Cryptic Reveal The 2800, Future Episiodes Coming To Star Trek Online

Cryptic have released a new trailer for Star Trek Online. this trailer introduces The 2800, a future set of episodes for Star Trek Online. the trailer reveals that this will see The Dominion and Jem'Hadar making a return as they try to conquer. the trailer shows in-game action and how both Starfleet, especially Deep Space Nine, and Klingon factions are involved.


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Perfect World Announce Star Trek Online Is Now Free-To-Play

Perfect World Entertainment and Cryptic Studios have announced Star Trek Online is now a free-to-play MMO. as the game is free-to-play anyone can download the game without a retail copy or subscription. you can download the game at http://www.startrekonline.com/.

The Star Trek Online website has a great table showing what Free-to-play gamers get and what benefits you can get if you pay for it. you can find that table here.

Press Release

Atari Announce Champions Online Will Become A Free To Play MMORPG From Q1 2011

Atari have announced that Cryptic Studios MMORPG Champions Online is to become free to play in Q1 2011. there will be items available for purchase, like adventure packs, items, powers, and costume pieces, from Cryptics C-Store. existing and new members can choose to upgrade to Gold Status, for $14.99, which will unlock most of the games content and include extra features.

Press Release

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Atari, Inc., one of the world's most recognized videogame publishers, and renowned MMO developer Cryptic Studios have announced today that the superhero MMORPG, Champions Online™, will be free to play beginning Q1 2011. Players will be able to download and enjoy the game at absolutely no cost.

Champions Online free-to-play will also feature additional premium content for purchase. Adventure Packs, items, powers and costume pieces can be selected a la carte inside Cryptic's innovative C-Store. Additionally, current players may continue subscribing as Gold members, while new players may also optionally upgrade to Gold status, which unlocks most of the game's content and includes extra features for a set price of $14.99 per month.

"Transitioning Champions Online to the free-to-play model is a great opportunity to reach a whole new audience of PC gamers that view subscription fees as a barrier to entry," said John Needham, CEO of Cryptic Studios. "By taking care of our current subscription-based community and welcoming the addition of new players through free-to-play, Champions Online is poised to build upon its success and to establish a new leadership position as the first free-to-play superhero MMO."
Champions Online has been lauded since its launch for the customization options it gives players. The switch to free-to-play gives players even more control over their gameplay:

Unlimited Play Time – Play as much as you like, as long as you like, at absolutely no cost. No subscription or credit card required.

Your Own Hero, Your Own Story – Become a hero, encounter his or her Nemesis, and advance to maximum level at no cost.

Play Your Way – Utilize the optional web-based and in-game C-Store to purchase gameplay upgrades or additional premium content.

The Champions Online free-to-play closed beta test begins on November 9, 2010 and will be made available to a subset of current players, with potential openings for new users.

Champions Online brings epic heroism to the MMORPG genre with depth that challenges the most experienced online gamers, while its fast-paced action engages new entrants to the online superhero universe. Join with Defender and the legendary Champions to stop Dr. Destroyer and his minions in the ultimate showdown between good and evil.

To learn more about Champions Online Free-to-Play, please visit: http://www.champions-online.com/f2p.

ABOUT ATARI, SA
Atari group is a global creator, producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Atari's brands and content are available across all key traditional and digital distribution touch points, including browser-based and social online platforms, PC, consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony, and advanced smart phones (i.e. iPhone, Android and RIM devices).

Divisions of Atari, SA include Cryptic Studios, Eden Studios, Atari Interactive, Inc. and Atari, Inc.

Atari benefits from the strength of its worldwide brand and its extensive catalogue of contemporary classic game franchises (Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Lunar Lander®), original owned franchises (Test Drive®, Backyard Sports®, Deer Hunter®), MMO games from Cryptic Studios (Star Trek™ Online, Champions™) and third party franchises (Ghostbusters®, Rollercoaster Tycoon®, Dungeons and Dragons®). Atari also leverages the power of its franchises to deliver movies and merchandise to consumers around the world.

For more information please visit: www.atari.com
© 2010 Atari Europe SASU. All rights reserved.
Atari word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.

ABOUT CRYPTIC STUDIOS
Based in Los Gatos, CA, Cryptic Studios is a leading developer of massively multiplayer online games committed to delivering the next level of MMO gameplay. Cryptic develops AAA titles for PC and consoles, including Star Trek Online and Champions Online. For more information on Cryptic Studios, please visit the official website at: www.crypticstudios.com. Cryptic word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Cryptic Studios, Inc.

Atari And Cryptic Studios Announce Neverwinter For PC's

Atari And Cryptic Studios announce Neverwinter for PC. Neverwinter is a online roleplaying game based on Dungeons & Dragons and Neverwinter. The Story behind Neverwinter is that the location Neverwinter will soon be under attack from the dead. factions are battling for control and the population is still recovering from Spellplague which killed soo many. Neverwinter is currently set for a Q4 2011 release.

In Neverwinter you choose to become 1 of 5 classic D&D classes and can team up with friends, or computer controlled allies, to form 5 person co-op groups. there will also be a content generation system, tentatively codenamed Forge, that will allow you to create your own storylines and quests.

Press Release

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Atari, one of the world's most recognized videogame publishers and Cryptic Studios, the acclaimed developers behind City of heroes, City of Villains, Champions Online and Star Trek Online, announced today the development of Neverwinter for PC. Neverwinter is a new online roleplaying game based on Wizards of the Coast's global property Dungeons & Dragons and the beloved city of Neverwinter.

Once a bustling location, Neverwinter has faced a great many disasters in the past hundred years. Rule of the city remains unclear following the unfortunate demise of the last Lord of Neverwinter and factions still battle for dominance after the all-consuming Spellplague took a high toll on the population. Even Neverwinter's dead are beginning to rise from their graves and march upon the city they once called home.

"We're beyond thrilled to develop a brand new version of Neverwinter. It's been years since the original became a gaming icon and we're honored to work with such a great franchise," said Jack Emmert, COO of Cryptic Studios. "We've been working closely with Wizards of the Coast and R.A. Salvatore to create an authentic D&D adventure filled with compelling fiction and exciting gameplay."

In Neverwinter, players choose to become one of five classic D&D classes and team up with friends or computer-controlled allies to form five-person co-op groups. Players also create their own storylines and quests utilizing an extremely user-friendly content generation system, tentatively codenamed Forge.

"Wizards of the Coast is excited to invite millions of fans back to Neverwinter with the launch of R.A. Salvatore's Gauntlgrym," said Liz Schuh, Brand Director for Dungeons & Dragons at Wizards of the Coast. "And we're excited about the prospects for great digital gaming experiences based on this epic world."

Neverwinter for PC is scheduled to release in Q4 2011 and is part of a multi-platform event, including a book trilogy from New York Times best-selling author R. A. Salvatore and a tabletop roleplaying game from Wizards of the Coast. Book one in Salvatore's Neverwinter trilogy, titled Gauntlgrym, releases on October 5 of this year and lays the groundwork for the Neverwinter storyline. The novel previews the settings, characters and monsters from the PC game and details the events that lead up to this highly anticipated PC gaming experience.

To learn more about the game, please visit: www.PlayNeverwinter.com

ABOUT CRYPTIC STUDIOS
Based in Los Gatos, CA, Cryptic Studios is a leading developer of role-playing and massively multiplayer online role-playing games. Cryptic is responsible for developing several AAA titles, including Star Trek Online, Champions Online, City of Heroes, City of Villains and Neverwinter. For more information about Cryptic Studios, please visit the official website at: www.crypticstudios.com

ABOUT ATARI, SA
Atari group is a global creator, producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Atari's brands and content are available across all key traditional and digital distribution touch points, including browser-based and Social online platforms, PC, consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony, and advanced smart phones (i.e. iPhone, Android and RIM devices). Divisions of Atari, SA include Cryptic Studios, Eden Studios, Atari Interactive, Inc. and Atari, Inc.

Atari benefits from the strength of its worldwide brand and its extensive catalogue of contemporary classic game franchises (Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Lunar Lander®), original owned franchises (Test Drive®, Backyard Sports®, Deer Hunter®), MMO games from Cryptic Studios (Star Trek™ Online, Champions Online™) and third party franchises (Ghostbusters®, Rollercoaster Tycoon®, Dungeons and Dragons®). Atari also leverages the power of its franchises to deliver movies and merchandise to consumers around the world.

For more information please visit: www.atari.com
© 2010 Atari Europe SASU. All rights reserved.
Atari word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.
Dungeons & Dragons, Neverwinter, and their respective logos are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC in the USA and other countries. Used with permission.
SOURCE Atari

Cryptic Announce Klingon And Ferengi Playable Characters Are Available For Purchase

Cryptic have announced that players are now able to buy playable Ferengi and Klingon characters. The Ferengi character can be bought for 80 Cryptic Points, whilst the Klingon is available for 240 Cryptic Points. this is not a one time purchase as the player will be able to create more than one character of either Klingon or Ferengi.



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Cryptic Announce The Star Trek Online Beta Will End In A Battle Between Klingons And The Federation

The Star Trek Online Beta is ending today and it appears that its going to end in a big battle between the Federation and the Klingons. Cryptic have said that Klingon warriors who want to join the Fleet against the Federation should meet at Qo'noS at 2pm PST.
The Star Trek Online Beta itself will end at 6pm PST Today.

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Cryptic Have Revealed Open Beta Dates For Star Trek Online

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Cryptic have announced that a Open Beta for Star Trek Online will go Live January 12 - January 26 2010. Beta keys will be given out on a first come first served basis and will be available from Star Trek Online.

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Cryptic Have Revealed The Boxart For Star Trek Online On The PC

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Big Download have revealed the boxart for Star Trek Online. This is the American boxart, they don't mention if there will be any changes for other regions.

Cryptic Studios Have Released The System Requirements For Star Trek Online

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Cryptic have revealed the PC system requirements for Star Trek Online.

System Requirements

* OS: Windows XP SP2 / Windows Vista / Windows 7 (32 or 64-bit)
* CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 Ghz or AMD Athlon X2 3800+
* Memory: 1GB RAM
* Video: NVIDIA GeForce 7950 / ATI Radeon X1800 / Intel HD Graphics
* Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Soundcard
* DirectX: Version 9.0c or Higher
* HDD: 8GB Free Disk Space
* Network: Internet Broadband Connection Required
* Disc: 6X DVD-ROM

Recommended System Configuration

* OS: Windows XP SP2 / Windows Vista / Windows 7 (32 or 64-bit)
* CPU: Intel E8400 Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X2 5600+
* Memory: 2GB RAM+
* Video: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 / ATI Radeon HD 3850+
* Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Soundcard
* DirectX: Version 9.0c or Higher
* HDD: 8GB Free Disk Space
* Network: Internet Broadband Connection Required
* Disc: 6X DVD-ROM


From http://www.startrekonline.com/node/494

Cryptic Release Part 2 Of The Star Trek Online Video Time-Line

Cryptic Release Part 2 Of The Star Trek Online Video Time-Line. Part 1 can be found here.
Part 2 skips a few years a couple of times, focusing less on the Star Trek Online Timeline as a whole, and more on the Klingon's and the events happening in the Empire.

Cryptic Have Announced That The Star Trek Online Closed Beta Has Started

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Cryptic have announced that Star Trek Online is now in a closed Beta.
they will be sending out E:mails periodically letting people know if they have been accepted.
You can still sign up to the closed Beta. all you need to do is create a account with the site, and fill in the application.

Link: "Closed Beta, Here We Come!"

Cryptic Have Released A New Trailer For Star Trek Online

Cryptic have released a new Star Trek Online trailer. the trailer focusses on the Klingons, their thoughts on the federation...and the Federations destruction. all the footage appears to be from the game, with the first have being from cut scenes and second half being in game action. there is an error with the trailer as they call the Klingon vessels War Birds and not Birds Of Prey. there's no word if this is a known error, or actually what they are now called.

More Star Trek Online News & Previews

Cryptic Create A Star Trek Online Video Time-Line Using Footage From Star Trek Online

The Star Trek Online Developers, Cryptic, have taken the time-line they did, called Path to 2409, which told the story of the Star trek universe from the end of the last Star Trek Movie, Star Trek Nemesis, to the start of Star Trek Online, and have begun to make a video time-line using footage from Star Trek 0nline.

the first video can be found below.

Cryptic Release List Of Star Trek Online Ranks, Federation Ships, Klingon Ships, And Others

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Cryptic have released a list of ranks and ships in their upcoming MMO, Star Trek Online. the list below is broken up into Ranks, Vessel Type, and the name of the Vessel Class. this may not be the full list of all the Starship's in the game for either the Federation or The Klingon's.

Federation Player Ships

Light Cruisers
Miranda
Centaur
Soyuz

Lieutenant Commander

Science (Science Vessel)
Nova
Aurora
Quasar

Escort (Escort)
Saber
Rapier
Ushaan

Cruiser (Cruiser)
Constitution
Excalibur
Vesper

Commander

Science -(Research Science Vessel)
Olympic
Hope
Horizon

Escort -(Heavy Escort)
Akira
Zephyr
Norway (Oslo re-fit)

Cruiser -(Heavy Cruiser)
Constellation
Stargazer
Dakota

Captain

Science -(Long Range Science Vessel)
Intrepid
Cochrane
Discovery

Escort -(Tactical Escort)
Defiant
Vigilant
Gallant

Cruiser -(Exploration Cruiser)
Galaxy
Celestial
Envoy

Admiral

Science -(Deep Space Science Vessel)
Luna
Sol
Polaris

Escort -(Fleet Escort)
Prometheus
Phoenix
Cerberus

Cruiser -(Battle Cruiser)
Sovereign
Noble
Majestic

Klingon Ships
Raptor
Vo'Quv

Other Ships
Type VII Commercial Laboratory
CLASSIFIED
NX-91001

Cryptic Have Revealed A New Federtaion Starship Class In Star Trek Online.

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Cryptic have revealed a new Federation Starship Class in their upcoming MMO Star Trek Online. The Discovery Class is an evolution of the Intrepid Class of which U.S.S Voyager is the most well known vessel. the vessel is designed for "long exploration missions"1, "fleet support or solo patrol vessel"2.

Like the Intrepid class, The Discovery Class features Variable-Geometry Pylons which are designed to improve engine efficiency. a new addition are the class's Warp Foils. these are designed to improve stability during high Warp or whilst the ship is using Transwarp Conduits. these Foils are being studied as to whether they will be added to other classes in the future.

The Class is not the most powerful in the fleet, but it makes up for this by having "...sensor arrays are state-of-the-art and can identify weaknesses in enemy ships, locate and track vessels or even detect some cloaked ships."3 it also have other improvements like an improved Tractor Beam and Deflector Array.

The vessels are equipped with Holoemitters throughout the ship, and feature the Astrometrics that the original Intrepid class U.S.S Voyager created.

Discovery Class




1 http://www.startrekonline.com/ships/discovery
2 http://www.startrekonline.com/ships/discovery
3 http://www.startrekonline.com/ships/discovery

Star Trek Online Vigilant Class Revealed.

Cryptic have revealed a new Starfleet class for Star Trek Online. The Vigilant Class is an evolution of the Defiant Class, and like the Defiant class "the Vigilant is designed for one thing: combat"1
This ship is really only built for one purpose, to fight. it's weapons "can be boosted for a massive attack against a single enemy, or configured to fire at multiple opponents"2, but the article hints that the ship isn't as customisable as previous ships revealed as the only possible upgrade mentioned was Quantum Torpedoes.
In the article, they hint towards what other uses the class may have in the game. "It is ideal for pursuing raiders or defending a larger vessel..."3, to "protect convoys in contested areas or track pirates to their bases."4

Star Trek Online, Vigilant Class




1 http://www.startrekonline.com/ships/vigilant
2 http://www.startrekonline.com/ships/vigilant
3 http://www.startrekonline.com/ships/vigilant
4 http://www.startrekonline.com/ships/vigilant

New Klingon Ship Revealed In Star Trek Online

Cryptic have released information regarding a new Klingon ship for Star trek Online. The Vo'Quv class is " the ultimate weapon for a new Klingon Empire."1
Continuing the games theme of ships being able to be used for multiple things, this ship can carry lots of troops, it can carry alot of cargo, and it can help to re-build a fleet.
The ship can also launch fighters to attack, or use its tractor beam to hold a vessel during an attack, or just use its numerous omnidirectional weapons to do the job.
The vessel will probably be a high end ship and could be fairy numerous in the game as the article says "The KDF is assigning its most decorated captains to Vo'Quv ships, and many admirals and generals have claimed them as flagships."2

Star Trek Online



1 http://www.startrekonline.com/ships/voquv
2 http://www.startrekonline.com/ships/voquv

Star Trek Online Update - Excalibur Class

Cryptic studios have unveiled a new starship for Star Trek Online. this time they have taken the iconic Constitution Class, USS Enterprise and USS Enterprise A for example, and modernised it to create a cruiser that's able to fill a variety of roles for Star Fleet in the 25th century.


Following previously announced vessels this is also designed to be very modular, a way for them to explain why the player can customised their vessels whilst keeping it a part of the Star Trek Universe. because of this, it is more versatile than a ship designed specifically for science or battle.

Due to it's versatility, they explain that its used alot for cargo runs and resupplying, perhaps a hint of missions in the game, and also able to help evacuate civilians. in battle, they say when talking about its Warp Core, "...transfer power to damaged ships or extend its shields to protect an ally without impacting its own defenses or systems. Engineers on an Excalibur-class starship can reroute that power to boost its tractor beams, allowing it to grapple enemy ships that could easily break away from lesser vessels..." perhaps hinting at control schemes, being able to mange power from one thing to another.

They finish off the article by saying ""We can send her anywhere and she can do anything," said Graarvin Narl, primary designer of the Excalibur class. "The Excalibur will carry Starfleet into the 25th century, and she'll do it with style." suggesting that this will be a fairly common class, differenced by the user picking different modules for it.

Information from http://www.startrekonline.com/ships/excalibur
Picture from http://media3.startrekonline.com.s3.amazonaws.com/img/ships/excalibur.jpg

Star Trek Online Update - Type VII Commercial Labratory

Cryptic have shown a new vessel in Star Trek online. unlike the other vessels they have shown, this one is neither Starfleet or Klingon. the history of the vessel "...this class of space vessel has been copied and modified by so many different races..." leads me to think that the vessel is a type you'll regally come into contact with in the game. the history also says "...it is impossible for Starfleet to provide specifics about the capabilities of any particular Type VII vessel." paving the way for the game to use them in a varity of different ways.

They warn, that despite the vessel being designed for science, " ...On Stardate 84072.55, the U.S.S Trieste recorded an incident where the S.S. Trialas, a Type VII vessel registered out of Galador II, successfully evaded a group of Nausicaan raiders by hiding in the corona of a star." and even the standard vessel "...is equivalent to a Nebula class starship, and most Type VII vessels have been further modified by their crews to specialize in a specific area of research."

it's clear that in the game, these vessels are not to be under estiamted. whether they are going to good or bad in the game, i imagine they will be both. "Starfleet's recommendation to captains who encounter a Type VII Commercial Laboratory is to perform a standard sensor sweep of the vessel and attempt to discern its capacities and use. A standard exterior does not indicate a standard interior."

New Star Trek Online Competition

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Think you can provide a description of the aliens above in 300 words or less?
If so, email contest@crypticstudios.com with your description.
And see if you can get yourself a beta spot
Contest page at http://www.startrekonline.com/node/189