The Star Trek alums like Mary Chieffo to reprise their roles in-game. The popular MMO receives frequent updates that add new storylines, ships, and characters, but the addition of Wil Wheaton is arguably one of the biggest additions to come to the game yet.
The long-running Star Trek series has seen many iterations over the years, with Wil Wheaton being best known for his role of Wesley Crusher in the show Star Trek: The Next Generation. Star Trek Online is an MMO that's designed to allow players to live out their own Star Trek storylines, encouraging exploration of the iconic universe. Players can design their own character and play as a Federation captain, Klingon Warrior, Romulan Warbird, or Jem’Hadar soldier. Star Trek Online also features customizable ships which players can use in massively-multiplayer battles or to explore new worlds. The game's latest storyline involves the Star Trek Mirror Universe, where Mirror versions of well-known characters have taken on different roles.
A new press release has announced the latest update for the game, Star Trek Online: Ascension, which will feature Wil Wheaton reprising his role as Wesley Crusher. Wheaton's character can be seen in a new trailer for the update from the Star Trek Online YouTube channel. The plot of the new STO episode, entitled "Eye of the Storm," centers on the Mirror Universe's struggles to stop the Terran Emperor from gaining control of The Other, an entity of great power, with the Emperor revealed to be an evil Mirror version of Crusher. The Ascension update will also add a "new 5-player ground TFO" which is called "Storm Chasers" and an Elite Officer Upgrade System. The update is set to release for PC on September 13 and will arrive on consoles at a later date.
Wil Wheaton's Star Trek Online Return Is Great News For Fans
It's likely that for many players, Star Trek Online is not their first foray into the Star Trek universe - many are probably fans of past Star Trek shows and their actors as well. Wheaton's character Wesley Crusher is one of the most famous characters to come out of Star Trek: The Next Generation, and many people are likely fans of Wheaton's other work like the web series TableTop and his involvement with various Dungeons & Dragons events. Wheaton's presence will be a welcome addition to the Star Trek Online universe, and many long-time fans will no doubt find it interesting to see him play an evil version of his character.
Like any television character, Wesley Crusher wasn't necessarily every Star Trek: The Next Generation fan's cup of tea, but both the character and actor maintain a dedicated fan base. This update is the latest example of Star Trek Online bringing known characters into its world to create new stories, and it is a great way for players to enjoy their favorites in a new way. This Star Trek Online update will showcase a completely different version of Wheaton's character that's bound to please many fans when it releases later this month.
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