From Press Release:
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – February 17, 2026 – Kicking off Star Trek Online’s 16th anniversary celebrations, Arc Games and Cryptic Studios are excited to announce the launch of Star Trek Online: Corruption, the 35th season of the free-to-play Star Trek MMORPG on PC! Console players will be able to check out Star Trek Online: Corruption on PlayStation and Xbox on March 10, 2026. As the broader Star Trek franchise approaches its 60th anniversary, Star Trek Online: Corruption highlights the game’s enduring role as one of the longest-running and expansive Star Trek media experiences. The Corruption update is just the start of an exciting year for Star Trek Online, as the Star Trek MMORPG will continue to have major updates throughout the year and feature even more content, including starships and celebrities from across the eras of the Star Trek franchise.
Starting today, PC players can team up with Captain Ezri Dax, voiced by Star Trek alum Nicole de Boer, to tackle an escalating Chimeran incursion aboard the MIDAS Array. First introduced in Star Trek Online: Unveiled, Episode: Axiom, the Chimerans are a Star Trek Online original species, and Corruption marks their first fully realized appearance, bringing players face to face with the mysterious invaders on both ground and in space.
Executive Producer Thomas Marrone helms Star Trek Online’s latest season, bringing with him a career that has helped define the game’s visual identity. His starship models, including the Pathfinder-class U.S.S. Voyager-B and the Odyssey-class Enterprise-F, have crossed from the MMO into the television series Star Trek: Picard. As the Executive Producer, Marrone now oversees all aspects of Star Trek Online’s development and execution.
Star Trek Online: Corruption introduces the following features:
- New Episode – Curse of Phrygia
- Old allies reunite, as Captain Ezri Dax urgently summons you to the MIDAS Array. Join her in quelling a Chimeran incursion that threatens both the integrity of the corrupted comms array, and the stability of the galaxy. Battle through waves of psionic beacons that call on enemy reinforcements in space and push through the dangerously infested environment aboard the station. Peril lurks in every dimly-lit corner of the array — so watch your step, and don’t look back. The outcome of the Multiversal War depends on you.
- New Task Force Operation – Belly of the Beast (Ground TFO)
- The MIDAS Array is under siege! Chimerans have compromised several decks of the communications array, threatening to overtake the entire structure. Starfleet Captain Ezri Dax is calling on a task force capable of tackling this relentless onslaught, and surviving until further back-up can arrive. Do you have what it takes to secure the decks, hold the line, and prevent the MIDAS Array from falling to the Chimerans?
- New Event – Corruption
- Chimerans are spreading across the galaxy, corrupting all that stands in their way. Repel their advance by participating in the update’s new content to earn progress towards the 16th Anniversary Event. Finishing the event will earn players an incredibly powerful new starship: The Empersa Miracle Worker Alliance Juggernaut. This massive starship combines the best of Dominion and Federation technology in order to defeat any foe – even the fearsome Chimerans!
ABOUT STAR TREK ONLINE
Star Trek Online is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online game that allows players to explore the Star Trek universe from within. Players can forge their own destiny as Captain of a Federation starship, champion the Empire through the far reaches of the galaxy as a Klingon Warrior, rebuild the Romulan legacy as the commander of a Romulan Republic Warbird or carry out daring missions on behalf of the Dominion as a Jem’Hadar soldier. Captains can also explore iconic locations from the Star Trek universe, make contact with new alien species and battle alongside other players in customizable starships. Star Trek Online is currently available on PC and PlayStation and Xbox consoles.
To download and play Star Trek Online today for free, visit www.playstartrekonline.com.
Developed by Cryptic Studios, Inc. Star Trek Online is licensed by CBS Consumer Products.
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ABOUT CRYPTIC STUDIOS
Cryptic Studios is a leading developer of online games committed to delivering the next level of gameplay. Founded in 2000, the long-running studio is known for bringing popular properties to life with innovative gameplay mechanics to create an engaging and immersive player experience. Its successfully launched titles include Star Trek Online, Neverwinter, and Champions Online. Cryptic Studios is under Arc Games, a leading independent video game publisher of AA and indie games, including premium and live service titles, in North America, Europe and Asia.
ABOUT ARC GAMES
Arc Games is a leading independent publisher of AA and indie video games—including premium and live-service titles—across North America, Europe, and Asia. Originally founded in 2008 as Perfect World Entertainment, the company later rebranded as Arc Games and continues to expand its presence as a global publisher. Known for bringing beloved titles such as Neverwinter and Star Trek Online to players around the world, Arc Games has also delivered a strong portfolio of original releases, including REMNANT II, Remnant: From the Ashes, the Torchlight series, and Fellowship, as well as distinctive indie experiences like Have a Nice Death and Frosthaven. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in Amsterdam and Shanghai, Arc Games is dedicated to supporting talented game creators and delivering high-quality, memorable gaming experiences. For more information, please visit www.arcgames.com.
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