I think Stellaris overall, and with mods, is a great game. This DLC however was clearly not in shape for release. Files include commented out "TODO" code, such as AI not being coded to use the ecumenopolis feature. AI is even more braindead than is usual for Paradox games, and particularily incompetent compared to the previous Stellaris version.

Performance has taken a dump too, and this time mods were able to partially compensate for it. Think of that what you will.

The changes in this patch and DLC are great in theory, it was simply released in a beta-like state yet sold as a finished product, like Fallout 76 was. Unacceptable and immoral.

I think Stellaris overall, and with mods, is a great game. This DLC however was clearly not in shape for release. Files include commented out "TODO" code, such as AI not being coded to use the ecumenopolis feature. AI is even more braindead than is usual for Paradox games, and particularily incompetent compared to the previous Stellaris version. Performance has taken a dump too, and this time mods were able to partially compensate for it. Think of that what you will. The changes in this patch and DLC are great in theory, it was simply released in a beta-like state yet sold as a finished product, like Fallout 76 was. Unacceptable and immoral.