Atari and Cryptic Studios announced the availability of Season Three: Genesis , the latest content update for the Star Trek Online universe. Additionally, Intel, Alienware, Cryptic and Atari are sponsoring Design the Next Enterprise, a special contest where one winner will add an unforgettable entry to Star Trek ‘s iconic Starfleet.
Season Three: Genesis is Cryptic Studios’ latest major content update to Star Trek Online . This new update features a host of upgrades, progressive changes and new features to the game. Key features include:
- The Foundry Beta (v 0.3) – Cryptic’s player-created content system is now in public beta. The Foundry gives players the chance to design their own missions in Star Trek Online . Players may share creations with friends, and Cryptic’s proprietary content rating system ensures only the best missions are promoted.
- Episode Replay – In Genesis, every previously enjoyed mission may now be replayed. Some even feature brand new rewards.
- Borg Technology In Ships – Integrate Borg technology into existing starships! New Borg loot from Special Task Force missions greatly augment a ship’s usefulness as well as its appearance.
- New Sector Space – Cryptic has revamped Sector Space to give it a more realistic look and feel!
In addition to Season Three: Genesis , Cryptic and Atari are working with Intel to host a “Design the Next Enterprise” contest, turning over design of a future version of the Galaxy’s most famous starship to fans of Star Trek. Entrants can currently visit the Design Hangar and submit their version of a futureEnterprise online. The best design will be selected and converted into a playable ship within Star Trek Online .
The grand prize package includes:
- An Alienware M11x Laptop with custom Star Trek Online paintjob.
- Collector’s Edition copy of Star Trek Online .
- A Lifetime Subscription to Star Trek Online .
- A 3-D model of the winning ship.
- Inclusion of the winning ship in Star Trek Online .
Runners-up will receive prizes. The Design the Next Enterprise contest ends January 15, 2011.
For eligibility and official rules, or to learn more about the Design the Next Enterprise contest and to submit your own starship, please visit: http://www.startrekonline.com/Enterprise
Taking place in the year 2409, Star Trek Online boasts extraordinary features and lets fans both new and old experience unparalleled adventures. Players have the opportunity to become high-ranking Starfleet officers and participate in missions that take them into the depths of space, across exotic planets and inside other starships. Star Trek Online offers total customization, from a player’s avatar to the ship he captains.