Gale Force Nine announces Star Trek Ascendancy: The Final Frontier expansion
The expansion adds the Gorn, Tholians and Terran Empire as playable civilizations, plus a Campaign Mode and automated Non-Player Civilizations.
Gale Force Nine has officially announced Star Trek Ascendancy: The Final Frontier, an expansion for the Star Trek: Ascendancy board game, according to screenrant.com. Pre-orders are available through Zatu Games at approximately $138 USD, with bundles also offered.
The expansion adds three playable civilizations that were previously available only to Gamefound backers: the Gorn, the Tholians and the Terran Empire. It also introduces a Campaign Mode with unique scenarios and Non-Player Civilizations, automated opponents that enable solo play or add extra civilizations in multiplayer games.
The box contains 90 plastic ships, 45 system disks, 13 dice and more than 400 cards, along with resource nodes, fleet markers, updated rules and a campaign book.
A firm retail release date has not been confirmed; fulfillment is anticipated in late 2026. The expansion is not a direct adaptation of the 1989 film Star Trek V: The Final Frontier.
Background
The original Star Trek: Ascendancy launched in 2016 and lets players control factions such as the Federation, Klingons and Romulans. The Final Frontier project was crowdfunded through Gamefound, raising more than $3 million. In an October 5, 2026 update, Gale Force Nine said production was nearing completion and shipping to distribution centers was expected soon. Star Trek celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2026.
Quick answers
When will Star Trek Ascendancy: The Final Frontier be released?
A firm retail release date has not been confirmed. Fulfillment is anticipated in late 2026.
How much does the Star Trek Ascendancy: The Final Frontier expansion cost?
Pre-orders through Zatu Games are priced at approximately $138 USD, with bundles also offered.
Is Star Trek Ascendancy: The Final Frontier based on the 1989 film?
No, the expansion is not a direct adaptation of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier.