Star Trek Online Going Free to Play This Year
Someone here at GDN stated that Star Trek Online would probably go free to play this year, and now it has been confirmed.
Later this year, when Star Trek Online free-to-play launches, anyone can download and play the game for free without purchasing a retail copy or subscription. All players will be able to take advantage of Star Trek Online�s many features for free, from customizing avatars, crews and the very ships they command, to exploring a galaxy filled with intrigue and danger.
Players will also be able to access additional features a la carte through a virtual goods store. Current players can become Gold Members by continuing to subscribe to the game for $14.99 a month. New players can also upgrade to Gold status for a set price of $14.99 per month. The differences between paying Gold Members and free Silver Players can be found at: http://www.startrekonline.com/f2p
Star Trek Online free-to-play allows players to get into the game and engage the Star Trek universe in a number of ways:
The Universe is Your Only Limit - Play as much as you like for as long as you like at no cost. No subscription is required, nor is payment of any kind required.
Episodic Gameplay - Experience new weekly episodes that feature story-based gameplay and put your captain�s ability to command to the ultimate test.
Your Captain, Your Crew, Your Destiny - Become a captain, seek out new life and new civilizations and encounter hostile beings as you advance to maximum level for free.
Familiar Places, New Experiences - Travel to Starfleet Academy, Deep Space Nine, The First City of Qo�noS and many other iconic locations and notable worlds from the beloved Star Trek universe.
Engage and Explore Your Way - A web and in-game virtual goods store provides players the option of purchasing gameplay upgrades or additional premium content as they like, when they like.
To learn more about Star Trek Online free-to-play, visit: http://www.startrekonline.com/f2p
Here�s the features matrix for Silver and Gold members:
Gold Members $14.99 Monthly (or Lifetime) |
Silver Players Free |
|
|---|---|---|
| All Sectors and Missions | Unlimited Access | Unlimited Access |
| PVP Access | Unlimited Access | Unlimited Access |
| Fleet Actions | Unlimited Access | Unlimited Access |
| Events and Dailies | Unlimited Access | Unlimited Access |
| Feature Episode Series | Unlimited Access | Unlimited Access |
| Special Task Forces | Unlimited Access | Unlimited Access |
| Klingon Play | Unlocked at Level 25 | Unlocked at Level 25 |
| Classes (Tactical, Science, Engineer) |
Unlimited Access | Unlimited Access |
| Default Playable Species | Unlimited Access | Unlimited Access |
| Premium Playable Species | Unlockable | Unlockable |
| Join a Fleet (Guild) | Unlimited Access | Unlimited Access |
| Create a Fleet (Guild) | Unlimited Access | Limited |
| Energy Credit Storage Limit | Unlimited | Limited |
| Character Slots [?] | 3 | 2 |
| Additional Bridge Officer Slots | +2 Additional Slots Per Rank Additional Slots Purchasable |
Purchasable |
| Max Free Inventory [?] | 72 | 48 |
| Max Free Bank Inventory [?] | 96 | 48 |
| Costume / Uniform Slots | 3 Free | 3 Free |
| Captain Retrain Token (Respec) | 1 Free Per Rank Vet Rewards Purchasable |
Purchasable |
| Foundry Creator Access | Unlimited | Locked |
| Foundry Project Slots | 8 Starting Slots | Locked |
| Playable Foundry Content | Unlimited Access | Unlimited Access |
| Standard Ships | Available In-game | Available In-game |
| Premium Ships | Purchasable | Purchasable |
| Veteran Rewards [?] | Automatic | Not Available |
| Priority Login | Free | Not Available |
| In-Game Chat [?] | Unlimited Access | Limited |
| In-Game Mail [?] | Unlimited Access | Limited |
| Forums [?] | Unlimited Access | Limited |
| Customer Service | Unlimited | Limited |
| In-Game Vivox Voice Chat | No Advertisements | Ad-supported |
| Monthly Stipend [?] | 400 Promotional Points | Unavailable |
