patch · April 11, 2024

Stellaris Patch 3.11.3 Eridanus Fixes Crashes, Traits, and Event Loops

Stellaris patch 3.11.3 Eridanus brings the final version of the recent open beta alongside an additional crash fix. The update tackles trait management, event loops, and UI text errors across the galaxy.

The Eridanus 3.11.3 patch is live for Stellaris, moving the open beta build into the main branch with one extra crash fix included. The update delivers multiple fixes for event behaviors, traits, and empire mechanics.

Traits and Leaders

The Plasmic trait can now be removed from species through the species tab. The Luminary Bloodline is now correctly inherited. S875.1 Warform no longer disappears from leading its ship. Anomalies and dig sites no longer attempt to apply the Hyper Focus trait if a leader already has it, choosing instead to level up the existing trait. Expired leaders are now removed from the leader pool only upon refresh.

Events and Diplomacy

Refugees now spawn every 90 to 180 days rather than daily. The Abandoned Gateway event now accounts for ruined gateways originating from Galactic Doorstep and Imperial Fiefdom. The Grave Guardians no longer trap players in an infinite first-contact loop. The Kaleidoscope no longer double-dips trade income, and the Parvus event chain will no longer end prematurely.

Empire and UI Fixes

Global ship design restrictions are updated so awakened empires cannot use AI transports. Civilian difficulty is restored. Council positions are now properly retained for Gestalt Consciousness empires when adding civics. Galactic Community UI text has been updated to reference Delegates instead of Envoys. A crash linked to Situation progress has also been eliminated.

Why this patch matters

Patch 3.11.3 tidies up lingering event softlocks and trait issues, providing a stable foundation for long campaigns.