London, United Kingdom November 16, 2010 – Atari, one of the world’s most recognised publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, and Cryptic Studios, creators of the acclaimed City of Heroes and Champions Online, will release their third major update to Star Trek Online™, titled Season Three: Genesis,on December 9, 2010.
· The Foundry Beta (v 0.3) – Cryptic’s player-created content system will go into public beta when Season Three: Genesis launches. The Foundry gives players the chance to design their own missions in Star Trek Online. Players can share their creations with friends, and Cryptic’s proprietary content rating system will ensure only the best missions become promoted.
· Episode Replay – In Genesis, players will be able to replay every mission they’ve previously enjoyed, and some will feature brand new rewards.
· Borg Technology In Ships – In Season Three, players will be able to integrate Borg technology into their ships. This new loot from Special Task Force missions will greatly augment a ship’s usefulness as well as its appearance.
· New Sector Space – Cryptic has revamped Sector Space to give it a more realistic look and feel.
To learn more about Season 3: Genesis, please visit: www.startrekonline.com/season_three
WHO: Star Trek Online players across the world will be able to access Season Three: Genesis when it launches on December 9, 2010 at no additional cost. The Design the Next Enterprise contest is available to eligible participants.
WHEN: Season Three: Genesis, will debut December 9, 2010. Design the Next Enterprise also launches December 9, 2010, and runs through January 15, 2011.
To learn more about Season Three: Genesis and Design the Next Enterprise, please visit:
www.startrekonline.com/season_three
www.startrekonline.com/enterprise