: Highly efficient versions of standard buildings (e.g., Alpha Labs, Sigma Power Plants) that produce massive amounts of resources.

: Most users pair ACOT with UI Overhaul Dynamic because the massive number of new building slots and tech options can break the standard game interface.

: ACOT should generally be placed lower in your load order to ensure its assets overwrite vanilla technologies correctly.

: Place the extracted folder in your Stellaris mod directory (usually Documents/Paradox Interactive/Stellaris/mod ). 2. Scaling the Technological Tiers

: Use a tool like WinRAR or 7-Zip . Right-click on Part 1 and select "Extract Here." It will automatically pull the data from Part 2 and subsequent files to create the full mod folder.

The ACOT mod transforms the late-game of Stellaris by introducing tiers of technology far beyond the "Dark Matter" tech of the vanilla game. 1. Technical Setup: Merging the Parts

: If you have the "Secrets Beyond The Gates" sub-mod enabled, you will face terrifying extra-galactic threats that require these high-tech tiers just to survive. 4. Compatibility & Performance