Follow us as we set course and engage at maximum warp to reach Star Trek Online's free-to-play launch. On this page, you'll find recurring updates and up-close looks at the new and revamped features coming your way in January 2012!
From the Duty Officer System to the continuation of the Borg Invasion saga, as well as episodic gameplay and UI enhancements, our Dev Blog entries will keep you in the know about all the exciting developments happening on the road to free-to-play.
To learn more about the upcoming Star Trek Online free-to-play launch, follow the Quick Links on this page.
FREE-TO-PLAY DEV Blog ENTRIES |
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![]() F2P Dev Blog: Early Access for F2P By Stephen D'Angelo, Executive Producer Stephen announces Early Access for F2P. |
![]() F2P Dev Blog: Levels and Graphics Updates on Tribble By Stephen D'Angelo, Executive Producer Stephen explains the updates to levels and graphics that are now on Tribble. |
![]() F2P Dev Blog: Ground Skill Revamp on Tribble By Al Rivera, Lead Designer Al explains the Ground Skill Revamp that is now available for testing on Tribble. |
![]() F2P Dev Blog: Short Term Roadmap By Stephen D'Angelo, Executive Producer Stephen looks to the future and shares some of what's coming after Free-to-play for Star Trek Online. |
![]() F2P Dev Blog: Borg Invasion of Defera By Charles Gray, Staff Content Designer Charles talks about the new Borg Ground Invasion Event, and the different challenges available during the event. |
![]() F2P Dev Blog: Announcements By Stephen D'Angelo, Executive Producer Stephen talks about changes coming the month before F2P, and an early start for Gold Member Stipends. |
![]() F2P Dev Blog: New Pass of Fixes Coming to Tribble By Stephen D'Angelo, Executive Producer Stephen talks about upcoming changes to Patrols, and Fleet Crafting, as well as polishing STO for more shine in this Dev Blog. |
![]() F2P Dev Blog: New Veteran Rewards By Stephen D'Angelo, Executive Producer Stephen unveils the remaining Veteran Rewards, detailing the perks for subscribing to STO for 700, 800, 900, and even 1,000 days in this entry. |
![]() F2P Dev Blog: Space Skills Revision By Al Rivera, Lead Designer Al introduces us to the new space skills revamp, and tells us what's changing for this integral part of Star Trek Online's Character Advancement. |
![]() F2P Dev Blog: Tribble Transfers and Awards By Stephen D'Angelo, Executive Producer We up the limit on character transfers to our test server, Tribble, and put out a call to arms for the Klingon Defense Force. |
![]() F2P Dev Blog: The Dilithium Exchange By Stephen D'Angelo, Executive Producer The Dilithium Exchange is now available for testing on Tribble! Stephen walks us through the ins and outs of this important piece of the new Economy. |
![]() F2P Dev Blog: Borg Strategic Task Forces By Stephen D'Angelo, Executive Producer Stephen discusses the changes made to Star Trek Online's Strategic Task Forces in this update. |
![]() F2P Dev Blog: Crafting By Stephen D'Angelo, Executive Producer Stephen tells all about the first update to STO's crafting System on Tribble. |
![]() F2P Dev Blog: Character Transfer Opens on Tribble By Stephen D'Angelo, Executive Producer Stephen explains to us how to transfer a character from Holodeck to Tribble for testing, and why you may do so only once. |
![]() F2P Dev Blog: Events Calendar By Stephen D'Angelo, Executive Producer Stephen explains Star Trek Online's new events system in this update on the Path to F2P. |
![]() F2P Dev Blog: The New Economy By Stephen D'Angelo, Executive Producer Stephen talks some more about the new economy, and clarifies where the Star Trek Online economy is headed in this update |
![]() F2P Dev Blog: Starships By Stephen D'Angelo, Executive Producer Stephen talks all about ships, what our plans for them are, and where you can expect to see new ships being added to the lineup. |
![]() F2P Dev Blog: Tribble Test Cycle By Stephen D'Angelo, Executive Producer Stephen checks in with an update on the Tribble test server, explains more about the test, and how we're working on addressing your concerns on Tribble. |
F2P Dev Blog: Lore Missions By Christine "Kestrel" Thompson, Writer Christine tells us all about another great way to not only earn some more Dilithium, but also more of the story of Star Trek Online. |
![]() F2P Dev Blog: Dilithium By Stephen D'Angelo, Executive Producer Stephen D'Angelo tells all about the new Dilithium currency in Star Trek Online, currently available for testing on Tribble. |
F2P Dev Blog: Klingons Unleashed By Stephen D'Angelo, Executive Producer Executive Producer, Stephen D'Angelo, talks about the Klingon Empire's impending arrival on the Tribble Test Server, how you can join The Klingon Defense Force, and the rewards for doing so. |
F2P Dev Blog: The C-Store Comes to Tribble By Stephen D'Angelo, Executive Producer Stephen talks about the upcoming test of the C-Store on Tribble, and how you can participate, in the latest Dev Blog along the Path to F2P. |
F2P Dev Blog: Excitement Multiplies on Tribble By Stephen D'Angelo, Executive Producer Free-to-play testing is off to a great start on the Tribble test server! Check out this latest entry for updates about Tribble and the testing awards program for participants. |
![]() F2P Dev Blog: Below Decks (DOff System) By Geoff “Heretic” Tuffli, Sr. Systems Designer This entry presents a detailed look at an exciting new feature for free-to-play: the Duty Officer System. |
F2P Dev Blog: Finding Your Next Mission By Stephen D'Angelo, Executive Producer Star Trek Online's Executive Producer, Stephen D'Angelo, introduces us to the new Mission Journal in this entry on The Path to Free-to-Play Dev Blog series. |
F2P Dev Blog: Introduction By Stephen D'Angelo, Executive Producer Star Trek Online's Executive Producer, Stephen D'Angelo, welcomes everyone and discusses free-to-play testing in this first installment of The Path to Free-to-Play Dev Blog series. |
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