Stellaris: Utopia

Paradox Development Studio · Apr 6, 2017

Everyone10+

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Utopia is the first major expansion for Stellaris, the critically acclaimed science fiction grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studio. As the title suggests, Utopia gives you new tools to develop your galactic empire and keep your people (or birdfolk or talking mushrooms) happy. Push your species further out into the galaxy with new bonuses for rapid exploration or stay closer to home before striking out against all who would challenge you.

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PC

Critic 7.9 (6 critics) · Gamer 7.9

PlayStation 4

No critic reviews yet · Gamer 9.5

Xbox One

No critic reviews yet · Gamer 9.0

Critic reviews

Destructoid
Robo Panda Z · Jun 03, 2017
8.5
Stellaris: Utopia fills out a game that was already bursting. In the time I've had with it, I've played planet-devouring swarms, robotic foxes, militant birdmen, and slaving psionic jellyfish… things. While combat remains a sticking point, and hive minds feel like they have a ways to go before the idea is fully-formed, there is more potential than ever to do what the title does best – tell a story.
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COGconnected
Paul Sullivan · Apr 23, 2017
8.5
If you’re an existing Stellaris player, the Utopia expansion opens up a bunch of options that didn’t exist before and is well worth the investment. If you haven’t jumped on the stellar bandwagon yet – there’s no better time. Stellaris is a very strong space strategy game that has flown a bit under the radar, and anyone who enjoys games like Civilization or Masters of Orion will likely be quite taken by Stellaris.
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PC Gamer
TJ HAFER · Apr 07, 2017
8.7
I didn’t come close to scratching the surface of all the endgame ascension paths in the time I’ve had so far, but the ones I have seen make me excited to discover more. Utopia may not deliver on all the promises and expectations Stellaris is tied up in, but it does bring it one, giant leap closer. Paradox’s biggest expansion yet brings Stellaris closer to its original promise with a stellar rework of internal politics and new endgame goals.
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Game Revolution
James Kozanitis · Apr 06, 2017
8.0
Utopia has given me plenty of reason to go back out into the far reaches of space, so much so that I now fear for the prosperity of my social life. With so many enticing updates rolled into Utopia and the Banks update, there’s even more to make me say “let me just do one more thing,” until it’s 4 a.m. and I’m out of luck. Thanks Paradox.
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TheXboxHub
Gareth Brierley · Nov 24, 2019
8.0
Overall though and the Utopia expansion for Stellaris: Console Edition on Xbox One is an excellent piece of DLC for the already very good base-game – particularly if you are happy to drop in many more hours of game time. If you like the original game then you’re in for a treat with the amount of detail in regards to governing and how to guide your subjects to eternal bliss. The ascension perks systems are really interesting as well, providing another goal to an already objective-heavy experience.
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Cubed3
Eric Ace · Apr 07, 2017
6.0
The Utopia DLC, tied in with its major update, goes a long way to breathing life into a game that had grown stale on many fronts. The race actually feels a lot more alive, and the Unity/Ascension system gives something to work towards during the game. For more casual fans, the free update is likely enough, as it offers a surprising amount of content, whereas more hardcore fans will want to spring for additional features that especially change late game.
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