to Paradox Arc—they loved the idea! Together with Paradox, we’ve proved it is possible to create a compelling 4X experience you can finish during a lunch break. We are now thrilled to release the game into early access and to get players’ feedback to polish and elevate this concept even further,'' added Dax Ginn, Studio Director, Whatboy Games.

"Stellaris Nexus achieves the near-impossible; providing a deep and challenging strategy experience that can be played start to finish in an hour. On top of that, it’s a blast to play with friends over and over again. We're confident it's a perfect addition to Paradox's lineup," shared Gustav Groth, Executive Producer at Paradox Arc. "This early access phase gives the awesome team at Whatboy the chance to test their ideas, and grow the game together with the community."

Key Features:

• Your Hour of Power
  • From the haven of your Homeworld, rapidly expand your reach across the galaxy to explore and occupy new star systems and take control of the galactic throneworld, NEXUS.
  • Construct a vast military star fleet and develop your diplomatic cunning to exploit the opportunities available to you to grow your empire and exert your dominance in the new galactic order.
  • Research new technologies, confront the scientific enigmas of deep space and subdue the threats of other spacefaring races to forge a powerful interstellar empire and be crowned the undisputed emperor of the galaxy… all in the time it takes to finish your laundry.
• Social Strategy
  • Choose a unique faction and leader and play with up to 5 friends in turn-based multiplayer, or brave the Nexus online against strangers through skill-based matchmaking.
  • Negotiate and form diplomatic alliances with other empires to avoid direct confrontation or sabotage their agenda using covert espionage plots… and blame it on another player.
  • Stellaris Nexus offers limitless opportunities for bluffing, subterfuge, double-crossing, back-stabbing, petty revenge and all other forms of diplomatic intrigue, sure to transform your best friends into your worst enemies.
• Craft a Unique Story within the Stellaris Universe
  • Redefine the course of galactic lore with every play-through as you inhabit well-established Stellaris factions and leaders. Your destiny is in your hands as you craft your own emergent narrative in pursuit of galactic glory and domination.
  • Military conflict and diplomatic dealings are always available to you, but so is the power struggle that plays out in the Galactic Council as rival empires exert their legislative influence to cast votes in favor of new titles and resolutions that empower their faction or advance their immediate strategic objectives.

Stellaris Nexus is coming to PC (Steam).