It probably won't be a surprise to many here as the DECA transition has been a hot topic lately with the last story update being postponed, but there's a new round of people leaving STO/Cryptic:

• Gianna Rockwell (STO Environment Artist) "Unfortunately at the end of the month, I will be part of the layoffs at Cryptic along with many of my other amazingly talented coworkers"
• Mauricio Tejerina (STO Senior Artist) "I will be leaving Cryptic Studios at the end of this month"
• Mike Fatum aka Kael (STO Senior Community Manager) "Like many folks posting today, I now officially know my last date with Cryptic Studios"

There are likely more, but that's the only ones I found so far. This is on top of Cryptic CEO Phil Frazier and STO Executive Producer Jarrod Fisher (and more like QA Tester Christian Griffith) leaving last Summer.

https://www.playstartrekonline.com/en/news/article/11571272

By Fero September 10, 2024, 08:00 AM

Greetings, Captains!

We’re hailing you today to share some developments regarding Star Trek Online. The training process that began several months ago is very close to completion and we’re excited to see what our new colleagues at DECA Games have in store for STO. That said, it has not been without its speed bumps, and we’ve therefore made the decision to focus our efforts on making a truly special Anniversary episode for early next year, instead of creating a new episode to release this fall. That Anniversary episode is already under way, and has a guest actor that we think you’ll be thrilled to see!

The other good news is that while the next episode is coming early next year, there will be new content heading your way before then. Tomorrow, we’ll be announcing our newest Event, where we will be adding new activities! You’ll be able to participate in a new TFO and two new Patrols, and work your way towards earning a new T6 Starship!

What’s more, the DECA Games team are working closely with Cryptic’s team, and we’re excited to finish the story arc that we began with Unraveled. We’re also in the process of planning and pitching our next multi-year story arcs - which has been well-received.

We understand it might be disappointing not to have a new episode coming this month, but we hope you understand that we would rather give you the best content possible than rush something out the door. We are committed to producing content of the highest quality possible as we carry the Star Trek Online torch forward, so you, the players, have many more years of quality content to enjoy. The future is bright for the Final Frontier!

Been wanting this Typhoon for a good while now

The new event ship

https://www.playstartrekonline.com/en/news/article/11571839?fbclid=IwY2xjawF7Y3xleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYLLBQFGEqWoNoP0_OGl69hZI6rdG85CLxYtf4e-iPJ6pkfB_5q4duGG_w_aem_ykh7ywraYo91uIaw1ggHXg

We are getting a Melee weapon and a pet as a reward this year.

The Halloween 2024 featured event will run on all platforms from October 17th at 8am PT until November 7th at 12pm PT.

https://bsky.app/profile/thomasthecat.bsky.social/post/3lcnx6e4rlk2m

THE ARK ROYAL IS REEEAAAAAAAL