Cryptic Studios, the creators of City of Heroes and the upcoming Champions Online, has announced that it has secured the global rights to develop and publish Star Trek Online, a massively multiplayer online game based on the legendary Star Trek franchise.

Cryptic will unveil the first Star Trek Online gameplay footage as well as details about this highly anticipated MMO at the annual Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas on Sunday, August 10th, 2008. Trek fans from around the globe can also view the event live via webcast at www.startrekonline.com .