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Steam News19 March 20263mo ago

Stellaris 4.3.1 hotfix release (checksum f646)

Hello, A hotfix patch has been readied, aiming to fix a few issues plus add a clarifying step for players looking to resume their pre patch save games. 4.3.

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  • Gameplay
  • Store
  • UI and audio
  • Compatibility
  • Performance
  • Fixes
fixedHello, A hotfix patch has been readied, aiming to fix a few issues plus add a clarifying step for players looking to resume their pre patch save games.
changed4.3.1 should now be available via Steam and GOG, with MS Store following as soon as possible. Please find the change log below.
fixed4.3.1 Hotfix​ Patch NotesImprovement ​
removed4.3.1 Hotfix​ Patch NotesThe Resume button on the launcher will no longer load incompatible saves, potentially ruining them. It will instead send you to the Main Menu.
changed4.3.1 Hotfix​ Patch NotesUpdated save compatibility to show the incompatible save icon for all pre-4.3 save games.
fixed4.3.1 Hotfix​ Patch NotesBugfix ​

Hello, A hotfix patch has been readied, aiming to fix a few issues plus add a clarifying step for players looking to resume their pre patch save games.

4.3.1 should now be available via Steam and GOG, with MS Store following as soon as possible. Please find the change log below.

4.3.1 Hotfix​ Patch Notes

Improvement

  • The Resume button on the launcher will no longer load incompatible saves, potentially ruining them. It will instead send you to the Main Menu.

  • Updated save compatibility to show the incompatible save icon for all pre-4.3 save games.

Bugfix

  • Avian portrait granted by Paradox Account log in has returned.

Stability and Performance

  • Fixed corruption in modifier name generation that sometimes caused CTD when generating OOS logs.

Carry on!

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Steam News / 19 March 2026

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