STAR TREK ONLINE: REFRACTIONS LAUNCHES TODAY FOR CONSOLES

Gearbox Publishing and Cryptic Studios release Star Trek Online: Refractions today for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles (currently available on PC). This latest season has players experience the conclusion of the “Terran Gambit” arc where we find Terran Emperor Wesley Crusher has merged with The Other, and now wields its terrifying power. The Federation must find a way to put a stop to the emperor’s reign of terror as he makes a course to Earth, digitizing everything in his path.





The new season of Star Trek Online feature Terran versions of legacy Star Trek characters with voice talent from the original actors reprising their iconic roles. Wil Wheaton returns as Terran Emperor Wesley Crusher, along with Gates McFadden as Terran Dr. Beverly Crusher, and Chase Masterson as Terran Admiral Leeta. In addition to the new episode, Fujiwhara Effect, closing out the “Terran Gambit” arc, the new season will include the following content:

• Brand New Task Force Operation – Bird CageA five-player ground Task Force Operation that will act as a prequel to the episode Fujiwhara Effect. Execute a Mirror Universe prison break with four other captains to free Terran Dr. Beverly Crusher so that she may be able to stop her son from destroying everything and everyone in his path. 
• Two New Patrols - Jupiter Station and Khonshu Khaibit, a ground and space patrol set within the “Terran Gambit” Mirror Universe story arc. 
• Picard Season 2 Themed Lockbox: A Safe GalaxyThe mysterious Tier 6 Worldrazer Temporal Op Juggernaut, as seen in Picard Season 2, along with numerous “Confederacy” and “Watcher” weapons and gear will be part of this brand-new full lockbox.
• 13th Anniversary Event - Running from March 14 – April 13, in addition to the above new content, players can earn a new Tier 6 ship, the V’ger themed Compiler Science Dreadnought, collect Omega Fragments and craft highly desirable Omega Tech upgrades from Q and his much-anticipated Omega Molecule Stabilization Game.

Star Trek Online is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online game that allows players to explore the Star Trek universe from within. Players can forge their own destiny as Captain of a Federation starship, champion the Empire through the far reaches of the galaxy as a Klingon Warrior, rebuild the Romulan legacy as the commander of a Romulan Republic Warbird or carry out daring missions on behalf of the Dominion as a Jem’Hadar soldier. Captains can also explore iconic locations from the Star Trek universe, make contact with new alien species and battle alongside other players in customizable starships. Star Trek Online is currently available on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

To download and play Star Trek Online today for free, visit www.playstartrekonline.com.