Stellaris: Shadows of the Shroud

Genres:
Simulator
Strategy
Themes:
Science fiction
4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)
Game modes:
Single player
Multiplayer
Released on:
30/09/2025
Platforms:
Linux
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Mac
Language Support
▶Involved Companies:

Abrakam
Developer

Paradox Interactive
Publisher

Paradox Development Studio
Developer




Summary
Shadows of the Shroud is an expansion for Stellaris, released as a part of the Season 09 Expansion Pass in 2025. The psionic plane holds untold power—but at what cost? Shadows of the Shroud is a complete overhaul of the Psionic Ascension path, introducing new moral dilemmas, patron allegiances, and the ever-present temptation of ultimate destruction.
Parent Game
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