What changed in Star Trek Online in 2026

The Delta Recruitment event allows players to create new Delta Recruit characters from June 11th to July 3rd.

New Delta Recruits will receive a tesseract transceiver device to complete their special goals.

Delta Recruits will have special goals to prepare for the Iconian War and earn rewards.

Earn your own Gomtuu, an alien vessel, by participating in summer activities.

Participate in various activities from June 3rd to July 3rd, including powerboard races, biathlons, and more.

A Regency Era themed powerboard and floater for travel on Risa.

Cloaks the user and confuses nearby foes, granting a Critical Chance Buff after toggling off.

Creates powerful quakes around enemies and reduces their resistance to damage.

Creates duplicates of the user to attack enemies, maxing out at 10 duplicates.

New manuals for Virulent Dark Matter Cloud, Magmatic Deployment, and Cyclonic Generator.

Eight new emotes including 'Walk the Plank' and 'Spyglass'.

Includes British Naval Uniform, Betazoid Civilian Clothing, and Soccer Jerseys.

Unlocks at level 5 mastery, this trait causes affected foes to emit a Kinetic Blast that deals damage and can confuse nearby enemies.

The Damocles Class features a unique console that enhances power transfer rates and provides combat advantages during Escalation Override mode.

A new ship, the Damocles Class, will be available in the Infinity Lock Box starting 5/26 on PC and 6/30 on Xbox and Playstation.

Participate in the event to earn progress towards the Grand Prize in Event Campaign VIII.

The Crystalline Catastrophe TFO has been re-tuned and revamped as a 5-man TFO, improving accessibility and visuals.

Team up with the Remans to defend the Vault from a Tholian invasion force.

Players can buy out remaining progress for the event using Zen, with a dynamic pricing model.

Assist the Romulan Star Empire in the Azure Nebula by freeing captured ships from Tholian defenses.

The Crystalline Chaos Featured Event begins on May 5th, 2026, featuring multiple TFOs and rewards.

Earn the Tholian Universal Kit Frame ∞, providing defensive bonuses and additional set-based bonuses.

Players can earn Daily Progress once every 20 hours by completing any of the featured TFOs.

Trill arms no longer vanish when wearing this Upper item.

Fixed the missing color choice on the heel.

Made text adjustments for 'Eligible Events'.

A 'Click to Set a Course' tooltip was added on Sector Space map.

This piece no longer has missing body parts.

Fixed the issue where the ship is not affected by Hull Capacity, Shield Cap, and other space-based Skill-based stats.

Fixed an issue where muHwi' spawns above the roof and cannot be killed by players.

Resolved an issue on the Drexler where using Type 2 windows would cause floating windows.

Fixed an issue where double-clicking in the overflow bag did not equip Prisoners and Colonists in free Passenger / Brig slots.

Resolved the issue where the trait with summons could be activated in social zones.

Vanguard Jem’Hadar characters receive enhanced bonuses for both ground and space combat.

Gamma Recruits start at Level 60 and can earn additional account-wide rewards during the event.

Gamma Recruits will have access to a new UI element displaying additional objectives.

Players can claim a Tactical Vanguard Jem’Hadar character starting at level 60 with high-level gear and a fully equipped starship.

New Dominion captains known as Gamma Recruits will be available from April 21st to May 21st, offering unique rewards and progression opportunities.

The Quick Start event includes a streamlined tutorial designed for both new and returning players.

Gamma Recruits will participate in special operations to combat the Hur’q threat, earning various rewards.

Players claiming the Vanguard Jem’Hadar will receive an additional character slot, even if at the maximum limit.

Limited-time event allowing players to claim a free Tactical Vanguard Jem’Hadar character and a character slot.

Gamma Recruits will generate Salvage upon defeating enemies, benefiting the entire group.

From April 21st to April 26th, Jem'Hadar-related items in the Zen Store will be 25% off.

Upgraded 'Raider Flanking' to 'Improved Raider Flanking'

Removed all equip restrictions from the Metreon Gas Warhead Launcher and Incremental Phase Cloaking Device.

Fixed the green rectangle that was appearing behind the ship in Sector Space.

Resolved an issue involving missing textures and materials.

Fixed an issue with holster position of MACO Phase Pistol.

Upgraded 'Raider Flanking' to 'Improved Raider Flanking'

Fixed an issue that prevented the Universal Console - Enhanced Inertial Damper Field from being equipped.

Earn Daily Progress towards the Grand Prize by completing activities once per day.

Resolved issue causing unusable version of the ship for Klingon faction players without cross-faction flying.

Players can earn a new version of the Noble Intel Battlecruiser as a special prize during the event.

Resolved bug causing 'Belly of the Beast' to be a valid matchmaking option during Random TFO selection.

Players can now 'Use' items in inventory to claim the ship.

Fight in the Synth Wave TFO above Mars, working with fellow Captains to combat the Synths.

Final damage affected less by damage buffs (approximately 1/4 of the effect).

A special device that launches a model of the Phoenix into the sky.

Players were locked out from using the EV suit until reaching level 60.

Join the First Contact Day Celebration from April 7th to May 7th, featuring various activities and prizes.

Players can purchase Daily Progress using Zen, with pricing based on accrued progress.

Ability now affected by cooldown reductions from specific sources.

Damage will not Crit, Reflect, or benefit from flanking.

The Noble variant has been remastered to current visual standards, free for all Assault Cruiser variants.

Team up with Seven of Nine to correct the timeline altered by the Borg.

Starting damage now relies more on Max HP, capped at 640,000 HP.

Fixed bug giving max starting damage before applying bonuses and buffs.

Includes various rewards such as a Captain Specialization Point and Dilithium Ore.

Endeavors now give credit for all Borg factions and additional TFOs.

Experience the Battle of Wolf 359 as part of the First Contact Day Progress.

Self-damage resistance changed from Half-Resistance to Weak-Resistance.

Earn additional Dilithium Ore for completing Daily Progress after claiming the Grand Prize.

Compete with other players to build and launch your own Phoenix Rocket.

A special Holo-emitter for shuttles that makes them look like the Phoenix.

Resolved issue where using Type 2 windows caused floating windows.

The bundle includes the Vulcan Suurok-class Science Destroyer, Human NP-class Escort, Andorian Kumari-class Battlecruiser, and Human NV-class Multi-Mission Cruiser.

New environmental suit with bonuses for Kit Performance and mining.

New ground weapon with a unique secondary fire mode and visuals from Star Trek: Enterprise.

Bundle exclusive account-wide unlock.

New ship with a 24th century Lost Era variant.

Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Star Trek with a new starship bundle themed around the eras of Film and TV.

Bundle exclusive account-wide unlock with customization options.

New ship featuring variants inspired by Star Trek: Enterprise.

The bundle will be released on Console platforms on April 7th.

The bundle will return to its full price after April 14th, 2026.

The bundle is available at a temporarily discounted price until April 14th, 2026.

Heritage Starship Bundle and 15th Anniversary Classic Film Bundle ships can now be acquired with a '100% Discount Coupon: Tier 6 Ship'.

Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Star Trek: Enterprise with a new bundle featuring four new starships.

Bundle exclusive account-wide unlock with new variant skins.

Universal consoles from the Allied Dogfighter set have been unrestricted for use.

Fixed issues preventing the Khitomer Defender Space Set from having the correct number of attachments, retroactively applied.

New ship variant inspired by Star Trek: Enterprise.

New ship with multiple variants, including a 25th century STO-era variant.

New ground weapon with unique firing mechanism and visuals from Star Trek: Enterprise.

All Klingon items in the Zen Store will be 25% off from March 17th to March 21st.

New Klingon Captains, known as Klingon Recruits, will have a reworked starting experience and unique advantages.

Players can purchase remaining progress in the event for a scaling amount of Zen, reducing the price based on Daily Progress earned.

Players can utilize old Event tokens toward this event through the 'Legacy Progress' button in the Event UI.

Klingon Recruits will receive a new T6 Bird-of-Prey that scales with their level.

Updated the damage bonus to apply to all Torpedo Weapons and Exotic Damage abilities, regardless of damage type.

The 'Console - Universal - Debris Screen' now features a hard cap of 500,000 on the amount of damage it can block and/or deal per activation.

Klingon Recruits can earn various rewards including a Ground Universal Kit, Starship Trait, and more.

After claiming the Grand Prize, earn additional Dilithium Ore each day you participate in the event, starting at 8,000 and scaling up.

Resolved an issue where the interactions between the Starship Traits 'Constructive/Destructive Field Interference' and 'Spore Infused Anomalies' could result in an unintended amount of damage procs.

Join the Klingon Recruitment event from March 17th to April 7th, where new Klingon Captains can earn unique rewards.

Following this update, the 'Borg Battle Royale' and 'Wolf 359' Task Force Operations will once again be available to play.

Concentrate Firepower will no longer modify the recharge time on Maelstrom Torpedoes, or any other weapon not intended to benefit from haste or recharge effects.

Klingon Recruits will periodically grant a cache of Dilithium Ore upon defeating enemies during the event.

Resolved an issue that caused the triggered effects of 'Feedback Pulse' to activate other effects normally reserved for the activation of Bridge Officer Abilities.

Earn the Klingon Executor’s Arsenal (Space Weapon Bundle) for your entire account by completing the event.

Resolved issues with the Vanguard Shield Shaping Trait, including multiple stacks application and indefinite damage bonus stacking.

Join the fight during the 'A Good Day to Die' Event with multiple TFO activities and earn Daily Progress toward rewards.

Six existing TFOs participate in the event: Defense of Starbase One, To Hell with Honor, Battle of the Binary Stars, Remain Klingon, Operation Riposte, and Best Served Cold.

Participate in the event to earn progress in Event Campaign VIII, with rewards including a Tier 6 Infinity Promotional Ship.

Introduction of the M’Chla Refit Bird of Prey, designed for new Klingon Recruits with advanced technology.

A new three-piece space set including a shield, deflector, and engines with unique bonuses.

A powerful two-handed sword inspired by Star Trek: Voyager, featuring unique combat mechanics.

A new Tier 6 battlecruiser with unique specifications and capabilities.

All items in Mudd's Market (except Bundles) will be 75% off from March 10th to March 17th.

Interacting with consoles will now count toward AFK interaction requirements.

Fixed a visual issue preventing several decals from appearing on the ship's lower hull.

Resolved a bug preventing certain effects from triggering on expiration.

Previously missing items have been added to the Lockbox.

The missing modifier for the Epic quality tier has been added.

Requirements to avoid AFK Penalty have been made slightly stricter.

Adjusted collision bounds to ensure smaller characters can interact with consoles.

Description updated to accurately reflect the duration of the Starship Trait.

The non-dynamic NX Grappler can now be equipped on all ships.

Added the missing Alliance Cloaking Device to the Empersa Alliance MW Juggernaut.

Players can claim a special compensation package from the Zen Store containing Master Keys and other items.

A console has been added in the corridor preceding the Core Room to assist with progression.

Slightly reduced the reach of the Apex’s Backhand attack.

Fixed a bug preventing the Promotional Master Key from automatically opening.

Fixed a potential progression blocker during the hangar sequence.

Chimerans can now regenerate when receiving Toxic Damage and have increased resistance to this energy type.

Fixed an error preventing players from receiving the 'Aetherian Vanity Shield' and 'All Aspects Accounted For' Space Trait from the Aetherian Concordium Lock Box.

Chimerans now gain resistance to all damage types upon receiving damage, and can automatically retaliate to Psionic Damage.

Fixed an issue causing Event TFOs to not give a choice of all marks; now they grant that choice for the duration of the event.

Fixed an issue where the levelless version Aetherian Armor from the Lobi Store was not providing the correct damage resistance passives.

Fixed a bug with the binding rules on the Aetherian Concordium Kit Frame, affecting only newly obtained copies.

The Trait Box containing 'All Aspects Accounted For' now has an Energy Credit value.

Introduction of new items including Aetherian Proton Disintegrator and Aetherian Concordium Armor.

A brand-new season is set to launch on February 17th, bringing new battles and content.

New console that creates an Ionized Antiproton Field dealing damage to foes and providing buffs to allies.

New TFOs added: Belly of the Beast, Shattered Peace, Devil’s Heart, and Royal Flush.

The 35th season, Star Trek Online: Corruption, will launch on February 17, 2026 for PC and March 10, 2026 for consoles.

New harmless Aetherian Constructs available in five color variants.

A 5-person Ground TFO where players defend the MIDAS Array from Chimeran forces.

New starship featuring unique abilities and a specialized console.

Secure the MIDAS Array from Chimeran forces in this new ground Task Force Operation.

Join the fight against the Chimerans as they spread across the galaxy.

Join Captain Ezri Dax in a new episode where you confront a Chimeran incursion at the MIDAS Array.

Join Captain Ezri Dax in repelling a Chimeran incursion at the MIDAS Array.

New hairstyles automatically unlocked for all players in the Tailor.

Anniversary Celebration starts on February 17th and continues until March 18th on PC.

A new toy-device introduced for the anniversary celebration.

Join the fight against the Chimerans as they spread across the galaxy in this new event.

New minigame where players stabilize Omega Particles for rewards.

New starship trait that increases Max Hull Capacity when using Hull Heal abilities.

Starting February 10th, players can claim a surprise gift in-game each day until the Anniversary Update on February 17th.

Thomas Marrone, former Art Director, is now the Executive Producer of Star Trek Online.