Ancient Relics is an expansion for a 4X grand strategy game, Stellaris. The pack includes a variety of new content, based around the subject of space archaeology. The player can dig through ancient sites in search of priceless artifacts, which can add a significant boost to the player's empire. Another new feature are new races of Precursors, which can be encounter during the exploration of space. These extinct civilizations can be studied to gain precious knowledge of the past. Despite modest offering, Ancient Relics was praised by the critics for expanding the universe and lore of Stellaris and adding new useful items. About Stellaris Stellaris is a 4X grand strategy game developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive. In the game, the player controls a race of space explorers. The game begins in the year 2200 and continues from the initial space travel to galactic conquest. The player's job as the leader of their newborn empire is to expand it, forging