
Still, it's always best to be aware of the strengths and weaknesses of current and potential enemies and updating or upgrading ship designs to counter them.

Getting directly involved in ship design is optional and Stellaris can be played without touching this menu often. Related: Stellaris Trailer Announces Console Edition's Ancient Relics Expansion Release However, it won't take account of the enemies the fleet is facing or may face, so it might choose components that an opponent can counter instead of a less up-to-date component that has proven successful. Players can choose the Auto-Generate box to continually update ship designs based on the latest technology research. If a ship of a design is under construction or being upgraded, the design cannot be edited. The Ship Designer menu is where players may create, update and customize ship templates and defense stations.

Accessing every optional ship class and component will require several expansions and DLC, but each can provide new advantages and methods of winning space battles and, one day, dominating the entire galaxy. While it's not possible to modify civilian ship designs, Stellaris' military ships are highly customizable, and can be the key to attaining victory in many battles, even if outnumbered.
