Star Trek Online sets a course for Europe with the launch of new German and French localization clients.

Star Trek Online has tuned up its Universal Translator and launched a new localized version for French and German players. European players can now enjoy the Star Trek-based MMOG in their chosen language and experience five seasons of Feature Episode content and in-game events.

As part of Star Trek Online's European re-launch promotion, Cryptic is holding another Q Double XP event. From now through April 1st, players can log in and talk to Q to get the XP boost at Earth Spacedock or on Qo’noS. Eligible players can also earn an IDIC Tribble, which can enhance certain stats depending on your profession.

Check out the official press release after the break and the European re-launch promotion announcement for more.

STAR TREK™ ONLINE SETS COURSE FOR EUROPE

Popular Sci-fi MMO Releases French and German Versions

(Amsterdam, Netherlands) March 29, 2012 -- Perfect World (Europe) B.V., the European subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), and Cryptic Studios, Inc., an acclaimed developer of MMO games, along with CBS Consumer Products, have announced today the European launch of the free-to-play, massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), Star Trek Online.

With this European free-to-play launch, German and French players can now lead their crew on missions in their own language and also participate in events, in-game chats, competitions and episodic missions that will immerse them even more in the always expanding Star Trek universe.

As the first AAA quality MMO to feature space and ground combat, Star Trek Online has continued to grow in popularity. Over the past two years, the game has expanded with five seasons of content updates, delivered story-driven Feature Episode Series, and introduced new systems that allow for enhanced gameplay, such as spacewalk missions in zero-gravity and the new Duty Officer system. In addition, the recent conversion of Star Trek Online to a free-to-play model has opened its doors to anyone who wants to experience the game at no cost.

"The launch of Star Trek Online in Europe is the culmination of our efforts over the past several years to bring gamers the Star Trek universe on a truly massive scale," said Dan Stahl, Executive Producer for Star Trek Online. "We'd like to share this accomplishment with our community of players that have given their ongoing support to help us create an innovative game that captures Star Trek's essence and we are happy to offer a localized experience for our French and German-speaking players. Our team is looking forward to sharing this experience with players in Europe and across the world."

For more information and to begin playing Star Trek Online for free, please visit the official websites:

English: http://www.startrekonline.com/

French: http://fr.startrekonline.com/

German: http://de.startrekonline.com/

TM & © 2012 CBS Studios Inc.  All rights reserved. STAR TREK and related marks are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc.

ABOUT PERFECT WORLD Europe B.V.

Perfect World Europe is a leading European online games publisher specializing in immersive free-to-play MMORPGs. Perfect World Europe has published five popular titles, including Blacklight Retribution, Forsaken World, Perfect World International, War of Immortals, and Star Trek Online. The company works closely with its Western development teams and partners such as Cryptic Studios, developer of the highly anticipated MMORPG Neverwinter, and Runic Games, developer of the hit Torchlight series, to provide unparalleled quality of service and game experiences to its players. A subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), Perfect World Europe is headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. For more information, please visit: www.perfectworld.eu. 

ABOUT CRYPTIC STUDIOS, Inc.

Cryptic Studios, Inc. is a leading developer of online games committed to delivering the next level of gameplay. Cryptic Studios, Inc. develops AAA titles for PC and is rapidly diversifying its portfolio of games to expand beyond the traditional MMORPG genre. In addition to its successfully launched "Champions Online: Free for All" and "Star Trek Online", Cryptic Studios, Inc. is now developing "Dungeons & Dragons: Neverwinter" and other unannounced projects. Cryptic Studios, Inc., a subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), is located in Los Gatos, CA.

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