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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.
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 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 changes to Patrols, and Fleet Crafting, as well as polishing STO in this Dev Blog.
F2P Dev Blog: New Veteran Rewards
By Stephen D' Angelo, Executive Producer
Stephen unveils the Veteran Rewards, detailing the perks for subscribing to STO for up to 1,000 days.
F2P Dev Blog: Space Skills Revision
By Al Rivera, Lead Designer
Al reveals the space skills revamp, and what's changing for STO'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 KDF.
F2P Dev Blog: The Dilithium Exchange
By Stephen D' Angelo, Executive Producer
The Dilithium Exchange is available for testing on Tribble! Stephen walks us through this 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 how to transfer a character from Holodeck to Tribble for testing.
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 about the new economy, and clarifies where the it's headed in this update.
F2P Dev Blog: Starships
By Stephen D' Angelo, Executive Producer
Stephen talks about ships, and where you can expect new to be added to the lineup.
F2P Dev Blog: Tribble Test Cycle
By Stephen D' Angelo, Executive Producer
Stephen updates us about the Tribble test server, and how we're working on addressing your concerns.
F2P Dev Blog: Lore Missions
By Christine "Kestrel" Thompson, Writer
Christine tells us all about how to earn more Dilithium, and more of the story of Star Trek Online.
F2P Dev Blog: Dilithium
By Stephen D' Angelo, Executive Producer
Stephen tells all about the new Dilithium currency in STO.
F2P Dev Blog: Klingons Unleashed
By Stephen D' Angelo, Executive Producer
Stephen talks about the Klingon Empire's arrival on Tribble, & how you can join The KDF.
F2P Dev Blog: The C-Store Comes to Tribble
By Stephen D' Angelo, Executive Producer
Stephen talks about the test of the C-Store on Tribble, and how you can participate.
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!
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
Stephen introduces us to the new Mission Journal.
F2P Dev Blog: Introduction
By Stephen D' Angelo, Executive Producer
Stephen welcomes everyone and discusses Free-to-Play testing.
