Star Trek Officially Returns October 20 In Outposts Unknown

Published Sep 6, 2026, 1:30 AM EDT Ben Brosofsky has been writing for Screen Rant since 2022 and editing since 2024. He graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor's in Cinema & Media Arts. Writing serves as a much-needed distraction from tackling a backlog of Steam games that will never be surmounted. Sign in to your ScreenRant account Star Trek is having a busy year in celebration of its 60th anniversary, but one of the most exciting projects isn't landing in time for the actual anniversary date. While there will still be plenty to do on September 8th, ranging from virtual anniversary celebrations to theatrical screenings, the fun isn't just for this month. For Star Trek fans interested in interactive experiences, a new game is landing in October. In true Star Trek fashion, tie-in games have often explored genres beyond typical action-adventures, and the next foray into the medium will take the franchise in a fresh strategic direction. Star Trek: Outposts Unknown is set to launch on October 20, 2026, as recently revealed on the game's official Steam page. Unfortunately for console gamers, Outposts Unknown will only be coming to PC and Mac, but its strategic nature seems like a better fit for a mouse and keyboard regardless. Outposts Unknown focuses on building and managing outposts in "strange new worlds," forcing players to manage resources carefully to build prosperous settlements. It's not just an intellectual exercise, though, as it also promises a new Star Trek story that will be contemporaneous to the 23rd century setting of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. The crew will be up against a "mysterious cosmic force," which sounds like a more complex problem than the typical city-builder threats of natural disaster or financial crisis. Star Trek: Outposts Unknown has a neat premise, and developer Magic Fuel Games has previous experience in the simulation genre. The studio's Apple Arcade game Cityscapes: Sim Builder shares a lot of common ground, and its focus on sustainability sets a precedent for incorporating Star Trek's thoughtful, progressive ideals. Outposts Unknown is definitely a bigger venture, though, so hopefully Magic Fuel Games will be able to step up to the challenge. While a demo for the game isn't currently available, one was accessible earlier this year, so those curious about its potential can trawl old Steam discussions for opinions about the game's state at the time. As someone who grew up on tycoon games, Star Trek: Outposts Unknown certainly has my attention, and it looks like it could hit a similar balance of accessibility and depth that defined a lot of the casual management titles of yesteryear. With a dose of Star Trek charm to liven things up, Star Trek: Outposts Unknown certainly has all the ingredients necessary to provide a memorable sci-fi experience. Created by Gene Roddenberry First Film Star Trek: The Motion Picture First TV Show Star Trek: The Original Series First Episode Air Date September 8, 1966 Cast William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Deforest Kelley, James Doohan, Walter Koenig, Jonathan Frakes, Patrick Stewart, Michael Dorn, Marina Sirtis, Gates McFadden, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, Wil Wheaton, Avery Brooks, Nana Visitor, Rene Auberjonois, Alexander Siddig, Cirroc Lofton, Armin Shimerman, Colm Meaney, Terry Farrell, Kate Mulgrew, Robert Beltran, Roxann Dawson, Jeri Ryan, Robert Duncan McNeill, Robert Picardo, Ethan Phillips, Garrett Wang, Jolene Blalock, Connor Trinneer, Dominic Keating, Scott Bakula, Linda Park, John Billingsley, Anthony Montgomery, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, John Cho, Chris Hemsworth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Anton Yelchin, Idris Elba, Sonequa Martin-Green, Mary Wiseman, Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Wilson Cruz, Oyin Oladejo, Emily Coutts, Jess Bush, Christina Chong, Anson Mount, Ethan Peck, Rebecca Romijn, Michelle Yeoh TV Show(s) Star Trek: The Original Series, Star Trek: The Animated Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Enterprise, Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Short Treks, Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek Lower Decks, Star Trek: Prodigy, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Star Trek is one of pop culture's biggest multimedia franchises, spanning multiple movies, TV shows, books, comics, video games, and various other media. The franchise was created by Gene Roddenberry and started with the 1960s TV series starring William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Over the decades, several equally popular series have come out since as Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Discovery.