Stellaris: Utopia

 PC
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. GameWatcher
    Apr 7, 2017
    90
    A much-needed expansion that sures up the shallowness of the empire building and management. Utopia adds great depth and new layers of progression that make building your interstellar empire a much more unique and enjoyable experience.
  2. Multiplayer.it
    Apr 12, 2017
    88
    Stellaris: Utopia makes Stellaris a better experience for anyone: fans and detractors.
  3. PC Gamer
    Apr 8, 2017
    87
    Paradox’s biggest expansion yet brings Stellaris closer to its original promise with a stellar rework of internal politics and new endgame goals.
  5. Ragequit.gr
    Apr 18, 2017
    86
    Utopia, together with the free “Banks” update, introduce a ton of much-desired additions to Stellaris’ core gameplay. It might need some more polish and balancing in order to truly shine, but it remains a solid step forward in the game’s journey to perfection.
  6. Destructoid
    Jun 4, 2017
    85
    Stellaris: Utopia fills out a game that was already bursting. In the time I've had with it, I've played planet-devouring swarms, robotic foxes, militant birdmen, and slaving psionic jellyfish… things. While combat remains a sticking point, and hive minds feel like they have a ways to go before the idea is fully-formed, there is more potential than ever to do what the title does best – tell a story.
  7. COGconnected
    Apr 23, 2017
    85
    If you’re an existing Stellaris player, the Utopia expansion opens up a bunch of options that didn’t exist before and is well worth the investment. If you haven’t jumped on the stellar bandwagon yet – there’s no better time. Stellaris is a very strong space strategy game that has flown a bit under the radar, and anyone who enjoys games like Civilization or Masters of Orion will likely be quite taken by Stellaris.
  8. Gamer.no
    May 12, 2017
    80
    Utopia brings a whole new depth to Stellaris with its mega constructions, traditions and the new political system.
  9. Game Revolution
    Apr 7, 2017
    80
    Utopia has given me plenty of reason to go back out into the far reaches of space, so much so that I now fear for the prosperity of my social life. With so many enticing updates rolled into Utopia and the Banks update, there’s even more to make me say “let me just do one more thing,” until it’s 4 a.m. and I’m out of luck. Thanks Paradox.
  10. GameStar
    Apr 8, 2017
    72
    Quotation forthcoming.
  11. PC Invasion
    Apr 7, 2017
    70
    In tandem, the (free) Banks 1.5 update and Utopia contribute a splendid set of features and mechanical changes to Stellaris. Taken alone, Utopia is more the luxury trimmings to Banks’ essentials, but it’s a fine package of unique species specialisation and mega-engineering all the same.
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Apr 7, 2017
    These enhancements are great, sometimes even game-changing, but Paradox are offering so much for free that it makes the actual premium DLC less vital.

Awards & Rankings

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#48 Best PC Game of 2017

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 49
  3. Negative: 6 out of 49
  1. CrameBender
    Apr 13, 2017
    0
    Now I know that critics never play games. This DLC is riddled with gamebreaking bugs like factions not working, Ai stopping building farms andNow I know that critics never play games. This DLC is riddled with gamebreaking bugs like factions not working, Ai stopping building farms and starving its pop into revolution and many others.… Full Review »
  2. TimW001
    Apr 10, 2017
    8
    This expansion improved on the main game substantially. It adds more challenges and features to really add to the core gameplay. A greatThis expansion improved on the main game substantially. It adds more challenges and features to really add to the core gameplay. A great addition and an improvement.… Full Review »
  3. BGM
    May 24, 2018
    8
    Stellaris best dlc so far. Ascension perks are game changers. They offer substantial change to gameplay and a lot of rp potential. Civics areStellaris best dlc so far. Ascension perks are game changers. They offer substantial change to gameplay and a lot of rp potential. Civics are great and offer a bit diffrent start. Hive minds are basic but they are worth one campagin. The price is bit high but with frequent sales its pretty fair.… Full Review »
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