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Description
4.0.21 Only

Hey everyone! I'm Julian, and I'm back to moding! I love creating mod lists for games I enjoy, and Stellaris is one of my favorites. After working on this list for over 50 days (and counting), I think I've finally hit the sweet spot between mod complexity and realism. Excited to share it with you all!


First off, why should you use this mod list?
It's simple: I've tested it thoroughly, and it works! It's balanced with a focus on realism—no overpowered structures or starting technologies. This mod list is all about striking the right balance of complexity and gameplay, which is something I personally love when playing Stellaris."


REQUIREMENTS:
  • 1. At least 1920X1080 resolution
  • 2. Both Stellaris and SteamLibrary Workshop installed on the same SSD
  • 3. All DLC's from Stellaris
  • 4. Use vanilla mod organizer from Paradox


LOAD ORDER
Just chose one of these two options

Stellaris 4.0+ and you need all DLCs

Gameplay Update 25 August 2025:

I had a game of 130 years, and this time I faced some issues with slight bugs that are easy to work around. Some of them are related to combat distance engagement, but this rarely affects the gameplay and only affects it in the invested systems where multiple stations are placed close to each other, making the ships not able to target and move close to them properly. Other bug that I found is the planet view, when you build your districts. As of now you can't replace the starting districts that you chose so be careful what you chose in your planet view. The rest was smooth, all good and perfect, no other problems encountered, just pure stellaris at its best.


Issues Identified until now with what I am testing
  • There might be range issues for fleets when interacting
  • Do not pick 25X Crysis strength... You will die
  • Do not pick Supertensile constructions, they are buggy. Pick megastructure limit capacity technology or unlimited.
  • As of now it only functions for "4.0.21"
  • I added another mod that helps with speed of ships when they retreat from battle
  • Ensure the districts that you build from planet view remain as such, since you can't change them due to a big
  • Slight bug with combat engagement distance for situations where a system is full of stations and the ships don't decide on what to attack first and they go back and forth over and over again.

What I would like in terms of mods:
  • 1. We need a mod that reduces retreating fleet time... it takes 5 years for a losing fleet to get back to its homebase

Recommended Gameplay:
  • Start Game:
    Considering that the new population mechanic is different, just focus on expansion
  • Mid Game:
    Focus on mineral and energy production
  • End Game:
    Pending

If you like the mod list please rate it. It helps a lot in making others finding the list easier.

Items (69)
Planetary Diversity
Created by Gateman
https://i.imgur.com/fVVaDCS.gif Stellaris: 4.1.* https://i.imgur.com/ZjwcCiB.gif https://i.imgur.com/diOwYyp.png Not Achievement Friendly PD Discord Server Other Planetary Diversity Mods Unique Worlds More Arcologies Ascension Worlds Vanilla Replacement Ar...
Planetary Diversity - More Arcologies
Created by Gateman
https://i.imgur.com/fVVaDCS.gif Stellaris: 4.1.* https://i.imgur.com/ZjwcCiB.gif https://i.imgur.com/diOwYyp.png Not Achievement Friendly PD Discord Server This mod is 100% stand-alone and will work without Planetary Diversity. This mod adds five new Arcol...
Planetary Diversity - Gaia Worlds
Created by Gateman
https://i.imgur.com/fVVaDCS.gif Stellaris: 4.1.* https://i.imgur.com/ZjwcCiB.gif https://i.imgur.com/diOwYyp.png PD Discord Server Check out my main mod Planetary Diversity. This is a stand-alone mod and does not need Planetary Diversity to work. This mod ...
Planetary Diversity - Ascension Worlds
Created by Gateman
https://i.imgur.com/fVVaDCS.gif Stellaris: 4.1.* https://i.imgur.com/ZjwcCiB.gif https://i.imgur.com/diOwYyp.png Not Achievement Friendly PD Discord Server This mod is 100% stand-alone and will work without Planetary Diversity. Planetary Infestors (Civic) ...
Planetary Diversity - Vanilla Replacements
Created by Gateman
https://i.imgur.com/fVVaDCS.gif Stellaris: 4.1.* https://i.imgur.com/ZjwcCiB.gif https://i.imgur.com/diOwYyp.png PD Discord Server Check out my main mod Planetary Diversity. This is a stand-alone mod. It does not need Planetary Diversity. Make sure this mo...
Planetary Diversity - City Sets
Created by Gateman
https://i.imgur.com/fVVaDCS.gif Stellaris: 4.1.* https://i.imgur.com/ZjwcCiB.gif https://i.imgur.com/diOwYyp.png PD Discord Server Check out my main mod Planetary Diversity. This is a stand-alone mod. It does not need Planetary Diversity. This mod adds thr...
Planetary Diversity - Planet View
Created by Gateman
https://i.imgur.com/fVVaDCS.gif Stellaris: 4.1.* https://i.imgur.com/ZjwcCiB.gif https://i.imgur.com/diOwYyp.png PD Discord Server This is an add-on for Planetary Diversity. This is a stand-alone mod; it will work without PD. This module does one thing: it...
Planetary Diversity - Unique Worlds
Created by Gateman
https://i.imgur.com/fVVaDCS.gif Stellaris: 4.1.* https://i.imgur.com/ZjwcCiB.gif https://i.imgur.com/diOwYyp.png PD Discord Server Unique Worlds This mod is standalone and does not require Planetary Diversity to function. It adds additional planets, scalin...
Archaeology Story Pack 4.1
Created by Inny
Content This mod introduces an expansive array of archaeological narratives, uncovering the mysteries and legacies of ancient space empires and enigmatic worlds. Players will delve into the forgotten histories of once-mighty civilizations, exploring ruins,...
Planetary Wonders
Created by Namfoodle
For Stellaris: 4.1.* Adds many new Planetary Wonders, with custom icons, images and events. Wonders are buildings that take up a district slot, a lot of resources and time, but provide many jobs and bonuses. Only one allowed per planet, more can be unlocke...
Upper Limits V4.0+
Created by Guluere
Introduction This mod aims to go above and beyond the normal game, allowing players to research techs above tier 5 and more! More Info Currently in English, French, Russian and Braz-Por. The non-english translations might be delayed. Thanks for checking th...
More Societies: Infinity
Created by Hua Zhang
https://images.steamusercontent.com/ugc/16866137500373524697/062062784F39902D12D8EC4C99AB450B4998638B/ When we look up at the starry sky, have we ever wondered what kind of civilization will be waiting to meet us? At one time, we envisioned a myriad of pos...
[4.1] Empires Expanded
Created by MadeinCanada
Empires Expanded expands customisation of empires and paths to take! EMEX revamps your Stellaris experience while still keeping that feeling of vanilla Stellaris. There is a variety to choose from, scaling from minor to game-changing. Your feedback is high...
UI Overhaul Dynamic
Created by Orrie
For 4.1 ✔️ https://i.imgur.com/txc9Oaf.png 📜 Changelog 📜Beta VersionOlder Versions4.0.233.14.1592Paradox Mods ⛓️ Compatibility Patches ⛓️🏗️ Submods 🏗️Can be used in multiplayer, even with players who doesn't use it! 🛠️ Interface Modified 🛠️ This mod is spe...
UI Overhaul Dynamic + Ethics and Civics Alternative
Created by Orrie
For 3.14.X ⚠️ https://i.imgur.com/ugRr97n.png Compatibility patch between UI Overhaul Dynamic and either Ethics and Civics Alternative - FunEFork or Ethics and Civics : Infinity. Doesn't add anything new by itself. 📑 Load Order 📑 Ethics and Civics Alternat...
UI Overhaul Dynamic + Planetary Diversity
Created by Orrie
For 4.1 ✔️ https://i.imgur.com/ugRr97n.png Compatibility patch between UI Overhaul Dynamic and Planetary Diversity so that Empire Creation matches the style in UIOD. It's still possible to use Planetary Diversity without this patch. 📑 Load Order 📑 Planetar...
UI Overhaul Dynamic - Tiny Outliner
Created by Orrie
For 4.1 ✔️ https://i.imgur.com/txc9Oaf.png It does require the main mod to run. This is a submod for UI Overhaul Dynamic that changes the outliner to mimic the look from Tiny Outliner v2. ⚠️ Do not run this with any other outliner mods. ⚠️ 📑 Load Order 📑 U...
UI Overhaul Dynamic - Extended Topbar
Created by Orrie
For 4.1 ✔️ https://i.imgur.com/txc9Oaf.png A submod for UI Overhaul Dynamic that overhauls the resources displayed on the top toolbar. Doesn't require any other mods, and can be used even without the parent mod. Minimum resolution width is 1600px (can be u...
UI Overhaul Dynamic - Improved Text
Created by Orrie
For 4.1✔️ https://i.imgur.com/txc9Oaf.png It does require the main mod to run. A submod for UI Overhaul Dynamic that replaces the vanilla fonts with new TrueType fonts which gives better scalability and clearer text. Still under development. Font Usage: Ma...
UI Overhaul Dynamic + Improved Font
Created by Orrie
For 4.1 ✔️ https://i.imgur.com/txc9Oaf.png It does require the main mod to run. Standalone submod/patch for UI Overhaul Dynamic, that includes Improved Font by Clazex. It uses the same fonts as present in the original mod, but with code adaptions towards t...
UI Overhaul Dynamic - SpeedDial
Created by Orrie
For 4.1 ✔️ https://i.imgur.com/ugRr97n.png It does require the main mod to run. This is a submod for UI Overhaul Dynamic that mimics the behaviour from SpeedDial. Does not require SpeedDial to function. Also makes the SpeedDial moveable, by clicking the sp...
UI Overhaul Dynamic + More Societies: Infinity
Created by Hua Zhang
UI Overhaul Dynamic和更多社会形态：无限的兼容补丁，请把这个补丁排在上述两个MOD的下面。 Please list the compatibility patch for UI Overhaul Dynamic and More Societies: Infinity below the two MODs mentioned above....
More Traditions
Created by kroun
Updated for 4.1 Please read the following! While More Traditions has been updated for 4.1, we have not yet gone through all tradition trees and refined them for the new balance and mechanics for 4.0, so do expect some trees to be unbalanced or have minor i...
Expanded Stellaris Traditions 3
Created by Ben_D⚜
Refer to the main page here for details. This is a temporary upload intended for maintenance. This will be deleted when we hear back from Girion. (Furnomenon:) In the effort to make the mod feel more vanilla-friendly, I've changed some Traditions or rename...
UI Overhaul Dynamic - More Tradition Categories (80)
Created by Orrie
For 4.1 ✔️ https://i.imgur.com/ugRr97n.png It does require the main mod to run. This is a submod for UI Overhaul Dynamic that increases the amount of selectable tradition categories from the default 7 to 80. (The AI will also fully fill the new slots befor...
UI Overhaul Dynamic - Ascension Slots
Created by Orrie
For 4.1✔️ - Compatible with save games. https://i.imgur.com/ugRr97n.png It does require the main mod to run. This is a submod for UI Overhaul Dynamic that increases the ascension slots from 8 to a maximum 100, depending on user selection. The vanilla UI ca...
! Reworked Advanced Ascension
Created by scroll
Adapting to Stellaris 4.0 This mod is to add new advanced ascensions based on vanilla ascensions 30 new Advanced Ascensions The upper limit of the ascension slot has been increased, which requires UOD series for UI support Future development of this MOD ha...
Guilli's Planet Modifiers and Features
Created by Guilliman
https://i.imgur.com/v0c7ibh.png Guilli's Planet Modifiers For version 4.0+ of the game. For a legacy 3.14 version, see here: https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3484885619 Goes well with my: Guilli's Technologies mod: https://steamcommun...
Extra Ship Components NEXT
Created by NHunter
Extra Ship Components: NEXT WARNING: this mod is NOT compatible with existing ESC 3.0 saves. You need to start a new game. Other mod versions: Stellaris 3.3 -- Stellaris 3.4 -- Stellaris 3.6 -- Stellaris 3.7 Stellaris 3.9 -- Stellaris 3.10 -- Stellaris 3.1...
ESC NEXT: Overwrites: Component Progression
Created by NHunter
Extra Ship Components NEXT Overwrites: Component Progression This mod is an optional addon to Extra Ship Components NEXT that merges together vanilla and ESC tech trees. Other mod versions > Stellaris 3.4: ESC NEXT: Overwrites: Component Progression (Stell...
ESC NEXT: Overwrites: Global Ship Designs
Created by NHunter
Extra Ship Components NEXT Overwrites: Global Ship Designs Other mod versions > Stellaris 3.4: ESC NEXT: Overwrites: Global Ship Designs (Stellaris 3.4) > Stellaris 3.5: ESC NEXT: Overwrites: Global Ship Designs (Stellaris 3.5) > Stellaris 3.14: ESC NEXT: ...
ESC NEXT: Overwrites: Special Weapon Types Patch
Created by NHunter
Extra Ship Components NEXT Overwrites: Special Weapons Types Patch This is addon for Extra Ship Components NEXT that assigns proper turret entities for biological, nanite and psionic weapons added by ESC. It also removes secondary weapon types from those w...
((( NSC3 - Season 1 )))
Created by CaptainX3
September 28, 2025 - Season 1 - Update 22 (Mod Version 1.0.22) New Save Game is Highly Recommended IMPORTANT CHANGE: Due to a limitation in the game engine, all Bioships have been returned to 1 section per growth stage, and will be set up as they were befo...
Gigastructural Engineering & More (4.1)
Created by Elowiny
https://i.imgur.com/nx8tZI4.png Do you like megastructures? I sure do! This mod aims to expand on the concept of megastructures by adding more megastructures you can build, with a wide range of effects, and sizes ranging from large space stations to system...
UI Overhaul Dynamic + Gigastructural Engineering
Created by Orrie
For 4.1 ✔️ https://i.imgur.com/ugRr97n.png Compatibility patch between UI Overhaul Dynamic and Gigastructural Engineering that fixes the bottom part of the interface. Also compatible with my SpeedDial mod. 📑 Load Order 📑 Gigastructural Engineering UI Overh...
UI Overhaul Dynamic + Multi-Patcher (Giga/SpeedDial/PSE)
Created by Orrie
For 4.1 ✔️ https://i.imgur.com/ugRr97n.png Compatibility patch between UI Overhaul Dynamic, Gigastructural Engineering, Psionic Species Expansion and SpeedDial. 📑 Load Order 📑 Gigastructural Engineering * Psionic Species Expansion * UI Overhaul Dynamic UI ...
Starbase Extended 3.0
Created by Gage
Starbase Extended 3.0 is an overhaul of the old !Starbase Extended! mod created by DrBlood. All credits for the scripts, ui-elements, icons of the old mod go to him, SableDrake, Orrie and Mario. I've overhauled the mod to make it work with Stellaris Vanill...
Real Space 4.0
Created by Annatar
Real Space v 4.0.2 This version is compatible with patch 4.1.0 Lyra. https://imgur.com/ZEBNNJB.png https://imgur.com/K3aIvKq.png https://imgur.com/dwMExTS.png https://i.imgur.com/EjzuguR.png This mod does not fundamentally change the game mechanics, creati...
Real Space - System Scale
Created by Annatar
Real Space - System Scale v 1.8.6 This version is compatible with patch 4.1 Lyra. Attention! This mod should be located in the launcher list, lower than the main Real Space mod! https://imgur.com/ZEBNNJB.png https://imgur.com/K3aIvKq.png https://imgur.com/...
Better Planet View
Created by 喵小夕 · F_thx
Enlarges the planet interface and reorganizes its layout. Purely a UI mod - does not inherently expand building slots. Ironman Compatible Patches for This Mod BPV - Lag Fix UI Overhaul Dynamic - Planet View Performance Mode Removes population portrait rend...
~~ BPV - More Building Slots
Created by 喵小夕 · F_thx
Enhanced Default Slots: City Building Slots increased to 10 (+4) City Zone Building Slots increased to 4 (+1) City Zone Slots remains at 2 (same as vanilla) Zone Building Slots increased to 4 (+1) Estate Building Slots remains at 4 (same as vanilla) Tailor...
~ BPV - More Building Slots - 100 City Slots
Created by 喵小夕 · F_thx
~ BPV - More Building Slots - 100 City Slots...
~ BPV - More Building Slots - Zone : 10 Building Slots
Created by 喵小夕 · F_thx
~ BPV - More Building Slots - Zone : 10 Building Slots...
🞄 BPV - More Building Slots - City 10 Zone
Created by 喵小夕 · F_thx
~ BPV - More Building Slots - City 10 Zone...
Xenology - Biological Module (Ever Universe)
Created by Ever Universe
Stellaris version 4.1.* - English only (other localizations are not maintained but are still available) For a diverse and realistic range of traits. Maintenance Disclaimer and Credits: This mod was originally developed by Devious (2021), and later taken ov...
No Default Paradox Species - Ironman / Achievement Compatible (Any Version / Any DLC Combinations)
Created by Teal
No Default Species - Ironman / Achievement Compatible (Any Version / Any DLC Combinations) Compatible with any version Compatible with any DLC combinations Ironman / Achievement Compatible This is a simple mod that removes all default paradox species (pres...
[4.1] Ascension Leader Traits
Created by Accorata
Ascension Leader Traits Ascension Leader Traits adds many new veteran, negative, and destiny traits that are available to any leader who has a trait from an ascension path. Each aims to focus on more specific abilities that leaders could develop from psion...
Merged Leader Levels
Created by jasonpepe
4-in-1 merge mod of leaders. For Stellaris version 4.0+ ------ https://i.imgur.com/gCvW7CF.png https://i.imgur.com/dIRB1s9.png https://i.imgur.com/4Z8X68t.png This is a merge mod of RLS, ALS, SLE, and GLE. Binding them all into one. ------ Why does this mo...
[4.0] Empire Size Reduced
Created by krabi
Updated and functional version of https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2835382913 , all credit goes to the original author! What this mod does is very significantly reduce empire size gain from all sources. It's mainly intended to make pl...
Infinite Sector Distance
Created by ItsChugg
Comments have been disabled. If you cannot read the description, I will not help you. This mod removes the jump-limit of sectors, allowing sectors of any shape or size. Known Issues: There's a graphical issue when sectors become big enough. This is in the ...
Many hands make light work
Created by 皮皮山上的咕咕⑨
Inspired by Pops give build speed, this mod adds a new planet modifier that increases the speed of building/district construction, decision-making, army recruitment, and clearing of blockers. The modifier scales with the number of pops on the planet, with ...
Safety Off for Planet Killer Weapons
Created by Legit-Rikk
Hello! re-upload of this guy's mod but updated: https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1315950213 Allows you to fire planet killers on pretty much everything except stars I believe. Including your own planets. Have fun! comment here or mess...
Flags, Emblems and Backgrounds Merged
Created by Lordlony
Ironman & Achievement Compatible Description Scroll bar removed please refer to this mod, Emblem Scrollbar, unless you are using another mod that adds this feature. Merger of some of the most popular flag and emblem mods a long with my own. This almost no ...
Cybrxkhan's Assortment of Namelists for Stellaris
Created by cybrxkhan
Current Version 4.1 (Released 9/23/25, Compatible with 4.1) Ironman Compatible, but NOT Achievement Compatible Discord Server Official Website for my mods Paradox Forum Thread Legacy versions (Manual Installation): Patch 3.3: https://www.dropbox.com/s/qef6...
Real Space - Ships in Scaling
Created by Annatar
Real Space - Ships in Scaling v 1.12 This version is compatible with patch 4.1 Lyra. https://imgur.com/ZEBNNJB.png https://imgur.com/K3aIvKq.png https://imgur.com/dwMExTS.png https://i.imgur.com/EjzuguR.png This mod is an evolution of the Space Battles mod...
ESC NEXT: Overwrites: 6x System Scale
Created by NHunter
Extra Ship Components NEXT Overwrites: 6x System Scale This is addon for Extra Ship Components NEXT that reduces ranges of all weapons added by ESC NEXT by the factor of 6. Speed of missiles and strikecrafts has likewise been reduced. This addon is meant t...
NSC3 - Real Space Ships in Scaling Patch
Created by IntegerTempest
Fixed NSC3 ships speed scaling and components write to me if you need an update...
! Empires Expanded - Real System Scale 6x Patch
Created by Sindusk
Stellaris Version: 3.8.4 Last Patch update: June 20, 2023 Last Empires Expanded update: June 15, 2023 This patch is for Empires Expanded and Real Space: System Scale - Ships in Scaling (Lite/Hard). This modifies ship component and behavior ranges. It does ...
! ! Reworked Advanced Ascension - Real System Scale 6x Patch
Created by Sindusk
Stellaris Version: 3.8.4 Last Patch update: June 19, 2023 Last ! Reworked Advanced Ascension update: June 13, 2023 This patch is for ! Reworked Advanced Ascension and Real Space: System Scale - Ships in Scaling (Lite/Hard). This modifies ship component and...
Gigastructures + Real Space 6x + Megastructures
Created by blazeknave
Gigastructures + Real Space 6x + Megastructures Description: This mod builds upon the incredible work of previous patches, combining Gigastructural Engineering, Real Space 6x, and Megastructures into one unified experience. ⚖️ Enhanced scaling for ships, g...
!!!Universal Resource Patch [2.4+]
Created by Narvindar
Updated for 4.*.*. Backwards compatible with 3.* and most of 2.*. Patch to display the added strategic resources from different mods. For Stellaris +2.4.* Thanks to the new launcher the order in which mods are loaded is changed, if you have trouble getting...
!!Universal Modifier Patch (4.1.*)
Created by jasonpepe
Fix the modifier issue after the 2.2.6 update. With the release of 2.2.6, once again, Paradox fools buried countless of mods and modders into the abyss. This fix mod brings the missing modifiers that existed in 2.2.0 to 2.2.5 back to life. (via overweight ...
Real Space Triggers Compatibility Patch
Created by Inny
This is a small compatibility support mod destined to ease the work of the Merger mods (Merger of Rules or UGRP) to reduce the amount of errors in the log. This patch is mandatory for the support of Real Space by the Merger of Rules. This mod will work wit...
[ON HOLD] The Merger of Rules 3.14
Created by Inny
This mod serves as a global compatibility patch for Stellaris 3.14, designed to harmonize the various incompatible game rules and scripted triggers introduced by different mods. When two mods alter the same rule or scripted trigger, only the last loaded mo...
Stellaris Enhanced Sound Project
Created by Chirumiru ShiRoz
Link to soundcloud for weapon examples - You can also expect to hear new sound samples from my profile there https://soundcloud.com/peerawat-nonthaphodej/sets/enhanced-sound-project-weapon-categories Note : The soundcloud does not includes Apoc Titan or Fa...
SpaceAmbient Music - Vol. I
Created by Inawordyes
March 14th, 2023 update *3.7 COMPATIBLE* (Or "officially" compatible anyways - it's a music mod, it'll always be compatible!) Compatibility with the 3.7 'Canis Minor' update to remove the red incompatibility warning. Make sure to check out SpaceAmbient Mus...
SpaceAmbient Music - Vol. II
Created by Inawordyes
March 14th, 2023 update *3.7 COMPATIBLE* (Or "officially" compatible anyways - it's a music mod, it'll always be compatible!) Compatibility with the 3.7 'Canis Minor' update to remove the red incompatibility warning. Make sure to check out SpaceAmbient Mus...
SpaceAmbient Music - Vol. III
Created by Inawordyes
March 14th, 2023 update *3.7 COMPATIBLE* (Or "officially" compatible anyways - it's a music mod, it'll always be compatible!) Compatibility with the 3.7 'Canis Minor' update to remove the red incompatibility warning. Make sure to check out SpaceAmbient Mus...
10x Faster Reinforcement Transit
Created by unlomtrois
Tired of waiting for reinforcements for ages? Or... has it ever happened that the country in whose territory you kept your entire fleet has SUDDENLY taken away your border access, and you wait 10 years for their return, completely defenseless? Here you are...
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