Stellaris: Console Edition PS5 - Distant Stars Story Pack

Not all those who wander are lost! Heed the call of Distant Stars and journey into the great unknown in this new discovery-themed story pack.

The Distant Stars Story Pack includes:
ANSWER THE CALL: Hidden traces of an ancient galaxy network seem to be hidden behind a tantalizingly sealed path to a constellation outside our galaxy. What’s out there?
ANOMALY DETECTED: Dozens of new events and anomalies for your scientists to observe and analyze.
GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND: Discover and plot unexplored unique solar systems to gain technology, resources, and valuable worlds to colonize as you build out your galactic empire.
IT’S A BIRD, IT’S A PLANE: a number of unique gargantuan creatures that exist and thrive in the vacuum of space. But approach with caution, these may not be gentle giants.

• PS Plus required for online play
• Supports up to 4 online players with PS Plus
• Online play optional
• 1 player
• Accessibility features (17)

Accessibility Features

• Visuals

  • Audio Cue Alternatives

    Audio information is also communicated visually or through controller vibration.

• Audio

  • Volume Controls

    You can turn down and mute individual audio volumes.

  • Visual Cue Alternatives

    Visual information is also communicated through audio or controller vibration.

• Subtitles and Captions

  • Playable without Subtitles

    You can play without subtitles because the game does not include spoken dialogue.

• Controls

  • Controller Remapping (Basic)

    You can change the controls to an alternative preset layout, or some remapping support is provided.

  • Playable without Button Holds

    You can play the game and navigate menus without holding down buttons.

  • Playable without Rapid Button Presses

    You can play the game and navigate menus without needing to press buttons rapidly or within a time limit.

  • Playable without Simultaneous Presses

    You can play the game and navigate menus without pressing or holding down multiple buttons at the same time.

  • Playable without Motion Controls

    You can play the game without needing to use motion controls.

  • Playable without Touch Controls

    You can play the game without needing to use touch-based controls.

  • Playable without Controller Vibration

    You can play the game without turning on controller vibration/haptic feedback.

  • Playable without Adaptive Trigger Effect

    You can play the game without the adaptive resistance in the triggers turned on.

• Gameplay

  • Adjustable Difficulty (Advanced)

    You can customise the level of challenge or activate a range of assists individually to help you play the game.

  • Game Speed (Advanced)

    You can reduce the overall speed of the game to slow down gameplay.

  • Control Reminders

    You can review the game controls at any time.

  • Game Pausing

    You can pause the game at any time during gameplay or cinematics (offline play only).

  • Manual Saving

    You can create manual save points that allow you to return to the game exactly where you left off.

• Platform: PS5
• Release: 6/11/2025
• Publisher: Paradox Interactive
• Genres: Strategy