Stellaris: Cosmic Storms

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In the vast expanse of the galaxy, the elements themselves are in flux. Cosmic Storms is a Mechanical Expansion for Stellaris where the skies teem with eight new storm types filled with peril and promise.

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Release date:
10 September 2024
Recent Steam reviews:
Very Negative (12)
All Steam reviews:
Mostly Negative (643)

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Description

In the vast expanse of the galaxy, the elements themselves are in flux.

Cosmic Storms is a Mechanical Expansion for Stellaris where the skies teem with eight new storm types filled with peril and promise. From Electric Storms harnessing the power of lightning to the formidable Nexus Storm, a galactic tempest of unparalleled magnitude, these natural phenomena challenge you to make skillful choices to steer your empire safely and profitably through the chaos.

Embark on your journey with the Storm Chasers Origin, uncover the secrets of two new Precursors, or engage with the storms themselves through the Astrometeorology and Storm Devotion Civics.

Experience the majesty and menace of these cosmic forces through beautifully rendered art and immersive audio. Navigate the tempest, harness its power, and shape your empire’s destiny. The storms are coming. Are you prepared?

FEATURES:

  • 8 dynamic new storm types.
  • New Origin: "Storm Chasers".
  • 3 new Civics.
  • Weather Forecast Map Mode.
  • New Technologies, Resolutions, and Edicts designed to maximize strategic game play.

User reviews

somerandomamigo
Not recommended | 21 Mar 2026

I read the reviews and thought to myself "It can't be that bad" it is that bad. Even on the lowest setting storms roll in and ruin your whole run for years at a time, had potential to be pretty cool tho.

Helpful: 22
TV
Not recommended | 24 Dec 2025

Coming back to Stellaris after a long break I've overall enjoyed most of the new DLCs, but this one's an exception. I really like the concept, and the storms themselves look gorgeous, but mechanically it feels like it's

Helpful: 19
Pieniu
Not recommended | 20 Nov 2025

Adds constant meaningless spam and a bunch of useless buildings. It's sad because idea is great and storms look beautiful. Worst DLC Stellaris has ever received, huge disappointment. Avoid buying unless know what you're

Helpful: 16
Error
Not recommended | 20 Mar 2026

Do you want to pay 13 euros to make the game worse? Then this DLC is the one for you! When this was announced I was confused why they would make the worst mechanic in the entire game the focus of an entire DLC pack. I

Helpful: 14
SlimothyJ
Not recommended | 25 Mar 2026

Cool idea. Badly implemented. Was waiting for a rework or update to this before I gave it a negative review but that doesn't look like it's happening any time soon.

Helpful: 14
happyscrub
Not recommended | 01 Apr 2026

I'm giving this a negative review because storms have been bugged for almost a year now to where they don't do devastation and they refuse to fix it. Storms are the main part of this DLC. Should be unacceptable.

Helpful: 7