Stellaris: Apocalypse - Release Date / Story Trailer

Paradox Interactive, a publisher and developer of games that
will be with you until the end, today announced that Stellaris: Apocalypse, the newest
expansion for the sci-fi empire-destroying game from Paradox Development Studio, will be
available on February 22, 2018. Apocalypse, an expansion focused on new warfare options and
galaxy-altering weaponry will be available to Stellaris players on Windows, MacOS, and Linux
PCs next month at a suggested retail price of US$19.99.

Stellaris: Apocalypse adds an encroaching swarm of new offensive and defensive options,
alongside several nonviolent features. Several free features will also be added to Stellaris when
Apocalypse launches, giving all players more tools and methods to stave off doom. The new
expansion and free update will both arrive on all platforms on February 22.

[OceanHedgehog]

This is amazing. As they're reciting their oath, the number of voices whittles own until there's just one left, just as all the other ships were being destroyed.

[Indoor_Carrot]

The beauty of this trailer is that during a war or a battle with pirates, cristaline entities or leviathans, you never think about the individual lives being lost on your ships. Even a puny corvette would likely have 300+ people on board.
It's nice to add a touch of humanity to the game.

[miked]

Give the people who made this trailer an immediate 20% raise.

[MescudiBarton]

Every so often, I come back and watch this masterpiece.

Every time, it gets me right in the feels.

[nickyrushman]

No wonder humanity lost, none of those ships had any weapons equipped in any slots!

[ragzaugustus]

"And then they mined the leftovers for minerals"...

[jeremydiaz]

Teacher: "Wheres Mars?"
Kid: (Points) "Here."
Teacher: "Where's Earth?"
*_Kid: (Puts hand on chest) "Here."_*

[MegaPlayerXxX]

I once had a very bad situation in my gameplay. I was in a war against Unbidden and then from other side came the Horde. I could spare only few ships and a fleet in making to defend that border. There was a fortress world named Apaxia. Defenses failed, space bastion couldn't hold them off, ships were crushed and I had to rely on FTL inhibitor on planet to hold the enemy before I get a chance to get fleets from battles with Unbidden. But then, colossus came and I knew I was in trouble. Huge enemy fleet was bombarding Apaxia and even colossus joined. At that point, I knew I lost this battle. And with that, Horde would gain full access to entire undefended sector of my Empire of Earth. But then... as all hope seemed lost... cavalry arrived. Fleet after fleet came rushing from gate. My allies came to help. 6 fleets, each being over 70k. In glorious, FPS draining battle, they crushed the Horde, protected Apaxia and chased them into to other systems.
Thanks to their save, I managed to finish defensive fleet on this side of border and regain control of situation. I sure as hell gave them the reward in form of all kinds of resources they needed.
But as my ships fought that hopeless battle at the beginning, I was imagining them chanting the oath, facing the obvious defeat, just to give people on surface time to prepare for defense and allied forces to come. I imagined soldiers on Apaxia, biting the ground as enemy laid siege, yet they didn't falter, never giving up hope that help will arrive.

[TheDaL]

This gotta be the best trailer we've ever made, I've seen it like 20 times!

[Scherzkeks]

This oath they swear gives me goosebumps everytime.

[severalcakes]

"Imagine what it must be like to fight all your life for peace and justice - *and lose."*

[ezraneilson]

Five years later, and I still get chills watching this. Thank you paradox for making such a great game.

[crusader-yvzr]

"I swear officer, the colossus is for recreational use only."

[Tony_Ugatz]

Anyone come back to watch this still? Masterful trailer.

[suryokai]

Stellaris, the only game where i can feel nationalistic pride inside me everytime i play

[rivaldi]

**Immediately signs up for the UNE Navy**

[RuslanKrylev]

I solemnly swear
To devote my life and abilities
In defense of the United Nations of Earth.
To defend the Constitution of Man,
And to further the Universal Rights of all sentient life.
From the depths of the Pacific,
To the Edge of the Galaxy,
For as long as I shall live.

[rustylagoon]

I felt more connection and emotion from this trailer than the entire new star wars movie.

[markferraresi]

I don't know why, but "To further the rights of all sentient life, " is the one that I find most poignant. I suppose it's the aspiration for respect and dignity for everyone.

[HorathDrak]

Oh yeah, bring it on! *Purging anticipation intensifies*