Atari, Inc., and Cryptic Studios, creators of the acclaimed Champions Online, City of Heroes and City of Villains, have announced the highly anticipated Star Trek Online for PC is set to release on February 2nd 2010 in North America and February 5th 2010 across Europe and Australia. This Massively Multi-player Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG) will offer both space and ground gameplay to fans and players.

Taking place in the year 2409, continuing the story of the latest film installment, Star Trek Online boasts extraordinary features and lets fans both new and old experience unparalleled adventures. Players will have the opportunity to become a high ranking Starfleet officer and will participate in missions that will take them into the depths of space, across exotic planets and even inside other starships. Star Trek Online offers a great deal of customisation, where every ship players command can be personalised, from colour to construction. Additionally, anyone can create their own species in Star Trek Online, as well as customize the look of their avatar’s uniform.

"Star Trek Online is poised to become the ultimate Star Trek gaming experience," said Jim Wilson, CEO of Atari, Inc. "Throughout the last four decades, Star Trek has been a mainstay in pop culture, influencing legions of fans through television, film, and more. Star Trek Online opens a whole new chapter and expands upon this incredible universe in 2010."

Star Trek Online was available to play at the London MCM Expo back in October and drew a large audience of eager gamers and Star Trek fans. Electronic Theatre will keep you updated with all the latest details on Star Trek Online.

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