Stellaris' sci-fi strategy gets a diplomacy boost in new Federations expansion Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Stellaris' sci-fi strategy gets a diplomacy boost in new Federations expansion Plus new Lithoids Species Pack out this week. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 22 Oct 2019 19 comments Paradox Interactive's acclaimed 4X sci-fi strategy game Stellaris is expanding once more, this time with the new diplomacy themed Federations DLC, out later this year on PC. Federations is Stellaris' fourth expansion (or ninth if you include the game's various Story and Species Packs), and aims to considerably expand the diplomatic options available in-game. According to Paradox, players can "build up the internal cohesion of their Federations and unlock powerful rewards for all members", by taking advantage of Trade Leagues, Martial Alliances, Hegemony, and more. Additionally, the expansion introduces a galactic senate, able to vote on a wide variety of resolutions to drive legislative agendas. Watch on YouTube Member empires are able to sanction those that defy the senate's rules, enact a single galactic focus, or even "sway the senate to position [themselves] as a leader, trading favours and manoeuvring, doing whatever it takes to gain influence among schemers." Elsewhere, the Federations DLC introduces Origins, enabling players to flesh out their empire's background and adjust its starting conditions. "Whether it's Void Dwellers who have abandoned their homeworld to live in perpetual orbit," says Paradox, "or a society that worships and protects a powerful Tree of Life, you can lay the groundwork wisely for the seeds of your empire." Rounding off the expansion are new construction projects, including the Mega Shipyard, which can produce fleets at "incredible speed", or the Juggernaut, a massive mobile repair base that can even function in enemy territory. Elsewhere, Stellaris' newly announced Lithoids Species Pack - which adds new mechanics, new species portraits, ship models, and a voice pack, all themed around the rock-based lifeform - arrives on 24th October, priced at £5.79/$7.99 USD. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store