Bloober Team and Paramount Games Studio have officially announced Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a story-driven psychological thriller coming soon to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam in 2027.
Reportedly, the game takes players on a journey with former Lieutenant Ro Laren, voiced by Michelle Forbes. Ro must survive on a mysterious, uncharted planet while trying to rescue an old friend and embarking on a perilous journey of self-discovery.
A Collaboration Between Paramount Games Studio and Bloober Team
Paramount Games Studio has partnered with Bloober Team to develop Star Trek: Shadow Frontier. Shawn Kittelsen, Senior Vice President and Head of Creative and Production at Paramount Games Studio, said that Bloober Team was chosen for its ability to create immersive and atmospheric experiences.
According to Kittelsen, Star Trek: Shadow Frontier needs a studio capable of honoring the Star Trek legacy while taking it in a new direction. He also expressed his confidence that Bloober Team can deliver a game worthy of the Star Trek name, while offering something bold and fresh to the franchise.
Bloober Team CEO Piotr Babieno also noted that his team had been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to showcase this project. As a science fiction fan, Babieno said that Star Trek holds a special place in Bloober Team’s heart.
By combining a love for Star Trek with Bloober Team’s expertise in horror, the studio aims to deliver a new adventure set in a familiar universe, but with the dark psychological thriller elements that have become their hallmark.
Star Trek: Shadow Frontier
Star Trek: Shadow Frontier is a polished, story-driven third-person action-adventure game. The game puts players in the role of Ro Laren, a former lieutenant who finds herself stranded after her ship crashes on a distant planet controlled by a mysterious consciousness.
The planet is depicted as beautiful, but also deadly. On his mission, Ro is driven by a sense of responsibility and purpose, in true Star Trek fashion. However, the process of exploration on this planet comes with significant consequences.
The more mysteries he uncovers, the deeper Ro is drawn into a corrupt labyrinth. His memories begin to distort, while the planet threatens to sever his connection to reality. To survive, Ro must uncover the secrets of this strange world while coming to terms with his past.
Gameplay: Exploration, Investigation, and Survival
Star Trek: Shadow Frontier features gameplay that blends exploration, puzzles, combat, and cinematic set pieces. All of these elements are designed as part of a story-driven adventure that requires patience, observation, and smart decision-making.
The planet where Ro is stranded is ruled by a massive entity capable of using its environment as a weapon. Creatures emerging from this ecosystem will patrol the area and attack without warning, forcing players to make a choice: engage in direct combat or carefully avoid the enemies.
Each encounter is designed to test both the players' resilience and their skills. Players need to pay attention to their surroundings, assess the situation, and determine the best approach to survive.
In addition to physical threats, the planet’s ecosystem also poses a danger to Ro’s mind. These entities attempt to absorb his thoughts, invade his mind, and trigger disturbing visions. At the same time, environmental hazards and obstacles will also play a significant role in the exploration process.
To face these various threats, players can make use of iconic Star Trek technology. The tricorder can be used to scan and analyze objects, while the phaser is used to solve puzzles and take on enemies.
Star Trek with a New Twist
Star Trek: Shadow Frontier is described as a fresh take on the Star Trek franchise. The game retains Star Trek’s core values—such as curiosity and courage—but presents them in the form of a darker, more mature psychological action-adventure.
Through Ro Laren’s journey, players will be taken beyond the boundaries of known space—and beyond the limits of sanity. Bloober Team describes the game as an experience that combines exploration, investigation, and survival into a single narrative adventure.
Star Trek: Shadow Frontier is set to be released in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam. Ready to play?
