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Paradox Interactive Launches Major Expansion and Free Update for Stellaris

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Nomads and 4.4 ‘Pegasus’ is available now on PC

STOCKHOLM – JUNE 15, 2026 – Build no borders and claim no worlds in Nomads, the brand-new expansion released today on PC for Paradox Interactive’s grand sci-fi strategy game Stellaris. In Nomads, players will journey across the galaxy in a massive, fully upgradable Arkship, establish interstellar trade routes to grow their empire, earn favor, resources, and influence by issuing and taking on contracts, and become the galaxy’s ultimate champion.

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Launching alongside the Nomads expansion is the 4.4 ‘Pegasus’ update, available for free for all players. This major update allows players to join and leave wars in progress and adds vastly improved job systems and selection, a reworked situation log UI, performance improvements, bug fixes, and more. 

Features of Nomads include: 

  • Nomadic Empires: Create empires that are not bound by claiming systems or colonizing worlds. Instead, navigate the stars with massive Arkships, your main habitats.
  • Arkships: Your capital, your cradle, and your fortress. This massive, fully upgradable wonder will replace traditional Worlds for your empire. Customize Military, Scientific, or Civilian Arkships with specialized modules, districts, and upgrades as your Empire evolves by traveling through the stars.
  • Wayline Networks: Construct Waystations to create lasting interstellar trade routes that harvest resources you can claim with a simple pass through. 
  • Contract System: Perform task-driven interactions with other empires to earn favor, resources, and influence.
  • New Origins:
    • Voidfarers: The standard origin for Nomadic Empires. A flexible, streamlined start for you to define your own nomadic journey.
    • Heirs of the Khan: Play as the successor of a murdered Khan, as you evade marauder hit-squads through trickery and bribery until you are strong enough to come back and reclaim your throne.
    • The Sacred Path: Guide a fleet of pilgrims towards ancestral holy sites in a galactic pilgrimage. Your journey is a spiritual odyssey fueled by faith.
    • Forever Cruise: Manage a society split between a pampered elite demanding new entertainment and sightseeing opportunities from their vista lounges, and an overworked crew keeping the dream afloat.
  • New Ambition: Defender of the Galaxy: Command a set of Hero Ships to fight against existential threats and, when the threat is vanquished, make the choice that will mark you as a true hero of legend.
  • The Stellar Canon: This late-game Megastructure upgrade allows you to weaponize your entire energy stockpile, discharging it into a devastating beam capable of striking enemy systems across the galaxy.
  • Champions Forge Live!: Answer the call and participate in gladiatorial fleet combat all across the galaxy. The winner gets the Trophy relic and glory, the losers only envy.
  • New Renown Nomadic Paragons
  • New Civics and Traditions

Nomads is available now as part of the Season 10 Expansion Pass, which offers a 20% discount over purchasing the contents individually, or standalone for the suggested retail price of $24.99/£20.99/€24.99.

For additional information, please contact:
Paradox Interactive Public Relations Team
Email: pr@paradoxinteractive.com

About Paradox Interactive

Paradox Interactive is one of the premier developers and publishers of strategy and management games for PC and consoles. The players are located all over the world but some of the biggest markets are North America, Western Europe and Asia.

The game portfolio consists of popular franchises such as Stellaris, Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings, Cities: Skylines, Prison Architect, the Surviving games, Age of Wonders and Victoria. Paradox Interactive also owns the World of Darkness brand catalog.

For more information, please visit www.paradoxinteractive.com.

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