Preorders Open for Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown as Deluxe Edition, Console Demos, Switch 2 Version And Launch Date Are Revealed
Preorders open today for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2, accompanied by the reveal of the Deluxe Edition, console demos and the confirmed February 18, 2026 release date.
January 13, 2026
Hamburg, Germany - January 13, 2026 - Daedalic Entertainment and developer gameXcite announce that Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown will launch on February 18, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC. With this announcement, the teams also confirm that Nintendo Switch 2 joins PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for a simultaneous release across all platforms.
At the same time, preorders open today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2, accompanied by the reveal of the Deluxe Edition.
In the tradition of Starfleet’s finest, the Deluxe Edition brings captains deeper into the unknown, adding new missions, new recruitable heroes, and powerful technologies drawn from pivotal alien encounters in the Delta Quadrant. This expanded content integrates directly into the campaign, offering fresh tactical options and new narrative possibilities for returning and first-time players alike.
Alongside the start of the preorder of the standard and digital deluxe versions, a free demo is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, incorporating the extensive feedback gathered from the community. The new version features improved UI clarity, enhanced ship-control feedback, refined combat pacing, and additional guidance in key decision-making moments, ensuring new captains can step onto the bridge with confidence. A demo for Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to follow soon as well as the updated version for the Steam PC demo.
In the demo, captains will navigate a sector inspired by the legendary pilot episode “The Caretaker”. The demo includes a guided tutorial and approximately an hour of gameplay, challenging players to keep their starship intact, their crew alive, and their heading true as they begin an epic journey back to the Alpha Quadrant.
The landing page has detailed information on preorder editions, demos and more:
https://www.stvatu.com
As part of today’s announcement, Daedalic Entertainment and gameXcite also release a new video – the Combat Deep Dive – showcasing one of the core systems of Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown and how the team brought Star Trek–authentic decision-making to life on the bridge of the U.S.S. Voyager. In Voyager-style combat, you don’t fly the ship like Tom Paris and you don’t manually fire weapons like Tuvok. You make captain’s calls: directing targets and subsystems, adjusting positioning and energy levels, deciding when to launch torpedoes, and more. These decisions shape authentic, tactical Star Trek combat.
Watch it here: https://youtu.be/7K9_Kn6fvEU
“Following the demo release, we’ve taken lots of valuable player feedback on board. This valuable input allows us to refine core gameplay systems even further, polish localization, and add meaningful details – ensuring the journey through the Delta Quadrant will shine when the game launches in early 2026,” says Daniel Bernard, Game Director at gameXcite.
Jonas Hüsges, COO of Daedalic Entertainment GmbH, shared the following:
“Matching the spirit of Starfleet, we want to bring this adventure to as many of you as possible on day one. The additional time allows us to synchronize all platforms, including the newly added Nintendo Switch 2 version and improve the game on all levels. A unified launch is the right call for a story about a crew that survives by sticking together. We’re excited to give fans the best possible voyage home.”
Also watch the gameplay overview trailer here: https://youtu.be/ghsISiDRzUU
Currently players can take the captain’s chair with the demo of Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Below are the store pages with links to the Standard and Deluxe Editions, as well as the demos:
PlayStation Store:
https://store.playstation.com/concept/10014966
Xbox:
https://www.xbox.com/games/store/star-trek-voyager-across-the-unknown/9pk6xj2b5gzz
Nintendo Switch 2:
Preorder is already available in console stores, the webstores will follow soon; for more information in your browser, visit https://www.stvatu.com.
Steampage:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2643390/Star_Trek_Voyager__Across_the_Unknown/
ABOUT STAR TREK: VOYAGER – ACROSS THE UNKNOWN
Set the U.S.S. Voyager and deep in the unexplored reaches of the Delta Quadrant aboard, Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown invites players to relive—and redefine—the legendary starship’s journey back to earth. The game blends exploration, ship & resource management, roguelite elements, and meaningful choices. Experience crew dynamics and a fresh take on a beloved sci-fi universe — with what-if scenarios that open up new possibilities.
Player decisions shape both the fate of the crew and the configuration of the U.S.S. Voyager itself. With each playthrough, the ship becomes a different version of itself—reengineered and reimagined based on the path taken through the quadrant and the command decisions made along the way.
In Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown, players take command of the U.S.S. Voyager as it traverses 12 vast sectors of the Delta Quadrant. Along the way, they’ll manage systems and crew, engage in diplomacy, navigate difficult moral decisions, and face the unknown. Familiar faces return, but their fates may differ—reshaped by the captain on the bridge.
Download Presskit & Trailer:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1x5DT8np9Rld0mwanJpPULxk5RjQEGte3
Press inquiries, interview requests, and review codes: bernd.berheide@daedalic.de
Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space.
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About Gamexcite
Founded in 2015, gameXcite develops Mobile, PC and Console games based on popular IPs. Based in Hamburg, Germany, gameXcite is a subsidiary of Jumpgate AB (Listed in Stockholm on NGM Nordic SME, ticker GATE).
About Daedalic Entertainment
Daedalic Entertainment is a renowned publisher that has supported indie developers for over 18 years, bringing their titles to every major gaming platform. The lineup of games includes a diverse variety of unique titles, focusing on four distinct areas: storytelling, strategy, co-op games, and wholesome games. With an international team of around 45 employees, Daedalic is currently working with various development studios to create a new lineup of innovative games across consoles and PCs to market. Recent hits include New Cycle, Barotrauma, Unrailed!, Bloodgrounds, Into the Emberlands, Deponia, Shadow Tactics, Inkulinati, Hidden Deep, Fling to the Finish!, and more.Please look out for upcoming games like Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown, The Occultist, Woodo, Barotrauma Home & Harbor Expansion and many more. Since April 2022, Daedalic Entertainment has been a subsidiary of the French publishing house, Nacon. For more, please visit: https://press.daedalic.com. Follow us on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/developer/daedalic