If you are starting fresh with the Galaxy Edition, follow these fundamental steps to establish your empire.

: A digital desktop background signed by the development team.

: A unique arachnid (spider) cosmetic design for your empires.

The Galaxy Edition includes the base game plus several digital "fluff" items that do not affect game mechanics:

: An e-book by Steven Savile set in the Stellaris universe.

: For your first game, a small (200) or medium (400) elliptical galaxy is recommended to keep exploration manageable.

: Over two hours of original music, including bonus tracks.

The is a premium version of the grand strategy space game that focuses on providing extra lore and artistic content rather than gameplay expansions. While the date you mentioned (December 14, 2022) reflects a specific update or store listing period, the core contents of this edition have remained consistent since its release. Galaxy Edition Contents