Sci-fi strategy game Stellaris now has multiplayer on consoles Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Sci-fi strategy game Stellaris now has multiplayer on consoles For up to four humans. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 22 May 2019 1 comment Budding intergalactic conquerers now have a little more of a challenge on their hands in Paradox Interactive's sci-fi strategy game Stellaris on consoles, courtesy of the game's free new online multiplayer mode. Multiplayer has, of course, long been available in Stellaris for PC, but with Paradox slowly bringing the console version inline with its older sibling through free updates and paid DLC, it seemed only a matter of time before the mode would hit PS4 and Xbox One. And here we are now, with console players finally able to take on fellow fleshbags alongside AI opponents. On consoles, multiplayers sessions of exploration, resource acquisition, and expansion (with occasional intergalactic fisticuffs) will support up to to four human opponents, and up to 14 empires. There's also the option to hotjoin a currently ongoing session, with those granted access to a match by the host able to play as any empire already active in-game. Paradox also notes that save and load is available for multiplayer sessions. This means matches can be resumed at a later date, either in multiplayer or as a single-player game, if required. Furthermore, previously single-player games can be loaded into multiplayer. A few additional details on the new mode can be found over on the Paradox forums. Stellaris' next paid expansion on consoles will be Utopia, introducing the likes of Megastructures, Habitat Stations, and Ascension Perks when it arrives this "summer". 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