Star Trek Online
News, coverage and analysis tracking Star Trek Online across the outlets.- MMO Week in Review: 213Microsoft's significant layoffs have heavily impacted the Elder Scrolls Online live team, reducing its size to that of 2015-2018. This week also saw Warframe's TennoCon, Aion 2 previewing its monetization, Tencent acquiring the PlanetSide franchise, Star Trek Online launching Undiscovered, and Gamigo porting Fiesta Online to consoles.
After 16 years of exploring the final frontier, Star Trek Online devs are 'trying new things' and 'trying to push the boundaries' of what they can achieveStar Trek Online is entering a new era with the return of former CEO Jack Emmert and Cryptic Studios' separation from Embracer. The recent 'Undiscovered' update signifies a shift towards trying new things, including remaking old arcs and revamping sector space encounters, aiming to make the game feel more alive and engaging for its players.- Evening PatchesSeveral games received official updates, including DOOM: The Dark Ages with its Revelations Update 4, and Marathon with version 1.1.0.4. Star Trek Online's Undiscovered expansion is now live on PC, and Team Fortress 2 also received a new update.
- Evening MultiplexThis article presents trailers for several games, including Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters and Echoes of Aincrad. It also highlights a major update for Farever titled 'The Nightling Invasion' scheduled for July 15, and mentions Star Trek Online.
- STAR TREK ONLINE: UNDISCOVERED IS AVAILABLE NOW ON PC Arc Games and Cryptic Studios announced that Star Trek Online: Undiscovered, the latest season for the free-to-play MMORPG, is now available on PC and will launch on PlayStation and Xbox consoles on July 29, 2026. This update reimagines the 'The Ultimate Klingon' story arc, featuring actors Robert Picardo and Lisa LoCicero, and introduces new features like Deep Space Encounters and the Undiscovered Event.
- Star Trek Online Undiscovered launches today, headlined by Trek’s Robert Picardo and Lisa LociceroStar Trek Online has launched its new event, Undiscovered, on PC. This update features a reimagined story focusing on the Klingon War, the return of characters Lieutenant Miral Paris (voiced by Lisa Locicero) and The Doctor (voiced by Robert Picardo), and updated graphics and cutscenes. The event aims to secure support for a peace proposal amidst ongoing conflict and a growing Undine threat.
16-year-old MMO Star Trek Online is moving forward by tinkering with the past, unearthing and remaking one of its oldest…Star Trek Online is remaking its original Klingon War storyline, which was first introduced at the game's launch in 2010. The update, titled 'Undiscovered', will feature a fully remade story with new dialogue, maps, and rewards, including the return of Miral Paris and the Doctor, voiced by their original actors. Executive producer Thomas Marrone and senior narrative designer Flo McQuibban discuss the importance of revisiting classic Trek themes and characters.
2024 PS5, PS4 RPG Already Delisted From PS Store, No WarningThe 2024 RPG Star Trek: Legends has been removed from the PlayStation Store without prior warning, adding to concerns about a digital-only future for games. Developed by Emerald City Games and published by QubicGames, the title was released just 1.5 years ago. This marks the fourth Star Trek game delisted in less than a year, leaving only Star Trek Online available on the platform.- MMO Week in Review: Guild Wars goes mobile, Bungie gets layoffsThis week's MMO news includes Guild Wars launching on mobile, Star Trek Online's new update, and Throne & Liberty's summer expansion. However, the industry also saw significant layoffs at Sony and Bungie, impacting hundreds of developers working on Destiny 2 and Marathon. Other news includes Valve's Steam Machine pricing, the ongoing Ashes of Creation lawsuit, and updates on Grand Theft Auto VI's online multiplayer.
- Star Trek Online previews the Undiscovered event starring the new Deep Space EncountersStar Trek Online's upcoming 'Undiscovered' patch introduces the new Kuvah'Magh episode and a refreshed Deep Space Encounters event. Players can earn the K’vort Temporal Flight Deck Raptor and 30,000 Dilithium Ore by participating in these events, with options to purchase event buyouts.
- Roadmaps and PlansThis article provides updates on various games, including Terraria's State of the Game for June 2026, Star Trek Online's Undiscovered expansion, and Din's Champion entering its 21st month of early access. Wuthering Waves is also mentioned.
- Star Trek Online reveals next big content update, Undiscovered, starring Lisa Locicero and Robert PicardoStar Trek Online's next major content update, Undiscovered, will feature Robert Picardo as The Doctor and Lisa Locicero as Lieutenant Miral Paris. The update, launching July 7th, includes a new event, an overhaul of Deep Space Encounters, and new ships, with console players receiving the Damocles Class and a double experience event for both PC and console players.
- The MOP Up: Albion Online teases a new July eventAlbion Online is teasing a new event called "Keeper Uprising" for Guild Season 33 starting July 4th, featuring special missions and rewards. This roundup also includes updates from RuneScape, Neverwinter, Entropia Universe, Dungeon Fighter Online, La Tale, Myth of Empires: Throne, Hearthstone, Cave Crave, MapleStory: Idle RPG, Star Trek Online, Mimesis, MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries, MechWarrior Online, Marathon, Persist Online, Planet Crafter, and Teamfight Tactics, covering new content, events, patches, and business changes.
- Star Trek Online is testing *massive* and much-wanted updates to Deep Space EncountersStar Trek Online is testing significant updates to its Deep Space Encounters content, which will now reward Endeavor XP and feature escalating bonuses in featured quadrants. These changes aim to make the older content more relevant and engaging by introducing new objectives, enemies, and locations, reminiscent of the game's launch exploration elements.
A new MMO announcement is more exciting than all the other SGF news combinedThe announcement of Guild Wars 3 has generated significant excitement, overshadowing other gaming news. The author expresses a deep love for MMORPGs, particularly the Guild Wars series, and anticipates Guild Wars 3 will offer a fresh experience with its new setting and mechanics. The article also touches on the decline of new MMORPG releases and the unique shared discovery that defines the genre.- The MOP Up: Crimson Desert hints at an upcoming DLCThe team behind Crimson Desert has announced plans for gradual updates throughout the summer, including a significant DLC. Other MMO news includes new events and content for Star Trek Online, RIFT, Terraria, Myth of Empires: Throne, and MechWarrior Online, alongside updates for Sky Children of the Light, Ultima Online, Final Fantasy XIV, EVE Online, War Thunder, War Robots, and Diablo IV. The article also mentions the upcoming action RPG Iron Swarm.
- Champions Online’s Nightmare Invasion, Star Trek Online’s freebies, and Neverwinter’s borked patchCryptic Studios is running multiple in-game events across its titles in June. Champions Online features the Nightmare Invasion and Qliphothic Bonus Event, while Star Trek Online offers daily freebies during the Festival on Risa. Neverwinter received a patch on June 4th with adjustments to Dungeon Jotunskar and other fixes, though some changes were unintentionally not implemented correctly.
"Nobody's making games for the retired people" – The growing yet underserved market for grey gamersThe video game industry is largely overlooking the growing market of older players, often referred to as 'grey gamers.' Despite an aging global population and increasing numbers of individuals over 40, 50, and 60 playing games, developers are slow to cater to this demographic, who possess disposable income and long-term gaming literacy. Experts suggest a shift in industry mindset is needed to capture this substantial and expanding market, which is currently underserved by game design and marketing efforts.
After a $2 billion mess that saw thousands of layoffs with many studios and games shut down, new Embracer CEO hopes…New Embracer Group CEO Phil Rogers aims to restore the company's reputation following a period of significant layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations after a major acquisition deal fell through. Rogers emphasized that future mergers and acquisitions will be funded through organic cash flow, and the company is reflecting on past decisions and industry changes. He hopes to rebuild trust with gamers by delivering enjoyable titles and focusing on key intellectual properties.
After outliving 6 Star Trek TV shows, Star Trek Online deserves more loveStar Trek Online, launched in 2010, continues to thrive as a free-to-play MMO despite the conclusion of multiple Star Trek television series. The game, now published by Arc Games and developed by Cryptic Studios, offers a vast amount of content for fans, including numerous ships and storylines that span the Star Trek universe. With the return of CEO Jack Emmert, there's a renewed focus on player engagement and potential for future growth.