[2022] PINNED: Issues with corrupted DLC or launching the game after 3.6 "Orion" release? Read this!

We have received many reports about the DLC corruption issue, and we're confident that this is is false positive in the launcher, and that the DLCs still works in-game. If you've got a save that you could previously load, that you cannot load on the live version of 3.6:

Right click Stellaris, Properties, Local files, Verify Local files.

If the issue persists after verifying your game files, please fill out a bug report here: https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/forums/stellaris-bug-reports.941/

If you're experiencing issues with the game crashing on startup after the update, please first disable all your mods, then go back, and ensure you've disabled all your mods, and that you're loading the correct playlist.

If the issue persists, (in the launcher) go to Settings, Video, and choose borderless fullscreen or windowed video mode, and attempt to relaunch the game.

If the game *still* crashes, please fill out a bug report here: https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/forums/stellaris-bug-reports.941/

For other tech support issues, you can open a ticket at support.paradoxplaza.com, or ask on the Stellaris tech support forms here: https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/forums/stellaris-tech-support.942/

Thanks, and enjoy the new update!

Originally posted by xxxVIKTORxxx: okay, it seems that my aquatic species made in previous versions wasn't available on the game start not bc of dlc, but probs bc of some mechanics changed related with this specie settings.

Yes, ruler names have changed. If you edit this species, you will be able to rename the ruler, and then save and use the empire! :D