update · May 8, 2024
Stellaris 3.12.2 Andromeda Open Beta Patch Notes
Stellaris launches the 3.12.2 Andromeda open beta on Steam to test critical crash fixes and stability improvements. The optional test branch resolves virtual pop exploits, ship range calculations, and AI weight calculation errors.
Paradox Interactive has deployed the Stellaris 3.12.2 Andromeda update to the Steam Open Beta branch. Opting into the stellaris_test branch grants players early access to stability fixes, crash solutions, and bug corrections ahead of the official live release scheduled for next week.
Gameplay and Virtual Pop Fixes
The beta introduces checks to prevent fully virtual pops from being generated on the lathe. Virtual pops no longer spawn while planets undergo colonization. Individualist Machine-released sectors now correctly receive the appropriate ethics. Additionally, active relic removal now properly resets the associated relic cooldown.
Crash and Stability Solutions
The update resolves multiple crash-to-desktop triggers. Fixes target crashes tied to the Civics tooltip, resync events while players view systems using specific graphical assets, general resync errors, and the planet view timed modifier tooltip.
Ship Behavior and AI Improvements
Weapon and strike craft range calculations in ship behavior receive corrections. The Paradox Titan now appears correctly within the ship view. Resort Workers, Clerks, and Cyberdome Spectators are updated to feature trade preference for auto-modding, and uplifted species always retain their required traits. AI building type weight calculations also receive adjustments.
Modding Additions
Modders gain access to the new range_components parameter within ship behaviors. This addition specifies exact components to target when running range calculations.
Why this patch matters
The 3.12.2 open beta provides stability updates and crash fixes for players experiencing issues with The Machine Age expansion ahead of next week's official patch.