Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown Demo Arrives on Nintendo Switch: First Hands-On Preview

Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown Demo Hits Nintendo Switch for Early Preview Star Trek fans and Nintendo Switch gamers are set to experience a new frontier, as Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown announces the launch of a playable demo on Nintendo’s platform.

Scheduled to go live in early February, this highly anticipated demo offers the first hands-on opportunity to explore the Delta Quadrant aboard the legendary U.S.S.

Voyager, just ahead of the game’s full release on February 18, 2026. Developed with close ties to the iconic television series, Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown immerses players in a roguelite adventure that emphasizes exploration, ship management, and crucial decision-making inspired by Captain Janeway’s renowned leadership.

The game puts players directly in command, challenging them to manage both the Voyager’s resources and its diverse crew as they navigate uncharted space in search of a route back to Earth. A recently released deep dive video highlights the game’s combination of classic Star Trek storytelling with modern roguelite mechanics.

Each journey through the Delta Quadrant allows players to encounter new scenarios, manage unexpected challenges, and reshape the fate of Voyager with every decision made.

As a result, no two playthroughs are the same—ship configurations and crew outcomes vary based on player choices, introducing fresh outcomes and what-if stories with each restart. According to the latest developer statement, the demo aims to provide fans with a comprehensive look into the game’s core systems.

The team emphasized, in clear terms, that the demo grants access to ship management features, resource balancing, and branching narrative paths.

Players will "directly influence both the destiny of their crew and the structure of the U.S.S.

Voyager itself"—offering an individualized journey reflective of each command decision. Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown represents a key addition to the Nintendo Switch and forthcoming Nintendo Switch 2 lineup, further enriching the system’s portfolio of narrative-driven, strategic experiences.

The demo’s early February debut is expected to grow excitement leading up to the official eShop launch this February 2026. To coincide with the announcement, a new gameplay video titled “Exploration Deep Dive” was released, providing an extended look at the in-game decision-making process, exploration mechanics, and visual design bringing the Star Trek universe to life for a new generation of players. As anticipation builds, both Star Trek enthusiasts and strategy game fans are invited to download the Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown demo via the Nintendo eShop and embark on their own unique voyage across the unknown.