Season Eleven of Perfect World Entertainment’s Star Trek Online is on the way, bringing gameplay updates and an all-new story arc that will last “beyond 2016.”
“Following the epic conclusion of the five-year The Iconian War story arc, New Dawn will rise out of the grim wartime tale to introduce an all-new story focused on rebuilding and hope,” says the developer. “Discover a previously unknown civilization and uncover the mystery of a strange traveler from another time.”
So, less J.J Abrams’ Star Trek, more The Next Generation, with a focus on exploration and the whole business of being a Starfleet Captain, rather than blowing stuff up. New Dawn will mark the return of Deep Space 9’s Mirror Leeta, played by Chase Masterson, adding to the throng of Trek actors already lending their voices to the game.
The Season also introduces the Admiralty System, which will allow you to order various starships around the galaxy on key missions in order to nab some unique rewards. “Within this system, each starship is given special traits and stats that must be used to successfully complete assignments,”” explains Perfect World. “Plan carefully which ships are sent on which assignment in order to meet their requirements and offset various hazards, in an effort to yield great rewards across any of three separate campaigns.”
There’s no word on a release date for the new Season just yet.