NAMCO Bandi Games has revealed the new release date for Star Trek The Video Game, as well as some of the pre-order goodies gamers can look forward to, assuming the buy early. Originally slated for a 2012 release, Star Trek The Video Game will now be released on April 26, 2013.
Star Trek fans and gamers will be able to place their order soon, as Star Trek The Video Game's preorder program will kick-off in the coming weeks. Star Trek will be available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC at retailers and via digital download for PC and PlayStation 3.
All pre-orders for the game will include access to the "Elite Officer Pack," which features exclusive items and unique uniforms for legendary characters Kirk and Spock, who are the two main characters in a completely new story created especially for Star Trek The Video Game, written by BAFTA award winner Marianne Krawczyk.
Elite Officer Pack will include:
- Stealth Pack – Kirk and Spock stealth uniforms, plus Starfleet Type IV Stealth Sniper Rifle and extra ammo
- Brawler Pack – Kirk leather jacket costume and Spock Vulcan Science Academy costume
- Kelvin Pack – Kirk and Spock U.S.S. Kelvin uniforms, plus U.S.S. Kelvin Hand Phaser
- Academy Pack – Kirk Academy Uniform, Spock Officer Dress Uniform, plus Academy Phaser
- Kobayashi Maru Pack – Kirk and Spock Kobayashi Maru uniforms
About Star Trek The Video Game
For the first time ever, game players will get to play as two of the greatest science-fiction heroes ever -- Kirk and Spock – in the award-winning STAR TREK, a completely original co-op experience that expands the Star Trek universe even further. Set in the 23rd Century world of the massively popular Star Trek reboot, this cover-based shooter immerses players in a rich, original story and action-packed combat.
Release Date: April 26, 2013
Publisher: NAMCO Bandai Games
ESRB Rating: Pending
Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PC