Stellaris: Toxoids Species Pack is an expansion for the grand strategy game Stellaris, developed by Paradox Development Studio. Released on September 20, 2022, this pack introduces new species options, origins, civics, and cosmetic features centered around themes of survival in toxic environments and rapid adaptation.

Key Features:

• New Origins:
  • Knights of the Toxic God: Embark on a quest to uncover a powerful entity rumored to be buried beneath your homeworld's toxic sludge.
  • Overtuned: Play as a species that gains additional traits at the expense of reduced lifespan, emphasizing immediate benefits over long-term stability.
• New Civics:
  • Toxic Baths: Accelerate population growth through mutagenic sludge treatments, accepting the associated planetary and societal costs.
  • Scavengers: Harvest resources from debris and destruction to expedite your own construction projects.
  • Relentless Industrialists: Prioritize industrial output by disregarding environmental regulations, leading to significant resource gains at the expense of planetary health.
• New Traits:
  • Incubator: Facilitate rapid population growth on underpopulated planets, with growth facilities that can become quickly saturated.
  • Inorganic Breath: Your species emits valuable exotic gases, though this necessitates costly respirators.
  • Noxious: Other species find your presence intolerable, making your planets less appealing to them and deterring potential aggressors.
  • Exotic Metabolism: Adapt to consume a wide range of substances, increasing food consumption but enhancing overall efficiency.
• Cosmetic Enhancements:
  • New ship models, species portraits, and cityscapes reflecting the toxic and resilient nature of the Toxoids.
  • A new advisor voice dripping with noxious sarcasm, providing thematic guidance throughout your gameplay.