Stellaris: Willpower expansion launches November 23 with free 4.6 update
Paradox Interactive will release the Willpower expansion for Stellaris alongside the free Corona Borealis update, priced at $24.99 in the US.
Paradox Interactive has announced that the Stellaris: Willpower expansion will launch on November 23, 2026, alongside free update version 4.6, titled "Corona Borealis". The announcement was reported by gamingonlinux.com.
According to the company, the expansion is built around evolving Ethics into ideologies, and adds new mechanics, content and ways to play. A new trailer for the expansion was also released.
Abrakam, the studio behind the expansion, worked on its development. Willpower is included in the Season 10 Expansion Pass, and can also be pre-purchased on its own for $24.99 / £20.99 / €24.99.
The free 4.6 "Corona Borealis" update arrives on the same day as the paid expansion, so all Stellaris players receive the version update regardless of whether they buy Willpower.
Quick answers
When does Stellaris: Willpower release?
The expansion launches on November 23, 2026, the same day as free update 4.6 "Corona Borealis".
How much does Stellaris: Willpower cost?
It can be pre-purchased separately for $24.99 / £20.99 / €24.99, and is also included in the Season 10 Expansion Pass.
Which studio developed the Willpower expansion?
Abrakam worked on the expansion for Paradox Interactive.