update · June 15, 2026

Stellaris Open Beta 4.4.2 Update Fixes UI Crashes and Adjusts Situation Speed

Stellaris test branch 4.4.2 addresses multiple stability issues, fixes UI crashes at low resolutions, and nerfs Forever Cruise situation speed.

Paradox released a new update for the stellaris_test opt-in beta branch, delivering crucial crash fixes and balance adjustments ahead of next week's planned patch.

Situation and Civic Balance

The rate of the Forever Cruise situation speed is reduced across all difficulties. The update also decreases how much the situation speed scales based on game difficulty. Furthermore, the Void Reavers civic no longer requires First Contact tech to function.

Stability and Crash Fixes

Several crash bugs are squashed in this build. The patch prevents a waystation UI crash, fixes a crash that occurred when changing animated main menu backgrounds in-game, and resolves AI contract evaluation crashes. Additionally, clicking on waystations on resolutions of 800p and lower no longer crashes the game.

Why this patch matters

Version 4.4.2 provides essential stability fixes for low-resolution players and dials back Forever Cruise speeds, offering a smoother testing experience before the main patch.