Evolution had its chance. Now it’s our turn. In Stellaris: BioGenesis, step into the role of a master geneticist, sculpting the galaxy to your design with living ships, engineered ecosystems, and enhanced species. Forge new paths with unparalleled bioengineering tools to create a civilization that thrives on adaptability and evolution – or exploit these tools to dominate the stars. But beware, the wonders of life may harbor unforeseen dangers, including ancient threats lurking in the depths of space. The line between creator and creation blurs as you unravel the mysteries of life itself, unlocking the power to forge a living weapon capable of reshaping the galaxy – or devouring it. Key Features: Overhauled Genetic AscensionChoose from three Ascension paths (Cloning, Purity, and Mutation) and over 18 enhanced authorities. Customize your genetic ascension by blending Purity, Cloning, and Mutation traditions into a unique path for your play style. Biological ShipsCommand living fleets that evolve alongside your empire. Customize these genetic marvels for specialized roles, from ferocious battleships to adaptable support vessels, each capable of empowering allies and weakening foes. Player Crisis Path Behemoth Fury: Let them fight! Breed an unstoppable biological monster and unleash it on an unsuspecting galaxy. Three New Origins Evolutionary Predators: Push the boundaries of Species Traits by unlocking and combining unique phenotype abilities to craft the ultimate adaptive empire. Starlit Citadel: Solve the mystery of your empire’s biological attackers while boosting hyperlane choke-point strategies with early access to the Deep Space Citadel megastructure. Wilderness: Begin as a sapient planetary ecosystem, a living gestalt of countless lifeforms united in harmony, seeking to spread its consciousness to the stars. Hives with a TwistEncounter a Hive Fallen Empire, a fractured hive mind struggling to awake between its three splintered personalities. Six New Civics Genetic Identification, Crowdsourcing, Familiar Face, Aerospace Adaptation, Shared Genetics, Civil Education Deep Space Citadel MegastructureA versatile new defensive station capable of holding off powerful enemy fleets at any system. Phenotype Species Traits16 New Species traits. And much more! Two Biological Ship Sets, City Sets and Diplomatic Rooms Wilderness-themed City Set and Diplomatic Room Reactive Species Portraits: Watch your leaders evolve as they gain experience. New Music 65 new events