In the future there is only WAR!

🎮 This collection has NOT been meticulously curated, playtested (“scientifically” for hundreds of hours), and optimized to deliver an unparalleled Stellaris experience.

This set of mods offering something that looks and plays like a brand-new title, with improved UI, enhanced icons, vibrant colors, and immersive mechanics.

🌌 With over 280 mods, this collection is designed to smash as many mods together as possible, but to ensure that most features work seamlessly without conflicts. Each mod complements the others, creating a drastically different gameplay experience.

✨ UI improvements, icon replacements, and full-color adjustments.
🛠️ Balanced integration of mechanical mods like Factional & Regional Politics.
🌀 Focus on Real Space, NSC3, Gigastructures and Ethics and Civics: Bug Branch.
🎨 Enhances visual immersion.
🩹 Bug & compatibility patches specifically designed for collection synergy.

🎵 Removed the default loading track. Modded tracks will play once you hit the menu. Unless otherwise specified, feel free to add your favorite music mods to the set.
🎯 Interesting galaxy generation & tons of expanded content


This patch has been meticulously tested to ensure the best possible performance. Please follow these instructions carefully to guarantee compatibility and receive optimal support.

- Make sure you are subscribed to all the mods in this collection.
- Simply add these mods to your subscriptions; there’s no need to unsubscribe from others.

- Get the JSON configuration file here: https://filebin.net/85goawdhq0n0b88l/Fates_Stellaris_4.0_Beta_v12.zip

- Paradox Launcher or
- Irony Mod Manager

- In your chosen mod manager, import the downloaded JSON.
- If using Irony Mod Manager, click Apply after importing.
DO NOT MERGE MODS OR YOU WILL HAVE MAJOR ISSUES!!!!
- If using the Paradox Launcher, click Apply Playset to activate the configuration.

If you run into issues, please follow these steps:
- In Steam, right-click Stellaris in your library, go to Properties > Local Files, and click Verify Integrity of Game Files.

- Navigate to your mod folder (typically located at `../Documents/Paradox Interactive/Stellaris/mod`) and delete its contents.
- After deleting, return to Steam and verify files again.

- If issues persist, visit the Bug Thread in the Discussions section of this collection's Steam Workshop page: [Link to Bug Thread]
This is a curated collection. Removing or adding mods will not be supported



Updates are save game compatible unless otherwise mentioned. However, some updates may require starting a new game for optimal performance and compatibility.

This collection is optimized for smooth gameplay with surprising efficiency given the number of mods included. However, performance depends on your system and galaxy size:
💾 32GB RAM required.
💻 Desktop users: Generate galaxies up to 2k stars on mid-tier or better systems to ensure smooth gameplay in mid to late game.
🔗 Optionally Use Steam Launch Codes for large galaxies of 5000 stars and above.(Example below)
🖥️ Laptop users: Limit galaxies to 1k stars (or 1.5k for high-end systems).
🔍 Larger galaxies may cause stutters in mid-to-late game stages.

🧩 Owning all DLCs is required for a seamless experience.
🤯 Generating galaxies too large for your system may result in crashes or freezes.
💡 If playing with the latest DLC Origins, disable the Expanded Origins mod until it’s updated.

📂 Use the provided .json file for the Paradox Launcher or Irony Mod Manager:
🪞 Make your launcher match the mod list's load order.

"Playing a galaxy too large for your machine will cause lockups or crashes. Even on my high-end PC, the game gets heavy in the mid-to-late game with 2k stars." - Tony_SM

Example System Setup:
CPU: 16-core system (SMT disabled)
RAM: 64GB
GPU: Nvidia RTX 3090
Launch Options:
`-heapsize 16775296 -maxMem=65536 -maxVram=24000 -cpuCount=16 -USEALLAVAILABLECORES -high -malloc=system`

By carefully following these steps, you’ll enjoy a smooth and optimized Stellaris experience. If you encounter any problems or have questions, feel free to reach out to us in the Discussions section of the mod page.

To respective Mod Author's and to AetherForge modding team for this intro format and tips!