The strategy game is expanding even further this year: By the end of 2026, the Delta Quadrant will grow to include three additional expansions.
Surprise, Trekkies!Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknownis expanding massively and is releasing—just like that—itsfirst story DLC called Delta Chronicles, which comes bundled with the free Patch 1.8.
With this, the developers are also kicking off a whole series of expansions set to be released later this year. Delta Chronicles will be followed by three more content updates in the coming months.
All four DLCs are included in the Expansion Pass, which you can purchase now. If you’re new to the game, it’s also included in the new Captain’s Edition of the game.
Quick Navigation:
- First DLC: Delta Chronicles
- Free Update 1.8
- Expansion Pass
- Captain’s Edition
First DLC: Delta Chronicles
Delta Chronicles isavailable starting July 16, 2026, on PC, PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2
In this first story expansion, you and your crew will embark on five new side missions based on episodes from Star Trek: Voyager (Warning: minor spoilers):
Origin from Afar
Voyager encounters the reptilian Voth. The Voth scientist Professor Forra Gegen finds evidence that his people are descended from Earth’s dinosaurs, but in doing so betrays the religious dogma of the Voth leadership.
The Omega Directive
Voyager’s sensors detect a rare omega molecule capable of rendering warp travel impossible. Starfleet issues Captain Janeway a special order to disregard all other rules—including the Prime Directive—in order to destroy this molecule.
Suspiria
The crew encounters a space station full of Ocampa with telepathic abilities. Their leader is Suspiria, who might be able to help Voyager on its journey home. But she is anything but friendly.
A Home
A hidden colony of Talaxians lives inside an asteroid, but an aggressive species threatens to wipe them out. Neelix helps his fellow Talaxians, but in the end faces a difficult decision.
Undercover
A new glimmer of hope reaches the Voyager in the form of a hologram of Reginald Barclay. He promises a safe way home, but can the solution really be that simple?
Here’s what else is included:
- New decisions that influence your gameplay
- Two new playable characters with unique combat abilities: the hologram of Reginald Barclay and Professor Forra Gegen of the Voth people
- Four new NPC ships, including the Voth cityship and a Ferengi marauder
Free Update 1.8
Update 1.8 will also be rolled out on July 16 and is free for all players of the main game. This gives you access to:
- Seven new ship missions and events
- Revised descriptions in the technology tree
- an improved user interface
- adjusted balancing
- quality-of-life features
Expansion Pass
The next three premium DLCs will feature additional content, such as story missions, playable characters, spaceships, and technologies.
- Summer 2026: U.S.S. Equinox, a playable spaceship for a new game mode
- Fall 2026: New story DLC
- Winter 2026: New sector DLC, based “on one of the most popular episodes in Voyager history”
The Expansion Pass costs 30 euros on all available platforms and is included in the new Captain’s Edition.
Captain’s Edition
Starting now, you can purchase the complete package for Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown in the form of the Captain’s Edition. It includes the main game, the Deluxe DLC, and the entire Expansion Pass, which grants you access to all expansions that are already available and those yet to come. The Deluxe DLC comes with five additional missions, two more heroes, and three technologies.
In addition to the paid expansions, free content updates are also planned, including new ship missions and the mysterious new game mode. The developers write: “This will take Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown in an exciting new direction and offer numerous additional hours of gameplay.” More information is coming soon.
If you want to know what our Star Trek expert Peter thinks of the strategy game in general, be sure to check out his review. You can find that and other articles on the topic in the link box above.
