Ahh, the hours before a game launches. Around the world, people are attempting to log in, just to see if somehow the servers have come up earlier than expected. They haven’t, and they won’t, but we can’t resist checking every few minutes anyway. Theoretically they should be coming up at 6 pm GMT.
We’ve also had some extra information about what additions to STO are planned over the next couple of months. The Klingons amongst us will be the happiest, with their lack of content being thoroughly sorted, by the sound of things.:
Just because we’re about to launch Star Trek Online doesn’t mean we don’t have some great updates ready for you in the coming weeks. From endgame raid Episodes, to more PvP maps, to more Klingon content, no matter what you love about STO we’ve got something you’ll love even more. Here’s a taste what we have planned over the next two months. And just in case you were wondering, everything listed here is free!
The Hive Mind Is Everywhere
The Borg are invading! Just in time for many of you to reach the rank of Admiral, we’ve got three new high-level Episodes centered around the classic Alpha Quadrant menace, the Borg. Here’s what you can expect:
* Collateral Damage – Help save civilians caught in a battle between the Borg and Undine.
* Recovery – In this follow-up to Collateral Damage, Rescue colonists infected by the Borg virus and fight Undine determined to destroy them!
* State of Q – Q transports you back in time to do him a special favor.
* More to come!In addition to our compelling scripted content, you’ll be able to check out a brand new, Borg-themed Deep Space Encounter. Can you and your friends hold off the coming invasion? It won’t be long until you’re called upon by Starfleet to save the galaxy!
Don’t forget to check out the new exploration content included in the Borg content pack, too. When you find some respite from the Collective, seek out new life and civilizations at your own pace. The universe is just waiting to be discovered.
Raid Episodes Coming Your Way
If you’re looking for a challenge, look no further than our upcoming Raid Episodes, which combine bold storytelling with our toughest five-man missions yet. These are just a few of the Raid Episodes we’ll be rolling out over the coming weeks, beginning a week after launch. Raid Episodes are available to both Federation and Klingon players.
* Infected – Investigate a federation station that Starfleet has lost contact with.
* The Cure – A planet has been completely taken over by the Borg. Fight them for control of the planet.
* Khitomer Accord – Travel back in time and uncover and participate in the events that led to the release of old Borg you encountered in the Tutorial Episode.
* Into the Hive – Track down a missing Starfleet captain and come face to face with the new Borg Queen.More Action in the Alpha Quadrant
We’ve got even more great additions planned for Star Trek Online. Here’s just a bit of what’s coming:
* Klingon Fleet Actions – Form up with your closest friends and do battle in large engagements.
* A New Klingon Ship – You asked for it, we made it: A Tier 2 Klingon Battle Cruiser.
* Klingon Star Clusters – Seek out new life and civilizations … and subjugate them! Additional PvE content for the Klingon faction.
* Federation vs. Federation PvP – Practice against your allies before engaging your enemies.
* New Ground Maps – We’ll be adding a new Ground Assault PvP map, as well as a new ground Fleet Action.
* More IP Locations – Check out Rura Penthe and our whole solar system, from Mercury to Pluto.
While we’re waiting, here is DarkMateria’s Worf song. He’s the same chap that made the more famous Picard song, but this one is just as good in my book. But then I like Klingon opera!