Star Trek Online

Star Trek Online
Cover art for Star Trek Online
Developer(s)Cryptic Studios
Publisher(s)Atari (2010–2011)
Arc Games (2011–present)
SeriesStar Trek
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One[3]
ReleaseMicrosoft Windows
OS X
  • WW: March 11, 2014[2]
PlayStation 4, Xbox One
  • NA: September 6, 2016
  • EU: September 7, 2016
Genre(s)Massively multiplayer online role-playing, third-person shooter, space flight simulator
Mode(s)Multiplayer

Star Trek Online is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game developed by Cryptic Studios based on the Star Trek franchise. The game is set in the 25th century, 30 years after the events of Star Trek: Nemesis.[4] Star Trek Online is the first massively multiplayer online role-playing game within the Star Trek franchise and was released for Microsoft Windows in February 2010.[5] At launch, the game required a game purchase and a recurring monthly fee. In January 2012, it relaunched with a tier of free-to-play access available.[6] After a public beta testing period, a version of the game was released for OS X in March 2014. Due to technical issues with the port, support for OS X ended in February 2016.[7] It was later released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in September 2016.[8] The game has received several expansions since release and has gotten mixed reviews from critics.

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  2. ^ "STO Mac is Officially Live!". STO – Arc Games. March 11, 2014. Archived from the original on March 11, 2014. Retrieved 2014-03-11.
  3. ^ Matulef, Jeffrey (May 12, 2016). "Star Trek Online boldly goes to PS4 and Xbox One this autumn". Eurogamer. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  4. ^ "Star Trek Online: FAQ – When does the game take place?". Cryptic Studios. Los Angeles: Perfect World Entertainment. April 27, 2009. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
  5. ^ "Star Trek Online". Star Trek Online. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
  6. ^ "STO Free-To-Play". Cryptic Studios. Retrieved 2011-09-16.
  7. ^ "Mac Closure Notice". 2016-02-04. Retrieved 2017-05-08.
  8. ^ Paget, Mat (September 6, 2016). "PS4 and Xbox One Add Another Free MMO as Star Trek Online Launches". GameSpot. Retrieved September 7, 2016.