Is Star Trek Online free on PC?

Star Trek Online is the first massively multiplayer online role-playing game within the Star Trek franchise and was released for Microsoft Windows in February 2010. In January 2012, it relaunched with a tier of free-to-play access available.

People also ask, is Star Trek Online really free?

Effective today, January 17, Star Trek Online is live as a free-to-play game, meaning anyone can download and play the game -- without a retail copy or subscription -- via Perfect World Entertainment and Cryptic Studios. Anyone can download and play Star Trek Online at no cost.

Secondly, what platforms is Star Trek Online on? PlayStation 4 Xbox One Microsoft Windows Classic Mac OS

Also question is, when did Star Trek Online go free-to-play?

February 2, 2010

Can I play Star Trek Online?

Star Trek Online puts you in the captain's chair of your own adventure in the Star Trek universe. You'll be able to lead your ship and crew on adventures in space and on the ground in this ever expanding, completely Free-to-Play online universe.

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Is Star Trek Online Worth Playing 2020?

So is Star Trek Online worth playing in 2020? That depends on who you are. STO has some things going for it as a video game, and it's certainly unique in the MMO space, but it has too many basis quality issues for it to be a game I'd recommend to someone who's never watched an episode of Star Trek.

How many GB is Star Trek Online?

21 GB

Is Star Trek Online paid?

Star Trek Online is the first massively multiplayer online role-playing game within the Star Trek franchise and was released for Microsoft Windows in February 2010. At launch, the game required a game purchase and a recurring monthly fee. In January 2012, it relaunched with a tier of free-to-play access available.

Is Star Trek Online on Steam?

Full Steam Ahead

Today, Star Trek Online joins the Steam free-to-play games list. Steam and STO have a long history together, with STO's digital download version being a popular title in Steam's portfolio of top tier games.

Is Star Trek Online ending?

On the official forums, Cryptic announced that it will be closing STO Gateway tomorrow: “Captains, the Star Trek Online Gateway system will be shutting down on April 13th.

Is Star Trek Online cross platform?

According to comments made by Executive Producer Steve Ricossa on the PlayStation Blog, Star Trek Online's console editions won't be featuring cross-platform play, at least not between PC and PS4. The PS4 edition will be running on separate servers from PC.

Where is the C Store Star Trek Online?

The menu is accessed in game by clicking on the "More" drop-down option and then selecting the "Visit the C-Store" option. The C-Store consists of two seperate tabs, and simply selecting an item and buying it will unlock it for that character (or account, depending on the item in question.

How do you get free ships in Star Trek Online?

You get five free ships simply for gaining levels (at levels 10, 20, 30, 40, 61, you get your choice of one of a small number of specific ships) a shuttle (when you first need it for storyline) and there is also a free level-20 equivalent cruiser that you get as an episode reward ("Temporal Ambassador").

Is Star Trek Online open world?

Yeah, it's open-world, or rather, galaxy. You can do missions or whatever, and as far as I now, you have to join a PVP queue to fight PVP.

How popular is Star Trek Online?

Rank 24/127 of all MMOs.

How long is Star Trek Online?

Updated:

Single-Player	Polled	Median
Main Story	5	120h
Main + Extras	5	220h
All PlayStyles	10	204h 46m

How many players does Star Trek Online have?

Star Trek Online

Month	Avg. Players	Peak Players
Last 30 Days	1,099.1	1,911
June 2021	1,128.2	1,812
May 2021	1,342.0	2,957
April 2021	1,346.6	2,270

Is Star Trek Online cannon?

The TV series and films are alpha canon (TOS, TAS, TNG, DS9, VOY, DIS, and the 13 films), as per CBS and Paramount official policy. Officially licensed non-TV/movie materials, including Star Trek Online and other games and books, are beta canon.

How does Star Trek Online earn?

Energy credits are the primary currency in STO. You earn energy credits by completing missions and selling the items that you get via drops from mobs (both ground and space). The various vendors around space stations like Stardock and K7 will sell you moderately good gear in exchange for your energy credits.

Is Star Trek Online on the switch?

Star Trek Online will make free to play switch on January 17.

Can you play Star Trek Online on Xbox 360?

Summary: This massively multiplayer online game immerses you in the world of Star Trek. Now you can explore the galaxy, defend your bases and ships, and play as your favorite characters from the Star Trek TV show.

What does STO stand for?

STO

Acronym	Definition
STO	Stock Transfer Order (inter-company movement of stock)
STO	School Tuition Organization
STO	Strategic Technology Office (DARPA)
STO	State Transfer Object

Can I use my PC Star Trek Online account on Xbox one?

Nope. They have been 100% separate from the beginning. Same with the PS4 version. You absolutely will have to start from scratch again if you change platform.

Is Star Trek Online cross platform between Xbox and PS4?

According to comments made by Executive Producer Steve Ricossa on the PlayStation Blog, Star Trek Online's console editions won't be featuring cross-platform play, at least not between PC and PS4. The PS4 edition will be running on separate servers from PC.