Space diplomats, peacekeepers, and dictators, we bear some bad (and some good) Stellaris news. Paradox Interactive and Whatboy Games have announced that Stellaris Nexus early access will not start tomorrow, as its release has been slightly pushed back to next week. Though all is not bad, an open beta will be made available instead, featuring everything the early access has, plus you get to keep your progress.
While this isn’t great news, the fact that you’ll get to try the new Stellaris game out for free before it drops in early access is actually a better-case scenario than initially planned. All of the scheduled launch content will be available in the open beta, and as mentioned, your progress will even carry over into early access.
Stellaris Nexus Key Features:
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Hour of Power – Time is a valuable currency in our everyday lives and we all know how much time a really good 4X game can take to complete. Stellaris Nexus is a multiplayer turn-based 4X clash for galactic dominance, played from start to finish in about an hour!
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Social Strategy – Choose from unique factions and leaders and play with up to 5 friends in turn-based multiplayer, or brave the Nexus online against strangers through skill-based matchmaking. Form unlikely alliances, execute bitter betrayals, or quietly plot from the shadows to take the victory!
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Race to Nexus – Starting from the safe haven of your homeworld, rapidly expand your reach across the galaxy to explore and occupy new systems to eventually take control of the galactic Throneworld: NEXUS!
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Diplomacy – Military conflict and diplomatic dealings are available to you as you expand and explore, but so is the power struggle that plays out in the Galactic Council. Rival empires exert their influence to cast votes in favor of new titles and resolutions that empower their faction or advance their immediate strategic objectives.
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Unique Factions and Leaders – Whether you’re a roleplayer that wants to immerse in the universe of Stellaris, or you’re a ‘by-the-numbers’ strategist, ‘select from factions and leaders that alter how you approach each match that you play, offering a range of playstyles and ways to gain the upper-hand over your opponents.
Once Stellaris Nexus releases in early access on December 12, it’ll cost $14.99 via Steam.