‘Star Trek: Resurgence’ To Be Removed From Digital Storefronts, So Buy It While You Can
Published: April 15, 2026 at 01:20 PM
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Developer Dramatic Labs and publisher Bruner House announced today that the Star Trek: Resurgence video game will be removed from sale on digital storefronts. The decision follows the expiration of the license agreement required to distribute the title. According to a statement posted on the game’s Steam page, the license to distribute has officially come to an end.
Although the game remains accessible for purchase on several platforms at the time of writing, availability is becoming increasingly limited. Windows PC users can currently buy the title via Steam and the Epic Games Store for $24.99, while PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch versions are priced between $19.99 and $24.99. However, the Microsoft Store has already removed the game, meaning Xbox One, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X users who do not own a copy cannot purchase it digitally.
Released in 2023, Star Trek: Resurgence is a story-based adventure set after the events of Star Trek: Nemesis. The narrative takes place aboard the U.S.S. Resolute and features interactions with Captain William T. Riker, voiced by Jonathan Frakes, and Ambassador Spock, voiced by Piotr Michael. The game utilizes a choice-based narrative engine designed to emulate the scope of a full television season.
For players unable to secure a digital copy before removal, physical disc-based editions exist for PlayStation and Xbox consoles. These copies may be found through online retailers or local brick-and-mortar stores. The exact duration for which the remaining digital storefronts will continue offering the game has not been specified by the developer or publisher.
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The primary takeaway is that Star Trek: Resurgence is facing immediate delisting from digital marketplaces due to licensing constraints rather than technical issues.
This situation highlights the vulnerability of digital-only titles when third-party intellectual property rights expire, potentially cutting off new players permanently.
While physical media offers a temporary workaround, the lack of a confirmed removal timeline creates uncertainty for potential buyers.
Stakeholders have not yet clarified whether re-release plans exist once the current license window closes.