Evolution had its chance. Now it's our turn.

In Stellaris: BioGenesis, take on the role of a genetics expert, sculpting the galaxy as you wish with living ships, engineered ecosystems, and enhanced species. Use unparalleled bioengineering tools to forge new paths and create a civilization that thrives on adaptability and evolution, or wield these same tools to dominate the stars.

But beware: life's wonders can conceal unknown dangers, including ancient threats lurking in the depths of space. The line between creator and creation blurs as you uncover the mysteries of life, unleashing the power to forge a living weapon capable of reshaping the galaxy – or consuming it.

Main Features:

Reimagined Genetic Ascension

Choose from three Ascension Paths (Cloning, Purity, and Mutation) and more than 18 enhanced authorities. Combine the traditions of Purity, Cloning, and Mutation to customize your genetic ascension and create a unique path for your gameplay style.

Biological Ships

Command living fleets that evolve with your empire. Customize these genetic marvels to assume specialized roles, from fierce battleships to adaptable support ships capable of strengthening allies and weakening foes.

Player Crisis Path

• Behemoth Fury: Let them fight! Create a relentless biological monster and unleash it upon an unprepared galaxy.

Three New Origins

• Evolutionary Predators: Cross the boundaries of Species Traits by unlocking and combining unique phenotype abilities to raise a supreme adaptive empire.

• Starred Citadel: Solve the mystery of your empire's biological attackers while devising hyperlane choke-point strategies with early access to the Deep Space Citadel megastructure.

• Wildlife: Begin as a sapient planetary ecosystem, a living gestalt with numerous lifeforms united in harmony, seeking to spread its consciousness across the stars.

Hives with a Twist

Encounter a Fallen Hive Empire, a fragmented hive-mind struggling to awaken amidst its three divided personalities.

Six New Civic Components

• Genetic Identification, Collaborative Efforts, Familiar Face, Aerospace Adaptation, Shared Genetics, Civic Education

Deep Space Citadel Megastructure

A new versatile defensive station, capable of withstanding powerful enemy fleets in any system.

Phenotype Species Traits

16 New Species Traits

And much more!

● Two Biological Ship Sets, City Sets, and Diplomatic Rooms

● Wildlife-themed City Set and Diplomatic Room

● Reactive Species Portraits: watch your leaders evolve as they gain experience.

● New Music

● 65 new events

Highlights

• Anomaly Events – Strange discoveries offer emergent storytelling.
• Deep & Varied Exploration.
• Enormous procedural galaxies, containing thousands of planets.
• Numerous playable species, each with their own traits and engineering styles.
• Vast number of Unique Random Species.
• Advanced Diplomacy system.
• Ship Designer (even civilian ships can be customized).
• Stunning space visuals.
• Up to 32 player Multiplayer.