Daedalic Entertainment and Gamexcite have officially announced the release date for their upcoming survival strategy title, Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown.
The game will make its debut on the Nintendo Switch 2 on February 18, marking a milestone for fans of both the Star Trek franchise and in-depth strategy experiences.
Drawing on the legacy of one of pop culture’s most enduring sci-fi series, Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown delivers a narrative-driven journey that places players directly in command of the famed U.S.S.
Voyager and its crew. Building upon the acclaimed Star Trek legacy, this title challenges players to take charge of Voyager’s fortunes as they traverse the treacherous Delta Quadrant.
The gameplay centers around key decisions that impact not only the survival of the ship and its crew but also the shape and outcome of their journey home.
Players will be tasked with overseeing crew morale and resource allocation, as well as making strategic upgrades to ship systems and facilities. In a statement accompanying the announcement, the development team emphasized the interactive storytelling at the heart of the game: Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown empowers players to explore alternative scenarios, such as, "What if Captain Janeway chose a different path, or if the crew leaned into Borg technology to enhance their survival odds?" The title’s dynamic narrative allows for myriad possibilities—players can opt for diplomacy or military tactics, pursue advanced research, or embrace risky technologies with consequences that shape each playthrough.
The roguelike elements ensure that every session presents new challenges, with even prominent characters potentially facing unexpected outcomes. Ship management is another core pillar of the experience.
In the aftermath of a catastrophic event that strands the Voyager in the Delta Quadrant, players must restore critical systems, reconstruct ship facilities, and make pivotal choices on upgrades and research trajectories.
The game encourages both strategic planning and adaptability, letting players decide which resources to prioritize and how to bolster crew effectiveness through specialized research—including controversial options like Borg technology, which can dramatically alter the ship’s capabilities but also introduce unique risks. Exploration plays a major role as players scan star systems for valuable resources, investigate celestial phenomena, and encounter opportunities or dangers.
The Delta Quadrant promises both reward and peril, challenging captains to carefully chart courses and weigh the risks of each decision.
Away missions and ship-to-ship combat further deepen the gameplay experience.
Selecting crews for planetary expeditions requires an understanding of their unique skills, while real-time decision-making in ship combat leverages crew abilities to gain tactical advantages during battles. Key features highlighted by Daedalic Entertainment and Gamexcite include: - Deep "What If?" narrative scenarios that let players reimagine events from Voyager’s journey - Comprehensive ship management, from repairing the ship’s core systems to optimizing crew quarters and research labs - Dynamic exploration across the Delta Quadrant, filled with opportunities for resource gathering and story development - Engaging ship combat and customizable away missions demanding strategic thinking with each encounter Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown is positioned to be a standout addition to the Nintendo Switch 2 library, appealing to both fans of the franchise and strategy game enthusiasts.
It will be available through the Nintendo eShop starting February 18, 2025.
The game will make its debut on the Nintendo Switch 2 on February 18, marking a milestone for fans of both the Star Trek franchise and in-depth strategy experiences.
Drawing on the legacy of one of pop culture’s most enduring sci-fi series, Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown delivers a narrative-driven journey that places players directly in command of the famed U.S.S.
Voyager and its crew. Building upon the acclaimed Star Trek legacy, this title challenges players to take charge of Voyager’s fortunes as they traverse the treacherous Delta Quadrant.
The gameplay centers around key decisions that impact not only the survival of the ship and its crew but also the shape and outcome of their journey home.
Players will be tasked with overseeing crew morale and resource allocation, as well as making strategic upgrades to ship systems and facilities. In a statement accompanying the announcement, the development team emphasized the interactive storytelling at the heart of the game: Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown empowers players to explore alternative scenarios, such as, "What if Captain Janeway chose a different path, or if the crew leaned into Borg technology to enhance their survival odds?" The title’s dynamic narrative allows for myriad possibilities—players can opt for diplomacy or military tactics, pursue advanced research, or embrace risky technologies with consequences that shape each playthrough.
The roguelike elements ensure that every session presents new challenges, with even prominent characters potentially facing unexpected outcomes. Ship management is another core pillar of the experience.
In the aftermath of a catastrophic event that strands the Voyager in the Delta Quadrant, players must restore critical systems, reconstruct ship facilities, and make pivotal choices on upgrades and research trajectories.
The game encourages both strategic planning and adaptability, letting players decide which resources to prioritize and how to bolster crew effectiveness through specialized research—including controversial options like Borg technology, which can dramatically alter the ship’s capabilities but also introduce unique risks. Exploration plays a major role as players scan star systems for valuable resources, investigate celestial phenomena, and encounter opportunities or dangers.
The Delta Quadrant promises both reward and peril, challenging captains to carefully chart courses and weigh the risks of each decision.
Away missions and ship-to-ship combat further deepen the gameplay experience.
Selecting crews for planetary expeditions requires an understanding of their unique skills, while real-time decision-making in ship combat leverages crew abilities to gain tactical advantages during battles. Key features highlighted by Daedalic Entertainment and Gamexcite include: - Deep "What If?" narrative scenarios that let players reimagine events from Voyager’s journey - Comprehensive ship management, from repairing the ship’s core systems to optimizing crew quarters and research labs - Dynamic exploration across the Delta Quadrant, filled with opportunities for resource gathering and story development - Engaging ship combat and customizable away missions demanding strategic thinking with each encounter Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown is positioned to be a standout addition to the Nintendo Switch 2 library, appealing to both fans of the franchise and strategy game enthusiasts.
It will be available through the Nintendo eShop starting February 18, 2025.
