Stellaris: Console Edition PS5 - Aquatics Species Pack

Embrace the life of a seafaring civilization as you sail the open expanses of the galaxy with Stellaris' most immersive pack yet: the Aquatics Species Pack! Let a wave of new customizable options for your empire crash into Stellaris, with a treasure trove of new species portraits, ship set, origins and more.

Strap on your fins and tank, and take a deep dive into the marine world of the Aquatics Species Pack with:

ALL NEW ORIGINS
Here be Dragons!: This ancient mythical beast stalks your home world, it’s deep sage blue scales orbiting your humble kingdom. Your relationship with this proud creature will determine the lengths she will be willing to go to either defend or destroy you… you’d be wise to avoid displeasing it.

Ocean Paradise: These peaceful civilizations lead a peaceful life in a bountiful environment. With no natural enemies as well as food deposits and bonuses, enjoy unhindered growth and opulence.

NEW TRAIT
Aquatic: When species evolve to thrive on ocean worlds, they’re also the stereotypical “fish out of water” on others.

NEW CIVIC
Anglers: The bounties of the sea: fresh seafood and rare pearls are but some of the benefits of a seafarer's life. Visit the agriculture districts to cash in on these valuable consumer goods.

NEW ASCENSION PERK
Hydrocentric: Ever carry something heavy underwater? It’s easier, right? When you spend most of your time underwater, you figure out cheaper and faster methods of modifying your environment. Terraform planets into oceanic worlds, or make them bigger by harvesting water from other planets. Build the sandcastles of space!

COSMETICS
New ship set with a sleek look, designed to help you yacht your way through space.
New Aquatics Dragon: A new, majestic space dragon will now grace the stars.
New Advisor: Sail the stars alongside the Seafarer advisor voice, inspired by high-seas adventure fiction.
15 new aquatics portraits to help you embrace your fishy new existence.

Some features may require content sold separately

• 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 dialog.

• Controls

  • Controller Remapping (Basic)

    You can change the controls to an alternate pre-set 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 customize 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: 11/6/2025
• Publisher: Paradox Interactive
• Genres: Strategy