Distant Stars is a new a discovery-themed story pack, players will uncover new anomalies and storylines, and encounter strange new beings in the uncharted depths of space. Featuring new surprises that may help or harm ambitious explorers.

The new Distant Stars story pack will include:

• Behind Closed Doors: Discover hidden traces of an ancient gateway network unlocking a sealed path to a constellation outside our own galaxy. But is this door holding something out, or keeping something in?
• Sensors are Picking up… That Can’t be Right: Encounter dozens of new anomalies and events for your intrepid scientists to observe and analyze, and a galaxy of wonders for them to discover.
• Brave New Worlds: Plot unexplored unique solar systems, each with their own story to tell. Gain technology, resources, and valuable worlds to colonize.
• There’s Always a Bigger Fish: Come face to face with a number of unique gargantuan creatures that exist and thrive in the vacuum of space. But approach with caution, because whether gentle giants or something more sinister, these legendary behemoths have existed long before you and will do what it takes to survive long after.

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

PC

• OS: Windows 7 x86 or newer
• Processor: AMD Athlon II X4 640 at 3.0 Ghz / or Intel Core 2 Quad 9400 at 2.66 Ghz
• Memory: 2 GB RAM
• Graphics: AMD HD 5770 / or Nvidia GTX 460, with 1024MB VRAM. Latest available WHQL drivers from both manufacturers.
• DirectX: Version 9.0c
• Storage: 4 GB available space 
• Sound Card: Direct X 9.0c- compatible sound card 
• Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. 
• Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer.

Mac

• OS: OS X 10.8.5 or newer
• Processor: Intel Core i5 at 2.5Ghz
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 6750 / NVIDIA GeForce 320 or higher with 1024MB VRAM
• Storage: 4 GB available space 
• Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. 
• Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer

Linux

• OS: Ubuntu 14.04 x86
• Processor: AMD Athlon II X4 640 at 3.0 Ghz / or Intel Core 2 Quad 9400 at 2.66 Ghz
• Memory: 2 GB RAM
• Graphics: AMD HD 5770 / or Nvidia GTX 460, with 1024MB VRAM. Latest available proprietary drivers from both manufacturers.
• Storage: 4 GB available space 
• Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. 
• Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer.

Recommended Requirements

PC

• OS: Windows 7 x64 or newer
• Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 850 at 3.3 Ghz or Intel i3 2100 at 3.1 Ghz
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Graphics: AMD HD 6850 / or Nvidia GTX 560TI, with 1024MB VRAM
• DirectX: Version 9.0c
• Storage: 4 GB available space 
• Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card 
• Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. 
• Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer.

Mac

• OS: OS X 10.11 or newer
• Processor: Intel Core i5 at 2.9Ghz
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Graphics: Nvidia GTX 750M / or AMD R9 390M with 1024 VRAM
• Storage: 4 GB available space 
• Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. 
• Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer

Linux

• OS: Ubuntu 14.04 x64
• Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 850 at 3.3 Ghz / or Intel i3 2100 at 3.1 Ghz
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Graphics: AMD HD 6850 / or Nvidia GTX 560TI, with 1024MB VRAM (Latest available proprietary drivers from both manufacturers)
• Storage: 4 GB available space 
• Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. 
• Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer