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Take command of a Starfleet outpost expedition across the X'Lehari System. Build research facilities, manage crew morale and resources, and uncover a cosmic mystery with practical guides for every captain.

Released Oct 20, 20268 Supported Languages16 GB Minimum RAM10 GB Storage

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Beginner Guide

Learn the first steps of outpost construction, the core interface, early objectives, and how to keep your expedition moving.

2

Resources & Logistics

Learn to gather essential materials, organize supply chains, and avoid production bottlenecks as your outpost expands.

3

Crew Management

Assign the right crew to each task, monitor morale and needs, and develop officers for dangerous exploration missions.

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Research & Building Guide

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Star Trek Outposts Unknown demo: June Preview Explained

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Star Trek Outposts Unknown Gameplay: Systems Explained

Explore Star Trek Outposts Unknown gameplay: scientific research, crew shifts, planetary logistics, progression, and the changes in launch update 1.0.1.

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Star Trek Outposts Unknown Gamescom 2026: news recap

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Star Trek Outposts Unknown release date: PC and Mac

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Star Trek: Outposts Unknown announcement trailer guide

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Star Trek: Outposts Unknown Colony Management: Crew Guide

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Star Trek: Outposts Unknown Kourou Preparation Guide

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What is Star Trek: Outposts Unknown?

Star Trek: Outposts Unknown is a single-player, narrative-driven strategy and colony-building game developed by Magic Fuel Games and published by Playstack. Lead a Starfleet expedition through the X'Lehari System, establishing research outposts while investigating a dangerous cosmic force.

Set in the 23rd-century era of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, the game combines resource logistics, branching research and building options, crew assignments, and story-led exploration. Plan your outposts, care for your officers, and make decisions that support a civilization under threat.

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Developer

Magic Fuel Games

Publisher

Playstack

Platform

PC (Steam)

Genre

Strategy / Colony Sim

Release Date

Oct 20, 2026

Game Mode

Single-Player

Supported Languages

8

Minimum RAM

16 GB

Storage Required

10 GB

Explore Star Trek: Outposts Unknown Guides

Plan your first outpost, organize crew and resources, advance your research, and explore the X'Lehari System with eight focused guides.

Star Trek: Outposts Unknown Beginner Guide

Start your journey as captain of the U.S.S. Resonant and learn the essential systems behind your first Starfleet outpost. Follow the early-game progression from crew selection and planetary exploration to resource production, construction, and scientific research.

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1Begin aboard the U.S.S. Resonant, the Starfleet vessel assigned to investigate the mysterious Tetryon Rift in the X'Lehari System.
2Select and organize your starting crew across six Starfleet divisions: Command, Engineering, Medical, Navigation, Science, and Security.
3Explore Daegus, the lush introductory planet where the first stages of resource management and scientific development take place.
4Establish your first research outpost and learn how harvesting, refining, production chains, and resource transportation support construction.
5Expand research and building capabilities while managing crew needs and providing the water, power, and compute required by your facilities.
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Star Trek: Outposts Unknown Resources Guide

Discover the materials and production systems that keep your Starfleet research outposts operational. Learn about the game's 55-plus resources, including Polyalloy, Duranium, Dutronic Chips, and Memory Banks, and understand how materials move through harvesting, processing, and transportation.

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55+ ResourcesThe game features more than 55 distinct resources that must be researched, harvested, refined, combined, transported, and used for scientific objectives.
Polyalloy & DuraniumTwo officially named resources within the game's interconnected material production and supply system.
Dutronic Chips & Memory BanksTwo additional officially confirmed resources that belong to the game's extensive production and research economy.
Resource TrackingIn-game resource tooltips identify where materials can be found or produced, helping players locate sources and resolve supply shortages.
Interplanetary SupplyResources can be transferred between planets to compensate for local shortages, while passing Starfleet ships periodically deliver essential supplies.
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Star Trek: Outposts Unknown Buildings Guide

Plan and expand your Starfleet research outposts with the infrastructure needed for sustained operations. Explore building progression, essential utility networks, protective structures, and the facilities that support crew survival and morale.

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Power NetworkBuildings require reliable power infrastructure, with generators and physical connections forming part of the outpost's operational network.
Water & ComputeWater supplies and computing infrastructure are additional building requirements, with pipes and conduits occupying valuable construction space.
Shield EmittersProtect vulnerable structures and personnel from Tetryon radiation using shield emitters that require the processing of rare materials.
Crew FacilitiesOutposts can provide crew quarters, mess halls, medical facilities, and entertainment options to support personnel living away from their ship.
Building UpgradesThe game includes building progression and upgrades, including the Fully Operational achievement for completely upgrading a building.
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Star Trek: Outposts Unknown Crew Management Guide

Manage Starfleet officers, assign specialized duties, and maintain the health and morale of your expedition. Discover the six crew divisions, direct field commands, day and night shifts, and personnel management systems.

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Six DivisionsStarfleet personnel are organized into Command, Engineering, Medical, Navigation, Science, and Security roles.
Engineering & MedicalEngineers can receive direct orders to maintain buildings, while Medical officers can be assigned to treat injured crew members.
Security & Field ActionsSecurity officers can respond directly to threats, and specialized crew commands can bypass the regular work queue.
Day & Night ShiftsThe game supports assigning personnel to day and night shifts, with additional tools for tracking and organizing shift activity.
Species & MoraleStarfleet crews include Humans, Vulcans, Bolians, and Trills. Crew morale and living conditions are important considerations when developing sustainable outposts.
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Star Trek: Outposts Unknown Research and Tech Tree Guide

Understand the research and technology systems that drive scientific advancement across the X'Lehari System. Explore research facilities, technology progression, building development, and the milestones associated with advancing through the tech tree.

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Research FacilitiesConstruct research facilities across alien worlds to support scientific investigation and uncover technologies needed for expanding your outposts.
Technology & Building TreesThe game features distinct technology and building progression systems, allowing players to choose structures and capabilities for exploration and construction.
Tier 2 ResearchThe Technological Leap Steam achievement is awarded for reaching Tier 2 of the technology tree.
Tier 5 ResearchThe Peak Innovation Steam achievement is awarded for reaching Tier 5 of the technology tree.
Scientific ExplorationResearch activities include investigating Exploration Points, with the Fascinating achievement awarded for successfully researching the first one.
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Star Trek: Outposts Unknown Planets and Biomes Guide

Explore the worlds of the X'Lehari System and discover how their environments influence outpost construction, resource gathering, and exploration. Compare the officially revealed planets Daegus, Kourou, and Neral, including their distinctive landscapes and environmental hazards.

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DaegusA lush introductory planet featuring a temperate oasis, rocky desert terrain, and dramatic crystal formations. Players begin their planetary exploration and early scientific development here.
KourouA volatile world combining moving frozen glaciers, volcanic badlands, and geothermal steam fields. Its different environments contain distinct resources and hazards.
NeralThe final planet introduced in the official X'Lehari System exploration sequence, featuring three distinct biomes and described by the developer as the game's most hostile environment.
Planetary EnvironmentsEach planet contains three distinctive biomes with different exploration opportunities, resource availability, and environmental risks.
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Star Trek: Outposts Unknown Missions and Exploration Guide

Discover the narrative missions, exploration activities, and scientific mysteries surrounding the Tetryon Rift. Learn about exploration objectives, hidden points of interest, visiting factions, and the dangerous encounters that shape your Starfleet expedition.

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Tetryon RiftInvestigate the mysterious cosmic anomaly threatening life in the X'Lehari System and uncover the central mystery of the game's original Star Trek storyline.
Exploration PointsInvestigate points of interest across alien environments, including scientific discoveries and locations associated with the main storyline.
Night ExplorationSome points of interest are revealed only at night, adding another consideration when organizing exploration and crew shifts.
Faction Resource MissionsComplete resource-related missions involving visiting Andorian and X'Lehari factions as part of outpost operations.
Ancient Ruins & Derelict ShipsThe official game announcement identifies abandoned ships, ancient ruins, and hostile environments as locations encountered during the expedition.
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Star Trek: Outposts Unknown Achievements Guide

Explore the game's Steam achievements and their unlock requirements, covering outpost construction, scientific discoveries, crew development, and technological progress. Track beginner milestones and more demanding challenges using the official Steam achievement descriptions.

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A New FrontierEstablish your first outpost to unlock this early-game Steam achievement.
Strange New LifeInvestigate your first flora to earn this achievement associated with scientific exploration.
Fully OperationalFully upgrade a building to complete this construction-focused achievement.
Expanding HorizonsEstablish an outpost on a second planet to earn this interplanetary expansion achievement.
Peak InnovationReach Tier 5 of the technology tree to complete this advanced research achievement.
The Spirit of StarfleetMaximize crew morale while managing more than 20 crew members to complete this personnel-management challenge.
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Star Trek: Outposts Unknown Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about Star Trek: Outposts Unknown, from your first outpost to crew management, research, and exploration.

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