Stellaris Nexus, the new Stellaris game, has an early access launch date
Stellaris Nexus, the latest Stellaris game, is unlike anything we’ve seen before. With Crusader Kings 3, Cities Skylines 2, and, of course, Stellaris, Paradox has mastered the grand-scale, sweeping strategy sim. Nothing beats getting lost in the meticulous tactics and intricate head canon of a long-running campaign, but let’s be honest: you don’t always have the time. What if you want the thrill of Stellaris in just 60 minutes? How about a full round of multiplayer that’s short enough to fit in before work? Stellaris Nexus has finally received a confirmed early access release date.
Stellaris Nexus, a new strategy game set within the Stellaris universe, condenses the vast depth, design, and possibility of its larger-scale namesake into something you can play during your lunch break. Choose from various factions, compete against five friends in multiplayer, form alliances, fight battles, and grapple with diplomacy, it’s all here but condensed into a shorter strategy experience that captures the Stellaris spirit without the epic runtime.
You begin in your home system, with the goal of becoming the first civilization to capture the galactic Throneworld, also known as the Nexus. You can go all guns blazing with open warfare, or you can scheming from the shadows with the Galactic Council and bureaucratic backstabbing. Stellaris Nexus is a multiplayer experience that serves as both an expansion and a companion to Stellaris.
The Stellaris Nexus early access period begins on Tuesday, December 5. There’s no word on a full 1.0 release, but if you enjoy the main game and want to continue the experience on a smaller scale, Nexus is ideal.