Early January 2008 news broke that Perpetual Entertainment is no longer
developing this game, it has however been moved on to Cryptic Studios to
develop.
Star Trek Online is a game in the MMO (Massivley Multiplayer Online) genre,
much like World of Warcraft the player pays a monthly fee (fee still undecided).
The game will take place in the near future of the federation after the events
of Star Trek: Nemesis and the Dominion War.
Common Questions...taken from the current ST:O FAQ
Q: How can I play Star Trek Online? Is there a download for the game?
A: Star Trek Online is currently in development and has not yet been
released or made available for retail purchase.
Q: When will Star Trek Online be released?
A: We have not officially announced a release date at this time.
Q: Will there be a Beta Test?
A: The game’s alpha and beta preview programs have not yet begun. When
we announce the start of these previews, that information will be posted at the
official Star Trek Online website,
http://www.startrekonline.com .
Q: What is a Beta Test?
A: Beta Testing is the final stage of game testing prior to commercial
release. The early phases of testing are usually the first time anyone outside
of a developer's employees have seen the game. Players who are invited to take
part get to experience the game early, but are also reporting bugs and providing
valuable feedback during development.
Q: How do I become a Beta Tester?
A: Beta Test applications are not being accepted at this time.
Registering for the
website and the forums is not a requirement for entry into a preview phase,
but we encourage you to sign up so you can always stay up to date on the status
of Star Trek Online.
Q: Will a monthly fee be required to play?
A: We haven't decided on pricing plans yet.
Q: Will everyone be the Captain of their own ship?
A: Yes, but you will have to earn the responsibility and skill to
command larger and more powerful vessels. Remember, in Star Trek as well as
naval tradition, whoever commands the ship is the "Captain," even if it is not
your current rank.
Q: Can I play something other than a Captain like a Doctor or an
Engineer?
A: Everyone is a Captain, (remember, if you command a ship, you are
automatically a Captain), and you will command a crew, but that does not limit
your role. Your character will still be able to choose from a variety of career
paths, such as Engineer, Tactical Officer, Doctor, Science Officer, etc. Your
career path is your root, and will affect your skills, and how you command your
crew. Consider Jean-Luc Picard, Beverly Crusher, Worf and Kathryn Janeway.
Picard was an archeologist and diplomat, Crusher was a doctor, Worf a
security/tactical officer, and Janeway was a scientist. Each eventually chose a
career in command and became ship captains. This does not mean the game will
limit your ship choices based on your profession – far from it. The examples are
simply an example of how the game design was inspired.
STO.net - The internets FIRST
and largest dedicated fansite for Star Trek: Online
http://startrekonline.com/faq -
The current FAQ to Star Trek Online
