ION Radio - Star Trek: Into the Unknown Developer Interview

[@acebadgerboy]

Looking forward to its release and great to see even more bits of the mechanics and different pieces of game play that are covered 👍

[@IONRadio]

It was important to us to cover design elements and what we can look forward to in the campaign. These were some of the more frequent questions we've seen in discords and online. Glad you enjoyed the interview.

[@TheThoughtDonor]

This sounds like such a multi-level game, lots of depth available. Getting a box and playing with friends seems very viable.

[@IONRadio]

This is a good foundation for a long term game. Star Trek is rich with stories and the narrative style of play looks as though it provide multiple solutions to the same problem. I suspect there will be a lot of play in just the Core box. - Ken

[@JasonLandis-uz4nc]

Can’t wait. Hoping for a Paradise Lost scenario. Defiant vs Lakota.

[@IONRadio]

I'd like to think we'll see something akin to that. It would be a great way to add an Excelsior class starship to the game.

[@jockcop4205]

Patiently waiting on my preorder!!! Looking forward to see what ships and campaign missions are coming up next.

[@IONRadio]

As we find out more information on the actual release date, we'll make sure to report it.

[@jockcop4205]

@@IONRadio Thank you for the great chapter marks by the way. Makes finding the info your looking for much easier

[@IONRadio]

Not a problem! This is one of those things we do in post-production to help you all find the sections either a) most interesting or b) have the information you are looking for. Glad we can help you out!

[@danherve8172]

Loved hearing more about the campaign. I wonder how many arcs are planned for this first campaign.

[@IONRadio]

The campaign sounds awesome! I'm really looking forward to digging into it. It sounds as though it is at least one per Exploration box, so at least 3... Maybe I'm reading too much into it, but Max and Michael made me feel as though they have a lot of ideas waiting to be revealed. I suspect with each box we'll get more campaign arcs.

[@JasonLandis-uz4nc]

Love the idea of a strategic map.

[@IONRadio]

Same here. Perhaps we'll see one in a distant expansion? If nothing else, I may need to put together an ION Radio campaign concept with a strategic map just for fun... - Ken

[@wookiemart]

So I'm going to be THAT guy and mention the zed axis (yes I'm Canadian), you could have a game play out across multiple 3x3 play areas to take it to that ultimate Trek Nerd level you could have the extra areas layered on top of each other say 12 inches apart. The top layers could be on acrylic sheets for see through purposes and you could warp from one layer to the other. Now you are playing 3d chess.

[@IONRadio]

Oh the wonders of 3D space combat. Actually, the Battlestar Galactica game does include rules for 4 “levels” of combat to simulate a 3D environment.

[@NYCFenrir]

Is there going to be co-op aspect in the game?

[@IONRadio]

Based on my conversations (both on and off camera) with the devs, I do believe there are going to be a few "semi-co op" missions. For example: Away teams need to work together to complete a mission on a planet. However, if you are looking for co-op play akin to the Star Trek: Alliance series I am not sure that will be in the game (at least not initially).

[@NYCFenrir]

@@IONRadio Thanks. I look forward to that in the future. I was thinking more of multiple players controlling one faction when there are multiple ships. I am just not sure if it currently can happen smoothly.

[@danherve8172]

​@NYCFenrir I also would love to know if there are plans for AI for coop play.

[@IONRadio]

I can see this being possible with some of the non-campaign games. Think of 2 players using Federation task forces playing against a single Jem Hadar player with a sizeable force.

[@briant.8998]

When?

[@IONRadio]

I'm assuming you asking about the release date. We are hearing Q4 2024. Nothing more specific then that as of the recording date.