Several new galaxy map types were added, including "Ring," "Spiral," and "Star" shapes.
Ascension paths (Psionic, Synthetic, Genetic, and Cybernetic) were reworked into full Tradition trees rather than just a pair of perks.
If you are looking for how to play this specific version, here are the major highlights and changes introduced in the 3.6.0 update: File: Stellaris.v3.6.0.Incl.ALL.DLC.zip ...
Saves from version 3.5 or earlier are generally not compatible with 3.6 due to the massive changes in ship logic and traditions.
This version introduced a major overhaul to naval combat. Smaller ships (Corvettes/Frigates) became more viable against capital ships, and the "minimum range" mechanic was added to many large weapons. Several new galaxy map types were added, including
In many of these versions, DLCs are managed by a .ini file (like steam_emu.ini ). If the DLCs aren't appearing in-game, you often need to ensure the "DLC Unlocker" included in the zip is correctly placed in the root folder.
A new ship class, the Frigate, was introduced. These are small, specialized ships designed to carry torpedoes and hunt larger targets. Troubleshooting & Technical Notes This version introduced a major overhaul to naval combat
Files labeled with "Incl.ALL.DLC" from unofficial sources often carry risks of malware or miners. It is highly recommended to run a full system scan if you have already downloaded it.