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Star Trek Online
Captain your own starship in the Star Trek universe.
What it is
Star Trek Online is a free-to-play sci-fi MMORPG set after the events of the films and series. You captain your own customisable starship, lead an away team in ground missions, and play through story episodes — many featuring voice work from Star Trek actors. It blends space combat, RPG progression and MMO grouping, and runs free on PC via Steam and the Arc launcher, with optional purchases for ships and cosmetics.
Why play it
- Free, with a huge library of story episodes across the Star Trek eras.
- Command and customise your own starship in tactical space battles.
- A long-running MMO with a mature, welcoming community.
Worth knowing
It is an older MMO and leans on optional ship and cosmetic purchases — the core story is playable free.
How to get started
Star Trek Online is free to play and available on Steam (and Arc). Install it straight from Steam, or use the official Cryptic Studios site, then create or sign in to your account and you are ready to play. Its pricing and availability are always managed by Cryptic Studios on the official channels.
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FAQ
Star Trek Online — common questions
Is Star Trek Online free to play?
Yes — Star Trek Online is free to play. You can download and start playing at no cost via Steam. It may offer optional purchases, but they are not required to play.
Is Star Trek Online on Steam?
Yes — Star Trek Online is on Steam, where it is free to play. You can install it straight from your Steam library.
What do I need to play Star Trek Online on PC?
You can install Star Trek Online from Steam (or the Arc), or from the official Cryptic Studios site. Create the required account, then install and launch the game.
What kind of game is Star Trek Online?
Star Trek Online is a mmorpg game by Cryptic Studios. A free sci-fi MMORPG where you command your own starship and crew across space and ground missions set in the Star Trek universe, with story episodes voiced by franchise actors.
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