The best and brightest in the gaming industry have been out in force in Cologne, Germany, this week for Gamescom. The annual celebration of all things gaming has been packed with huge reveals. Amongst those surprises were a brand new Star Trek game celebrating the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: Voyager.
Hailing from developer gameXcite, Across the Unknown is set to be published by Daedalic Entertainment and challenges players to take control of the U.S.S. Voyager as it continues its journey across the Delta Quadrant. Described as a story-driven survival strategy game in which the fate of the iconic starship is in your hands. Take the helm, manage the ship and resources, and make difficult decisions. Will you be able to bring home the ship and its crew?
Watch the announcement trailer in the player below:
Did you ever wonder what would have happened had Captain Janeway decided differently? If an important crew member had followed a different path? Or what the outcome would have been had the crew of the U.S.S. Voyager embraced Borg technology to increase their chances of survival?
Wonder no more: Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown allows players to take control and shape the journey of the U.S.S. Voyager as they want. Take a risky approach or play it safe. Be diplomatic or let phasers do the talking. Research technologies that were shunned by the crew. But: Be prepared to deal with the consequences of your actions! The game features rogue-like elements, so in each run you will encounter different situations and even iconic characters might meet an early end if you don’t react accordingly.
Game features include:
- ”What if?” scenario and storytelling:The ultimate platform to play out your course of action during the iconic journey of the U.S.S. Voyager.
- Complex ship management:Repair, construct, and maintain an efficient and habitable ship to ensure systems and crew operate effectively.
- Exploration and decision making:The Delta Quadrant is a fascinating yet perilous place that awaits exploration and demands decisive action.
- Combat and away missions:Use the talents of your crew smartly to minimize risk during away missions as well as strike boldly during ship combat encounters.
Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown doesn’t have a release date as yet, the game is slated to release for Windows PC, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and PS5.
