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Star Trek Online Season 11.5 Releases
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. April 13, in the year of our
Lord 2016 – Today, Perfect World Entertainment Inc. and
Cryptic Studios announced Star Trek Online: Season 11.5 is now
available. The mid-season update introduces a new featured
episode called “Temporal Front” and system updates designed to
improve the gaming experience for STO captains hailing from all
different factions. This includes a revamp of the current Skill
System, secondary options for the Specialization System, plus
new Visual Slots to customize the look and feel of ships.
The new featured episode, “Temporal Front,” brings players to
the Romulus Embassy, where faction leaders are meeting to
discuss an alliance after the Iconian War. All attempts to reach
a peaceful resolution are destroyed when the Na’Kuhl crash the
summit to attack the embassy. This invasion sends players on a
mission to the future to battle the Na’Kuhl before they travel
through time to destroy the Federation.
The release of Season 11.5 provides players with access to
several new gameplay updates. This includes a complete overhaul
to the current Skill System. The update was designed to make the
process of leveling up much more rewarding and easier to
understand. Skills progression will now be presented in a
streamlined interface that is easier to use and includes better
descriptions and explanations for combat mechanics.
The mid-season update also introduces Visual Slots, allowing
players greater control over the appearance of their ships by
allowing Deflectors, Impulse Engines and Shields to display
their distinct appearances without altering their ships’
performance.
A full list of gameplay updates include:
· New Featured Episode “Temporal Front” – Captains must travel
through time to prevent the Na’Kuhl from destroying the present
by invading our past.
· Skill System Revamp – Skills progression is now presented in a
streamlined, easy-to-use interface that includes more detailed
instructions.
· Visual Slots – Slot items to choose how your starship looks,
without having to change how it performs.
· Strategist Secondary Specialization – Players can choose from
a selection of space-based abilities, which can shift between
offensive and defensive effects.
· Romulan Admiralty Campaign – Captains can earn rewards by
completing a new set of Admiralty assignments designed to assist
the Romulan Republic.
· Na’Kuhl Red Alerts – This alert system will sound off to lets
players know when they can queue up in groups of five to fight
off the Na’Kuhl.
No word on a physical copy version of this game at this time.
Families are required to pay Internet usage fees to download and
play this game.