Star Trek
The Star Trek universe is getting a little dark, with the announcement of the horror title Star Trek: Shadow Frontier
It is time to mark down a title I never thought we would see in the IP, but here we go with Star Trek: Shadow Frontier. Not that I thought this was based on anything before now, but more that we are getting a true horror title in the universe and from Bloober Team, along with Paramount Games. An IP that's always been known to stay closer to the positive and happier side of exploration is now heading into something that seems truly dark out there. Not that any of the episodes, films, or other forms that Star Trek has taken didn't introduce things that could be horrifying, I'm looking at you Borg, they generally tried to stay away from the true horrors of it all. That all said, let's have a look at this new genre that the IP will boldly be going into.
Now that we have that out of the way for Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, let's see what exactly the game is going to be. It's set to be a story-driven 3rd person action horror, for starters. One where we play as Ro Laren, who has crashed on a distant planet. A planet that also seems to have a being that can get into Ro's head, while Ro also needs to navigate the new environment that they find themselves in. Just as many horror titles like it, there will be puzzles, actions to take, and horrible creatures that feel as if they were pulled right from the mind of Ro that we'll have to deal with. This is a Star Trek game, so that does mean that we'll have some of the gear and tools that we would expect, even if it might be limited due to the crash. All of it looks like it could have been pulled from a different Sci-Fi IP, but still feels oddly right to have in this universe. Not everything that we explore out there will be friendly, and this one is going to let us know it instead of assuming most alien lifeforms can be talked with or brought into some kind of agreement.
Star Trek: Shadow Frontier — Announcement
EXPLORE - A TREK INTO THE UNKNOWN
Star Trek: Shadow Frontier is a mature, story-driven, 3rd person action-adventure set in the expansive Star Trek universe. After crashing onto a distant planet overtaken by a strange consciousness, Ro Laren must survive in an environment that is as breathtaking as it is lethal.
In true Star Trek fashion, Ro’s mission is driven by duty and purpose. But here, discovery comes at a terrible cost. The more she uncovers, the deeper she is pulled into a corrupted labyrinth where her memories twist, and the planet threatens to sever her connection to reality.
Only by solving the mysteries of this strange world can Ro hope to make peace with the demons of her past, boldly going into the heart of darkness like never before.
INVESTIGATE - THE LETHAL PLANET
A planet-wide entity has overtaken the landscape… and weaponizes it. Creatures spawned within this environment patrol the lands and strike without warning, forcing Ro into desperate fights and narrow escapes.
Each encounter will test your resolve as much as your skill. You’ll need to stay alert, pay attention to your surroundings, and choose whether to engage in combat or outmaneuver your enemies.
SURVIVE - FEAR TAKES ON MANY FORMS
The hostile ecosystem poses a constant threat to Ro’s existence. It seeks to absorb Ro’s consciousness, burrowing deep into her mind and plaguing her with haunting visions.
Environmental hazards and obstacles lurk around every corner. Exploration is both your only path to salvation and your potential undoing.
Make full use of iconic Star Trek technology to gain an advantage: use your Tricorder to scan and analyze items and rely on your trusty Phaser to solve puzzles and fend off enemies.
STAR TREK LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE
Star Trek: Shadow Frontier charts a bold new course for Star Trek: a mature, psychological action-adventure that honors the franchise’s core values of curiosity and courage. Venture with Ro Laren beyond the edge of charted space… and beyond the limits of sanity.
Balanced and varied gameplay blends exploration, puzzles, combat, and cinematic set-pieces into a gripping, story-driven adventure that rewards patience, observation, and smart decision-making.
Explore. Investigate. Survive.
Did you ever expect to see a horror title set in the Star Trek universe? Does it make sense to give us a solid psychological horror with a bit of action added in? Will this lifeform be something like the Q beings out there? How dark do you think the story will go, given the usual lighter tone that the IP has in general? Let's hear all of those thoughts down in the comment section so we can discuss them all. It goes without saying that we're all interested in seeing where Star Trek: Shadow Frontier goes with all of this. We'll all be watching for more to share with you about the game, and hopefully soon. So, you might want to keep on watching the site and all of our socials to see when we have something new to share. With such a twist into a new genre for the IP, this is either going to open up a whole new world, or show us all why we should stick to the specific setting that was set up so very long ago.
