F2P Dev Blog: Early Access for F2P
By Stephen D' Angelo, Executive Producer
Stephen announces Early Access for F2P.
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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.
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F2P Dev Blog: Early Access for F2P
By Stephen D' Angelo, Executive Producer
Stephen announces Early Access for F2P.
Read Part 26F2P 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.
Read Part 25F2P 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.
Read Part 24F2P 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.
Read Part 23F2P Dev Blog: Borg Invasion of Defera
By Charles Gray, Staff Content Designer
Charles talks about the new Borg Ground Invasion Event, and the different challenges available during the event.
Read Part 22F2P 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.
Read Part 21F2P Dev Blog: New Pass of Fixes Coming to Tribble
By Stephen D' Angelo, Executive Producer
Stephen talks about upcoming changes to Patrols, and Fleet Crafting, as well as polishing STO for more shine in this Dev Blog.
Read Part 20F2P Dev Blog: New Veteran Rewards
By Stephen D' Angelo, Executive Producer
Stephen unveils the remaining Veteran Rewards, detailing the perks for subscribing to STO for 700, 800, 900, and even 1,000 days in this entry.
Read Part 19F2P Dev Blog: Space Skills Revision
By Al Rivera, Lead Designer
Al introduces us to the new space skills revamp, and tells us what's changing for this integral part of Star Trek Online's Character Advancement.
Read Part 18F2P 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 Klingon Defense Force.
Read Part 17F2P Dev Blog: The Dilithium Exchange
By Stephen D' Angelo, Executive Producer
The Dilithium Exchange is now available for testing on Tribble! Stephen walks us through the ins and outs of this important piece of the new Economy.
Read Part 16F2P 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.
Read Part 15F2P Dev Blog: Crafting
By Stephen D' Angelo, Executive Producer
Stephen tells all about the first update to STO's crafting System on Tribble.
Read Part 14F2P Dev Blog: Character Transfer Opens on Tribble
By Stephen D' Angelo, Executive Producer
Stephen explains to us how to transfer a character from Holodeck to Tribble for testing, and why you may do so only once.
Read Part 13F2P 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.
Read Part 12F2P Dev Blog: The New Economy
By Stephen D' Angelo, Executive Producer
Stephen talks some more about the new economy, and clarifies where the Star Trek Online economy is headed in this update.
Read Part 11F2P Dev Blog: Starships
By Stephen D' Angelo, Executive Producer
Stephen talks all about ships, what our plans for them are, and where you can expect to see new ships being added to the lineup.
Read Part 10F2P Dev Blog: Tribble Test Cycle
By Stephen D' Angelo, Executive Producer
Stephen checks in with an update on the Tribble test server, explains more about the test, and how we're working on addressing your concerns on Tribble.
Read Part 9F2P Dev Blog: Lore Missions
By Christine "Kestrel" Thompson, Writer
Christine tells us all about another great way to not only earn some more Dilithium, but also more of the story of Star Trek Online.
Read Part 8F2P Dev Blog: Dilithium
By Stephen D' Angelo, Executive Producer
Stephen D'Angelo tells all about the new Dilithium currency in Star Trek Online, currently available for testing on Tribble.
Read Part 7F2P Dev Blog: Klingons Unleashed
By Stephen D' Angelo, Executive Producer
Executive Producer, Stephen D'Angelo, talks about the Klingon Empire's impending arrival on the Tribble Test Server, how you can join The Klingon Defense Force, and the rewards for doing so.
Read Part 6F2P Dev Blog: The C-Store Comes to Tribble
By Stephen D' Angelo, Executive Producer
Stephen talks about the upcoming test of the C-Store on Tribble, and how you can participate, in the latest Dev Blog along the Path to F2P.
Read Part 5F2P 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 test server! Check out this latest entry for updates about Tribble and the testing awards program for participants.
Read Part 4F2P 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.
Read Part 3F2P Dev Blog: Finding Your Next Mission
By Stephen D' Angelo, Executive Producer
Star Trek Online's Executive Producer, Stephen D'Angelo, introduces us to the new Mission Journal in this entry on The Path to Free-to-Play Dev Blog series.
Read Part 2F2P Dev Blog: Introduction
By Stephen D' Angelo, Executive Producer
Star Trek Online's Executive Producer, Stephen D'Angelo, welcomes everyone and discusses free-to-play testing in this first installment of The Path to Free-to-Play Dev Blog series.
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