Bloober Team, the developer behind the Silent Hill 2 remake, has announced a new Star Trek game that takes a horror-tinged approach. According to an Engadget report by Cheyenne MacDonald on June 7, 2026, the game is titled Star Trek: Shadow Frontier and is set for release in 2027 on PC and consoles. The announcement is likely to be divisive among fans of the long-running sci-fi franchise, as Bloober Team is best known for horror titles, and the teaser video leans heavily into that genre.
Game Overview
Star Trek: Shadow Frontier is described by Bloober Team as a "mature, psychological action-adventure." While the developer stops short of calling it a horror game outright, the teaser and description clearly evoke horror themes. The game stars Ro Laren, a character introduced in Star Trek: The Next Generation, with actor Michelle Forbes reprising her role. In the game, Ro crashes onto "a distant planet overtaken by a strange consciousness" that forces her to confront her own troubled past while trying to survive. The full description reads:
"The more she uncovers, the deeper she is pulled into a corrupted labyrinth where her memories twist, and the planet threatens to sever her connection to reality. Only by solving the mysteries of this strange world can Ro hope to make peace with the demons of her past, boldly going into the heart of darkness like never before."
This narrative framework combines classic Star Trek exploration with psychological horror elements, a departure from the franchise's usual tone.
Release and Platforms
According to Engadget, Star Trek: Shadow Frontier will launch on PC and consoles in 2027. The official Steam page is already live, allowing players to wishlist the game. No specific console platforms have been detailed beyond the general "consoles" mention. The game marks Bloober Team's first foray into the Star Trek universe, leveraging their expertise in atmospheric horror from titles like Silent Hill 2 remake and The Medium.
Implications for the Industry
For enterprise technology decision-makers, this announcement underscores the growing trend of established game studios applying their specialized skills to major licensed intellectual properties. Bloober Team's move into a franchise as storied as Star Trek demonstrates how development studios can differentiate themselves by blending genre conventions. While not directly related to supply chain or logistics, the game's development likely involves advanced software engineering pipelines, cloud infrastructure for multiplayer (if any), and digital distribution platforms such as Steam. The game's 2027 timeline also indicates a typical multi-year development cycle characteristic of AAA titles. Technology leaders may observe how game studios manage complex, cross-platform releases to inform enterprise software project management and deployment strategies.
In summary, Star Trek: Shadow Frontier is a notable addition to Bloober Team's portfolio and the Star Trek gaming legacy. The game's horror-tinged narrative and release window will be closely watched by both fans and industry analysts.
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