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Interview: Star Trek Online’s 2026 roadmap, Quick Start event, and Thomas Marrone chat
Cryptic Studios Executive Producer Thomas Marrone discussed Star Trek Online's roadmap for 2026, including new starship releases and potential updates to the Fleet system. The interview also touched on the game's influence on official Star Trek canon and efforts to improve server performance and player experience.
MMO Week in Review: EQ Legends’ beta, Ashes of Creation’s drama
This week's MMO news roundup covers the upcoming closed beta for EverQuest Legends and ongoing legal drama surrounding Ashes of Creation. Several other titles like AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity, Dune Awakening, and Temtem Pioneers also saw significant updates or funding news.
Cryptic Studios Welcomes Back More MMORPG Veterans
Cryptic Studios has announced the return of several veteran developers to the company. These developers had previously worked at Cryptic Studios before moving on to other ventures.
Cryptic Studios Welcomes Back More MMORPG Veterans
Cryptic Studios has reportedly welcomed back several veteran employees to work on its MMORPG projects. The article touches on broader industry issues regarding workplace toxicity and the difficulty of obtaining the full story in such situations.
Cryptic Studios rehires a trio of Star Trek Online, Neverwinter, and Champions Online devs
Cryptic Studios and Arc Games have announced the return of veteran developers Landon Falls, Randy Mosiondz, and Julia Sprenz. These former staffers will take on leadership roles for Neverwinter, Star Trek Online, and Champions Online, respectively. This move follows the recent appointment of Jack Emmert as CEO and signals a renewed focus on the studio's long-running MMORPG titles.
Neverwinter, Star Trek Online and Champions Online veterans have rejoined Cryptic Studios
Veterans from Neverwinter, Star Trek Online, and Champions Online have returned to Cryptic Studios. The MMO developer aims to combine its legacy expertise with new perspectives.
Neverwinter, Star Trek Online and Champions Online veterans have rejoined Cryptic Studios
Eidos Montreal has laid off 124 employees, with studio head David Anfossi also departing. This news follows reports of veterans from Neverwinter, Star Trek Online, and Champions Online rejoining Cryptic Studios.
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Veterans from Neverwinter, Star Trek Online, and Champions Online have returned to Cryptic Studios. Separately, VR developer Polyarc Games is reportedly undergoing layoffs, with an unspecified number of employees affected.
Champions Online sheds a pair of devs but keeps its events and sales rolling on
Champions Online has seen two developers depart, with one moving to Neverwinter. The MMORPG continues to receive updates focused on in-game sales and events, including a rerun of the Therakiel Alerts. Despite developer departures, Cryptic Studios maintains that Champions Online remains a key part of their operations.
Star Trek MMO Documentary Explores Federation’s Origins | Console Creatures
To celebrate its 16th anniversary, Cryptic Studios' Star Trek Online has released a new trailer and an "Enterprise" bundle for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox players. The bundle honors Star Trek: Enterprise's 25th and Star Trek's 60th anniversaries, featuring exclusive ships and gear inspired by the franchise's history.
Cozy Puzzle Adventure Escape the Baby Alarm Steam Demo Live
A demo for the cozy puzzle adventure game Escape the Baby Alarm, focusing on the joys and chaos of early parenthood, is now available on Steam. The game features escape-room inspired challenges and aims to offer a calm and playable experience. The title is also planned for release on mobile devices.
Dimensional Double Shift Sporelando Expansion Launching April 23
Owlchemy Labs is launching the Sporelando expansion for its VR title Dimensional Double Shift on April 23 for Meta Quest and Android XR. The expansion introduces a new suburban swamp setting where players control sentient fungi and engage in tasks like repairing bio-mechanical golf carts and serving local cuisine. CEO Andrew Eiche stated the dimension was inspired by the concept of 'Florida Man' being a sentient mushroom, blending the mundane with the absurd for chaotic co-op gameplay.
Dollar Shave Club x Call of Duty: Warzone “Shave Off” Happening Today
Call of Duty: Warzone is collaborating with Dollar Shave Club for a live "Shave Off" event featuring streamers, with the loser shaving their beard. The event supports the Call of Duty Endowment, with Dollar Shave Club matching donations and providing razors to veterans. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases and events for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, Star Trek Online, Golden Tides, Crimson Desert, Apex Legends, and Dread Delusion.
Star Trek Online celebrates Enterprise’s anniversary with a docu-trailer and period starships
Star Trek Online is celebrating multiple anniversaries, including Star Trek's 60th, Star Trek: Enterprise's 25th, and its own 16th. To commemorate, Cryptic Studios and Arc Games have released a documentary-style trailer detailing the Federation's origins and introduced new period-inspired starships for PC players, with console releases following on April 7th.
Star Trek Online’s 16th Anniversary “Enterprise” Starship Bundle Now Available on PC
Arc Games and Cryptic Studios have released the 16th Anniversary "Enterprise" Starship Bundle for Star Trek Online on PC, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of Star Trek: Enterprise and the 60th anniversary of Star Trek. The bundle includes several ships and exclusive items, with a separate release planned for PlayStation and Xbox on April 7. The developers also released a historical retrospective video celebrating the franchise.
MMO Week in Review: Pre-seasoning Elder Scrolls Online
This week's MMO news roundup covers updates for Elder Scrolls Online, World of Warcraft's Midnight expansion, and previews for Final Fantasy XIV and Palia. The article also discusses player tendencies to rush MMORPG expansions and features opinions on various titles and industry issues, including comments from Jeff Kaplan regarding Activision Blizzard.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Products Revealed for MAR10 Day
Nintendo is celebrating MAR10 Day with a variety of merchandise related to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, including toys, beauty products, and clothing from brands like Hot Wheels, LUSH, and Uniqlo. The article also briefly mentions recent updates and collaborations for other games such as Neverwinter, Pokémon GO, Apex Legends, Invincible VS, Rush Royale, and Hoa 2.
Neverwinter: Tempus Arena Now Available
Arc Games and Cryptic Studios have released the Tempus Arena update for Neverwinter, introducing new bosses, challenge rounds, and Cleric class updates. The update is now available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. The article also briefly mentions ongoing events for Pokémon GO, Apex Legends, Invincible VS, Rush Royale, and Hoa 2, as well as the opening of the GDC Festival of Gaming.
Star Trek Online launches Corruption on console, Neverwinter releases the Tempus Arena
Cryptic Studios has launched new content for two of its MMORPGs. Star Trek Online's 35th season, Corruption, is now available for console players, featuring a new episode and event. Simultaneously, Neverwinter has released the Tempus Arena update for both PC and console players, which includes a revamped Cleric paragon class and other improvements.
Star Trek Online hands out 16th anniversary gifts while Neverwinter activates a new battle pass
Star Trek Online is celebrating its 16th anniversary with daily login gifts for players. Meanwhile, its sister MMO Neverwinter is launching a new battle pass called 'For Gods and Glory' on March 10th, coinciding with the release of Module 32.5 and new content for Star Trek Online on PlayStation and Xbox.