Guides
Walkthroughs, tips, and deep dives into every system in Pax Autocratica.
- Cycles 1-10Basic setup and resource chains
- Cycles 11-30Expansion and law system
- Cycles 31-50First expeditions and combat
- AdvancedOptimization and endgame
Fan-Made Community Wiki
Pax Autocratica
Pax Autocratica is a darkly satirical colony sim and FPS roguelite where you build a totalitarian state, manage citizens, gather resources, and lead troops into chaotic first-person battles.
Pax Autocratica
Satirical Totalitarian Colony Sim + FPS Roguelite
Buy on Steam- Launched
- Aug 10, 2026
- Status
- Early Access
- Mode
- Single-Player
- Platform
- Windows PC
- Demo
- Free Demo Available
Bend citizens to your will — through propaganda or purges. Turn dissenters into loyalists… or corpses. Build a surveillance state. Arm your enforcers. Explode rebels.
Latest Updates
laws·Aug 16, 2026
Pax Autocratica Laws Guide: Fear vs Loyalty Paths & Priority Order
Every law explained, plus recommended pass-order for Fear, Loyalty, and hybrid regimes.
guide·Aug 16, 2026
Pax Autocratica How Long to Beat: Full Release & Demo Length Guide
Wondering how long Pax Autocratica takes to beat? We break down demo playtimes, full release estimates, and Early Access scope.
combat·Aug 15, 2026
Pax Autocratica Combat Guide: FPS Expeditions, Bosses & Dash Mechanics
Expedition prep, squad commands, dash iframes, boss patterns, and ammo management for every run.
soldiers·Aug 15, 2026
Pax Autocratica Dreadnought Unlock Guide: Troop Capacity, Boss Prep & Elite Soldiers
Learn how to unlock the Pax Autocratica dreadnought, maximize soldier capacity, and defeat the CyberKong boss with these pro tips.
Start Here
Your Pax Autocratica Journey
Four entry points to understand the colony sim + FPS roguelite core loop.
1
Beginner Guide
Full walkthrough of the opening flow, basic resources, colony building, citizen management, and your first expedition — get new players up to speed on the core loop.
2
Colony Management
Learn colony systems: buildings, production, citizen jobs, policies, loyalty, fear, relationships, and rebellion.
3
Weapons & Cores
Understand weapons, Weapon Cores, Combination Cores, and different roguelite buff combos to build a build that fits your playstyle.
4
Combat & Bosses
Master FPS combat, squad command, enemy capture, elite enemies, bosses, mechanized battlefields, and heavy bullet-hell fights.
What is Pax Autocratica?
Pax Autocratica is a darkly satirical sci-fi colony sim and FPS roguelite hybrid developed by Multiverse. Players build and manage a totalitarian colony while personally joining their soldiers in first-person battles across the Tyris System.
The game combines base building, citizen management, resource gathering, policy decisions, enemy capture, squad command and roguelite progression. Players can shape citizens through fear, propaganda, surveillance, punishment, comfort or prosperity while expanding their regime through increasingly dangerous expeditions.
- Developer
- Multiverse
- Platform
- Windows PC
- Genre
- Colony Sim / FPS Roguelite
- Release
- Aug 10, 2026
- Mode
- Single-Player
- Early Access
- Yes
- Demo
- Free Demo Available
- Price
- $29.99
Explore Guides
Everything you need to dominate the Tyris System.
Weapons
Every weapon ranked by tier, with damage types, ammo, and progression.
- S TierScourge Repeater, Voltaic Cleaver, Obliterator
- A TierRift Blade, Plasma Mace, Twin Fang
- B TierAuxiliary Bow, Imperial Gladius
- C TierBasic starter weapons
Colony
Base layouts, resource chains, economy, and rebellion prevention.
- 🏗️Optimal base layout strategies
- ⚠️Dissent Index and rebellion prevention
- 💰Resource chains and economy
- 📊The 20% surplus rule
Laws
All laws, their effects, and Fear vs Loyalty rule paths.
Fear PathHigh-pressure authoritarian ruleHarshLoyalty PathBenevolent dictator approachSoftMixedBalanced law combinationsHybridPriorityEarly laws to pass firstKey
Combat
FPS expedition tactics, boss fights, dash mechanics, and ammo.
- PrepSquad selection and loadout
- FightFPS combat and dash mechanic
- BossElite enemy strategies
- ExtractAmmo and time management
Soldiers
Squad building, soldier stats, ship research, and the Dreadnought.
- 👥Soldiers: Stats and squad builds
- 🚀Ships: Research tree and upgrades
- ⚔️Squads: Optimal compositions
- 🏆Dreadnought: Unlock requirements
Console Commands
Cheat codes, item IDs, spawn commands, and debug tools.
CreditsInfinite Imperial CreditsCheatItemsSpawn any item by IDSpawnGod ModeInvincibility toggleDebugAmmoInfinite ammunitionCheat
News
Early Access updates, patch notes, and new content.
- 📰Patch notes and balance changes
- 🆕New weapons and laws
- 🐛Bug fixes
- 📅Roadmap updates
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pax Autocratica?+
Pax Autocratica (Chinese title: 暗星铁律) is a darkly satirical colony sim and FPS roguelite hybrid by developer Multiverse, set in the Tyris star system. You build a totalitarian state, manage citizens, and personally lead first-person expeditions.
When does Pax Autocratica come out?+
Pax Autocratica launched into Early Access on August 10, 2026 on Windows PC via Steam, and a free demo is available. The developer plans to raise the price once the game leaves Early Access.
How much does Pax Autocratica cost?+
$29.99 on Steam, with a -17% launch discount ($24.89) that ran until August 25, 2026. In the China region the price was adjusted from ¥108 to ¥106 due to a store operation error.
Is Pax Autocratica multiplayer?+
The Early Access build is single-player only. According to the developer Q&A, co-op is a major feature they plan to develop during Early Access.
What platforms does Pax Autocratica support?+
Windows PC (Windows 10 64-bit required), with Steam Deck Playable rating and full controller support. Interface and subtitles support Simplified Chinese, English, French, German, and Traditional Chinese.
How long will Pax Autocratica be in Early Access?+
About two years, according to the developer. The exact schedule depends on development progress and player feedback.
Ready to Master Pax Autocratica?
From your first colony and resource run to advanced roguelite combat, powerful core combinations and brutal boss encounters, this community wiki helps you understand every major system in Pax Autocratica.