Stellaris: Console Edition PS5 - Utopia

Build a Better Space Empire in Stellaris: Utopia

The stars have called you for millennia and now you walk among them. A universe of possibilities is open to your species as it takes its first fitful steps into the great unknown. Here you can turn your back on the divisive politics of the home planet. Here you can build something new. Here you can unify your people and build that perfect society.

Only in space can you build Utopia.

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.

Utopia brings a host of changes to the core of Stellaris, including:

MEGASTRUCTURES

Build wondrous structures in your systems including Dyson Spheres and ring worlds, bringing both prestige and major advantages to your race.

HABITAT STATIONS

Build “tall” and establish space stations that will house more population, serving the role of planets in a small and confined empire.

ASCENSION PERKS

Collect Unity points and adopt Traditions to unlock Ascension Perks that allow you to customize your empire in unique ways. Follow one of the three Ascension Paths and achieve Biological Mastery, give up your biological forms in a Synthetic Evolution, or unlock the full psionic potential of your species through Transcendance.

INDOCTRINATION

Influence primitive civilizations and make them adopt your ethics through the use of observation stations, preparing them for enlightenment or annexation.

ADVANCED SLAVERY

Maximize the benefits of slavery by choosing specific roles for enthralled species. Have them serve other Pops as Domestic Servants, fight for your empire as Battle Thralls, or keep them as Livestock to feed your people.

ADVANCED GOVERNMENTS

Adopt unique civics and authorities for your government. Play as a Fanatic Purifier and shun all diplomacy, become a Hive Mind to avoid political strife or create a multi-species empire born of Syncretic Evolution.

• 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