Ethics and Civics Classic Bug Fix

A bug-fix and maintenance patch for Ethics and Civics Classic, focused on fixing confirmed gameplay issues and updating outdated mechanics for modern Stellaris.

What it fixes

• Updates several outdated mechanics that were broken by changes in Stellaris 4.5.

• Fixes problems with Pop Groups, ethics and cybernetic-related mechanics.

• Fixes several issues affecting primitive civilizations and Early Space Age gameplay.

• Fixes broken starting buildings and other problems with empire generation.

• Fixes Pirate Leadership and several leader-related issues.

• Fixes the Nuclear Warhead situation and several broken event effects.

• Fixes problems in First Contact and Grand Archive-related events.

• Restores several vanilla AI personalities omitted by an E&C override.

The patch does not attempt to fix every bug or warning present in Ethics and Civics Classic. It focuses on confirmed, reproducible gameplay issues and outdated mechanics where a safe fix can be made without changing the mod's balance or intended design.

It does not modify E&C's localisation or rewrite its content.

Requirements

Ethics and Civics Classic is required.

Load Order

Ethics and Civics Classic
Ethics and Civics Classic - Bug Fix

Designed for Stellaris 4.5.x.

If you encounter a reproducible gameplay bug that appears to be caused by Ethics and Civics Classic, please report it in the comments.