Star Trek Online

Star Trek Online celebrated its 16th anniversary with the launch of the 16th Anniversary Enterprise Bundle on March 24, 2026, featuring four new starships. This period also marked the release of the 35th season, Star Trek Online: Corruption, which introduced new content, including the Belly of the Beast Task Force Operation and the episode Curse of Phrygia.

• New Content:
  • Belly of the Beast: A 5-person ground TFO where players defend the MIDAS Array from Chimeran forces.
  • Curse of Phrygia: An episode featuring Captain Ezri Dax in a battle against a Chimeran incursion.
  • Empersa Miracle Worker Alliance Juggernaut (T6): A new starship with unique abilities.
  • Damocles Class Starship: Launched in the Infinity Lock Box on May 26, 2026.

• New Systems / Mechanics:
  • Free Tactical Vanguard Jem'Hadar Character: Available starting at level 60, equipped with high-level gear and a starship.
  • Gamma Recruitment Event: Introduced new Dominion captains starting at level 60, offering unique progression opportunities.

• Balance & Gameplay:
  • Event Campaign VIII: Allowed participation to earn progress towards a Tier 6 Infinity Promotional Ship.
  • Vanguard Jem'Hadar Combat Bonuses: Enhanced bonuses for both ground and space combat for Vanguard characters.

• Seasonal Events:
  • Summer Event on Risa: Featured activities from June 3 to July 3, 2026.
  • Crystalline Chaos Featured Event: Launched on May 5, 2026, with multiple TFOs and rewards.

• New Weapons & Items:
  • Andorian Split Beam Plasma Rifle: A new ground weapon with unique secondary fire mode.
  • Beowulf Blade: A powerful two-handed sword inspired by Star Trek: Voyager.

Star Trek Online celebrated its Year 14 with notable content, including the Anniversary Episode: Axiom, which launched on February 11, 2025, featuring a new Borg incursion in the Delta Quadrant. The update also introduced a new T6 Ship, the Garrett Command Alliance Dreadnought Cruiser, enhancing combat effectiveness for players.

• New Episode: "Best Laid Plans" launched on September 23, 2025, allowing players to join Hugh and Seven of Nine in a daring extraction mission at Deep Space 9.
• New Task Force Operation: "Shattered Peace" debuted on September 23, 2025, where players teamed up with Seven of Nine to repel enemy incursions at Khitomer HQ in a new 5-player Space TFO.
• New Lockbox: The "Partners in Crime Lockbox" was introduced on February 11, 2025, offering a chance to receive the new Grand Prize starship, the Breen Keth Sarr Intel Courier.

Star Trek Online launched a significant content update on May 29, 2024, introducing the new episode "Situation Under Control," where players partnered with Aetherians to face a new Borg adversary. This update also included a new Task Force Operation called "Borg Battle Royale," a 5 Captain Ground TFO that challenged players with waves of Borg in a holodeck simulation.

• New Episode: "Situation Under Control" allowed players to engage in a narrative-driven mission against a new Borg threat.
• New Task Force Operation: "Borg Battle Royale" featured cooperative gameplay requiring teams to fend off multiple waves of Borg enemies.
• Infinity Lockbox Update: The T6 Aetherian Revelation was added to the Infinity Lockbox, providing players with new rewards.
• Seasonal Event: The "Delete Alt Control" event commenced, where players could earn a Dimensional Hypermass Torpedo Launcher by participating in selected content.
• Quality of Life: The Captain Alteration Token was introduced, enabling players to change their Captain's species and/or gender while retaining rewards.

Star Trek Online launched the Battle of Wolf 359 Task Force Operation on January 23, 2024, allowing players to face off against a single Borg Cube in a new team-based setting. This year also introduced several other significant updates, including new episodes, characters, and seasonal events.

• New Task Force Operations:
  • Battle of Wolf 359: Engage in battle against a Borg Cube.
  • Guillotine: Fight Borg from another universe across multiple systems, launched on September 12, 2023.
  • Resistance of Starbase 1: Combat Borg threats at Starbase 1, also released on September 12, 2023.
• New Episode:
  • Taken by Surprise: Players must stop a Borg incursion from another universe, released on September 12, 2023.

• Character Additions:
  • Ezri Dax: Nicole De Boer reprises her role, joined by Garrett Wang and Kipleigh Brown, introduced on January 23, 2024.

• New Starship:
  • Duderstadt Class Starship: Available in the Last Generation Lock Box, featuring technology from the Enterprise D, launched on January 23, 2024.

• Seasonal Events:
  • 14th Anniversary Celebration: Partake in the King and Collective Event to earn progress towards the new Alliance Rex Escort, starting January 23, 2024.
  • 30-Day Event 'Incursion': Related to the multiverse story arc 'Kings & Queens', available from September 12, 2023.
  • Looming Threats: A 40-day event unlocking a Tholian themed space set, began on May 9, 2023.

• Quality of Life Improvement:
  • Elite Random Task Force Operations: Faster queue times for Elite Queues and Random rewards, improved on January 23, 2024.

Star Trek Online celebrated its 13th anniversary with a host of new content, including the new Captain Ground Task Force Operation 'Bird Cage' and the new episode 'Fujiwhara Effect', both launched on January 24, 2023. This period also saw the introduction of significant story updates, featuring characters like Admiral Janeway and the Mirror version of Wesley Crusher with god-like powers.

• New Story Update: "Stormfall" launched on May 11, 2022, bringing episodes "Blue Shift" and "The Calling," along with an updated map of Deep Space Nine.
  • Reworked Operation: The Task Force Operation "Assault on Terek Nor" was completely redone, enhancing gameplay.
• New Content:
  • A new T6 Compiler Science Dreadnought was introduced on January 24, 2023, allowing players to earn a ship inspired by V’Ger that can transform into electric probes.
  • Two new patrols from the "Ascension" update explored the backstory of Janeway’s Borg drones.
  • The California Class was added to the Infinity Lock Box, along with new items in the Lobi Store from "Lower Decks."
• Seasonal Events:
  • The Emperor’s Will event began on September 13, 2022, offering players the chance to earn the Terran Somerville ship by completing 20 days of tasks.
  • The Heart of the Storm event introduced a new ground set based on Mirror Kuumaarke.
  • The anniversary celebration on January 24, 2023, featured new content and events to mark the milestone.

Reflections Story Update marked a significant content release during this period, introducing a new storyline featuring Admiral Leeta from the Mirror Universe on September 14, 2021. Players also experienced the new story missions "Leap of Faith" and "Warriors of the Empire," which centered around the final battle for the Klingon Empire, alongside a new Task Force Operation titled Remain Klingon.

• New Task Force Operations:
  • Operation: Wolf launched on September 14, 2021, allowing players to invade the Mirror version of Earth Space Dock.
  • Iuppiter Iratus, released on January 27, 2022, tasked players with defending Jupiter Station.
• New Episode: The Red Shift episode, featuring Kathryn Janeway, debuted on January 27, 2022, guiding players through a narrative involving the Terran Empire's attack on Jupiter Station.

• New Starship: The Parliament Class Starship, inspired by Star Trek: Lower Decks, became available on September 14, 2021.

• Seasonal Events:
  • The Only Qo'nos Endures event launched on May 25, 2021, offering new patrols and rewards.
  • The Anniversary Event, starting January 27, 2022, provided players with a free T6 Ship Coupon for the Zen Store.

• New Ships and Gear:
  • The Jarrok Alliance Carrier Ship was introduced on January 27, 2022, combining Romulan and Federation designs.
  • The Emerald Chain Lock Box was released on January 27, 2022, allowing players to claim items from Star Trek: Discovery.

• Gameplay Enhancements:
  • An Elite Captain Boost Token was made available on September 14, 2021, enhancing players' captains with new slots.
  • The Discovery: Far from Home Lock Box provided advanced technology from the 32nd Century, also launching on May 25, 2021.

House Reborn Expansion launched on January 26, 2021, bringing an epic story through two new episodes featuring notable voice actors. This update also included a complete rework of the Klingon Starting Experience, with redesigned levels and new content for players exploring the Klingon faction.

• New Episode 'Partisans': Released on October 6, 2020, where Captains team up with Martok, J’ula, Adet'pa, and the crew of The Coldstar in a new mission.
• New Task Force Operation 'Synth Wave': Players faced the invasion of Mars with a new gameplay style and a shrinking environment, also released on October 6, 2020.
• Temer-class Raider Ship Unlock: Players unlocked this new ship, a collaboration between Klingons and Romulans, during the Anniversary Event on January 26, 2021.
• Picard Zhat Vash Lock Box Introduced: This new lock box provided access to new Romulan technology, also on January 26, 2021.
• 11th Anniversary Event Launched: Celebrating the game's anniversary on January 26, 2021, this event featured new story content and classic games.
• Klingon Recruitment Event Begins: New Klingon characters could unlock exclusive rewards during this event, starting January 26, 2021.

Rise of Discovery launched on May 14, 2019, introducing new story content featuring Gabriel Lorca and Ellen Landry, alongside a revamped reputation system called Discovery Legends, which allowed players to unlock new powers and technology. The Temporal Warship Bundle followed on July 18, 2019, adding four new ships to the C-Store, enhancing the game's fleet options.

• New Ships: The Khitomer Alliance Battlecruiser debuted on January 28, 2020, showcasing a blend of Federation and Klingon technology. That same day, players also received new ships and details on the Jem'Hadar Temporal Vanguard Warship, Edison Temporal Warship, Chargh Temporal Warship, and Kholhr Temporal Warbird.
  • - Details on the Jem'Hadar Temporal Vanguard Warship included unique stats and abilities.
  • - The Edison Temporal Warship and Chargh Temporal Warship also received detailed stat breakdowns.
  • - Information on the Kholhr Temporal Warbird was made available as well.
• New Gameplay Features: Players gained access to Tier 6 Ships starting at level one, enhancing their capabilities early in the game. A new Molecular Reconstruction Mechanic allowed starships to switch configurations for different combat roles, while the Molecular Deconstruction Beam Ability provided a unique damage-over-time effect that also healed the player's hull.

• New Operations and Episodes: The To Hell With Honor Task Force Operation was introduced on January 28, 2020, alongside a two-part episode titled The Measure of Morality, returning players to Excalbia with familiar characters from the Original Series.

• New Lock Box: The Borg Lock Box was added, featuring Hugh’s ship and new powers for Captains, enhancing the loot experience.

• Return of Featured TFOs: Notable Task Force Operations such as Defense of Starbase One and Operation: Riposte returned for players to enjoy.

Victory is Life, the fourth full expansion, launched on June 5, 2018, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Deep Space Nine and introducing a wealth of new content. This was followed closely by the Mirror of Discovery Expansion on January 29, 2019, which featured a new story with Mary Wiseman as Captain 'Killy', the exploration of planet Pahvo, and new ships.

• New Player Faction: The Jem'Hadar faction was introduced, allowing players to create new captains starting at level 60 with a fully equipped ship and crew on June 5, 2018.
• New Storyline: The Age of Discovery launched on October 9, 2018, adding a new storyline and gameplay features aligned with the Star Trek: Discovery series.
• Task Force Operations: The game rebranded its multiplayer missions as Task Force Operations on October 9, 2018, introducing new missions like Defense of Starbase 1.
• New Episodes: Seven new episodes were released on June 5, 2018, featuring significant twists and voice acting from nearly the entire main cast of Deep Space Nine.
• Gamma Quadrant Battlezone: A new Gamma Quadrant Sector Space Battlezone launched on June 5, 2018, allowing all players to participate in epic battles.
• Endeavors System Expansion: On January 29, 2019, the expansion of the Endeavors System was planned, promising more content and challenges for players.
• Level Cap Increase: The level cap was raised from 60 to 65 on June 5, 2018, the first increase in nearly four years.
• Mission Journal Overhaul: A complete redesign of the Mission Journal was implemented on October 9, 2018, enhancing story presentation and removing level requirements for most episodes.

Mirrors and Smoke, a new featured episode, launched on April 25, 2017, offering players a chance to assist the Lukari in defending New Kentar from the Tzenkethi. This update also introduced the War Games System, a competitive PvE scenario that pits teams against each other for rewards. Additionally, players gained access to new reputation rewards and new space queues that expanded gameplay options significantly.

• New Featured Episodes:
  • "Of Signs and Portents" debuted on March 3, 2017, continuing the overarching narrative.
  • "Mirrors and Smoke" followed on April 25, 2017, adding more depth to the storyline.
• New Gameplay Systems:
  • The Player Potential System implemented on April 25, 2017, improved matchmaking by evaluating player equipment and specialization.
  • Two new daily missions, Omega Molecule Stabilization and Party Patrol, were introduced on March 3, 2017, providing players with additional opportunities for rewards.

• New Space and Ground Scenarios:
  • The Core Assault Scenario and Binary Circuit Scenario were introduced as competitive options for players on April 25, 2017.
  • The Full Space Battlezone Against Tzenkethi launched on March 3, 2017, adding a new large-scale conflict area.

• Anniversary Event:
  • A special anniversary event on March 3, 2017, featured giveaways and mini-games, celebrating the game's ongoing journey.

• Combat Rebalance:
  • A comprehensive rebalance pass for ground and space combat was executed on April 25, 2017, aimed at ensuring a fair and competitive environment for all players.

Agents of Yesterday launched on July 6, 2016, marking the third expansion for *Star Trek Online* and celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the franchise. This expansion introduced five new episodes that concluded the ongoing story arc, alongside a new Temporal Reputation system and the ability for players to create captains in the Original Series era.

• New Gameplay Systems:
  • Complete Skill System Revamp: The Skill System received a complete overhaul for clearer and simpler build creation.
  • Ability to Slot Ship Visuals Independently: Players gained the ability to slot ship visuals separate from starship stats.

• New Content:
  • Five New Episodes: These episodes tied up the ongoing story arc and introduced new narrative elements.
  • New Temporal Specialization: This feature allowed captains to differentiate their builds at endgame with new bridge officer powers.
  • Launch of Romulan Admiralty Campaign: Players could engage in a new campaign centered around the Romulan faction.
  • New Voice Actors: The expansion saw the addition of notable voice actors, including Walter Koenig and Chris Doohan.

• Seasonal Events:
  • Temporal Agent Recruit Event: This limited-time event offered challenges and rewards specifically for new TOS era captains.

Season 11: New Dawn launched on October 27, 2015, introducing a new story arc and extensive gameplay updates to *Star Trek Online*. This release followed the significant Season 10: The Iconian War, which debuted on April 23, 2015, featuring new episodes, gameplay mechanics, and an engaging narrative centered around the Iconian Heralds.

• New Story Arcs: Season 11 added a new storyline while Season 10 introduced the Iconian War narrative, complete with two new episodes focusing on the conflict on Qo'noS.
  • New episodes featured voice talents from *Star Trek: Voyager*.
  • Players engaged in three new queues for space and ground combat against the Iconian Heralds.
• Admiralty System: Season 11 launched a new Admiralty System, allowing players to send their fleet of ships on missions, enhancing the admiral experience.
• Cardassian Arc Overhaul: The Cardassian Arc received a complete overhaul with four new story missions added, enriching the leveling experience.
• Memorials for Leonard Nimoy: Several memorials, including plaques and statues, were added throughout the game to honor the late Leonard Nimoy.
• Shuttle Events: New shuttle events replaced starship queued events, offering players increased rewards and reputation marks, enhancing gameplay diversity.

The release of the Tier 6 Intrepid Ship and Bundles on November 20, 2014, introduced the Pathfinder Long Range Science Vessel, marking a significant addition to the game. This update also included the launch of the 5-Year Anniversary Celebration on January 29, 2015, which featured a host of events and rewards for players.

• New Ship: The Pathfinder Long Range Science Vessel, a Tier 6 upgrade of the Intrepid class, was launched, featuring a hybrid Intelligence Bridge Officer seat and an Aero Shuttle Bay universal console.
• New Featured Episode: "Dust to Dust" was added as part of the Anniversary content, providing players with fresh story content.
• Anniversary Events: The 5-Year Anniversary Celebration included daily giveaways, discounts, and a new mini-game where players stabilized Omega Particles for rewards.
  • Minigame: Players participated in the Omega Particle Stabilization minigame during the anniversary event.
  • Lock Box: A new Vaadwaur Lock Box was introduced as part of the anniversary celebration.
  • Retired Lock Boxes: Previously-retired Lock Boxes, including Delta Expedition and Xindi, were made available again in-game until January 29, 2015.
• Seasonal Events: The Winter Wonderland event, featuring battles against the Snorg, launched on December 4, 2014, and included various holiday-themed activities.
• Bonus Events: A Bonus XP Weekend event ran from January 15 to January 19, 2015, offering players double experience points.