update · May 23, 2024
Stellaris Update 3.12.3 Adds Kilostructure Dismantling and Synthetic Ascension Tweaks
Stellaris update 3.12.3 introduces the ability to dismantle select kilostructures and updates Synthetic Ascension paths. The patch also adjusts civic election terms and refines economy modifiers.
Paradox outlines upcoming changes for Stellaris update 3.12.3, responding to player feedback following The Machine Age expansion with ascension rebalancing, quality of life tooltips, and new demolition options.
Dismantling Kilostructures
Players can dismantle specific conquered kilostructures after investing energy and time. Eligible structures include Gateways, Hyper Relays, Dyson Swarms, and Arc Furnaces. Empires with the Scavenger civic receive a slight resource refund upon dismantling buildings, districts, and kilostructures.
Synthetic Ascension and Traditions
Selecting the physical path for Synthetic Ascension unlocks advanced machine traits from the Modularity path. The virtual path unlocks a rebalanced Virtual Economic Policy. Additionally, Virtuality, Modularity, and Nanotech tradition trees feature agendas, and unique planetary features from Transformation situations are preserved when creating ecumenopolises or restored ringworlds.
Civic and Election Adjustments
Civics modify election term lengths and variance, with changes reflected on the government screen. The Worker Cooperative civic cuts election term length by half to match a regular democracy, while Shadow Council adds +5 election term variance. Cybernetic Creed traditions no longer force unwanted species templates and grant faction approval bonuses.
Economy and Interface Tweaks
Dark Matter Engine resource production bonus drops from 60 percent to 40 percent, and Virtuality Adoptions apply a 15 percent penalty to metallurgist and artisan production. Solar system tooltips summarize megastructure potential for Arc Furnaces and Habitats if construction is available.
Why this patch matters
Update 3.12.3 gives players more control over empire management by letting them clear out obsolete megastructures while smoothing out machine ascension paths.