Stellar(is) work
Paradox have announced thatStar Trek: Infiniteis coming out on October 12th. Infinite’s previous trailers already made it look like a “Stellarisin a different version of space” affair - which is by no means an unfavourable comparison - and the latest footage shows off more grand strategy shenanigans. Planet management. Lotsa menus. Expanding factions, sometimes peacefully if you prefer a clear conscience.
Star Trek: Infinite begins decades before The Next Generation, so never mind the TNG-era characters plastered on the game’s official artwork for now. I’m guessing that decades will pass while we build colonies and explore the stars, eventually syncing us up with those wrinkled TNG foreheads we know so well.
That’s an interesting period to explore, but in true grand strategy fashion, you’ll be able to build your own story too. Infinite plonks you in the captain’s chair and asks you to lead one of the universe’s four major factions: The Klingon Empire, United Federation Of Planets, Romulan Star Empire, or Cardassian Union. Each faction has its own traits for interstellar expansion and unique quests.
Should you want a taste ofStar Trekgrand strategy right this second, mods have you covered. The New Horizons mod already painted Stellaris over with a Star Trek-coloured coat of paint andwe called the effort “pretty special.”There are probably several other Trek-related mods floating around the internet’s void as well.
Star Trek: Infinite releaseson Steamon October 12th. I’m sad to say that the cool Klingon VO pack is locked as a pre-order bonus, though.
