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The file is a community-sourced update package for the GOG (Good Old Games) version of the strategy game Stellaris . It is designed to bridge the version gap between the v3.5 "Fornax" update and the v3.6 "Orion" update. 🛠️ File Overview Version Range: Upgrades your game from v3.5.3 to v3.6.0.1 .