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Paradox Development Studio · Paradox Interactive·$49.99
Nov 27, 2025 · 8mo ago

4.2.2 Hotfix now available

AI summary3mo

A stability hotfix addressing several crash-to-desktop (CTD) issues and memory management errors.

Bug fixes4

  • General
    • Fixed a crash caused by failures when reading from the shader cache.
    • Fixed an object lifetime issue in the resolution failure scope that led to undefined behavior.
  • Science ShipSpecial Project Research:Fixed a crash-to-desktop that occurred when a science ship completed the research of a special project.
  • Strike CraftFixed a crash that occurred when strike craft were damaged by a fleet that no longer existed or was dead.

Other changes1

  • GeneralUpdated localization memory allocation to prevent random crashes on certain hardware configurations.stack memoryheap allocated

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Stellaris · Nov 27, 2025

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Patch history

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  1. [Dev Team] stellaris_test updated with 4.4.2 (checksum 38b9)Jun 15, 2026 · 2mo

    Beta update 4.4.2 focuses on slowing down the Forever Cruise situation and fixing several stability crashes.

    +12
  2. Stellaris 4.3 "Cetus" Open Beta Updated (2025-12-18)Dec 19, 2025 · 8mo

    The 4.3 'Cetus' Open Beta introduces a comprehensive rework of the Refugee system with a new 'Refugee Attraction' modifier, significant naval capacity and ship balance overhauls, and systemic changes to Empire Size and job efficiency.

    +95
  3. Stellaris Patch 4.2.4 released (checksum 7a03)Dec 11, 2025 · 8mo

    Patch 4.2.4 focuses on stability, bug fixes for the Infernals release, and minor balance adjustments to machine habitability and origin rewards.

    +5
  4. Stellaris 4.2.3 patch released (checksum f58a)Dec 4, 2025 · 8mo

    Patch 4.2.3 focuses on balancing the Infernals and Crisis Path mechanics, fixing various trait/civic restrictions for Thermophiles, and resolving several stability and gameplay bugs.

    +118
  5. 4.1.7 Patch Released (checksum 6486)Nov 3, 2025 · 9mo

    Patch 4.1.7 focuses on stability and bug fixes, particularly regarding Cybernetic Ascension, while introducing balance adjustments to the Cradle of Souls and Hard Reset origin.

    +52

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