- Update #5 - Major Update - Save Options, Locomotion & Fixes! - 14 May 2026
Welcome aboard, Officers! 🖖A brand new update for Star Trek: Infection is now live! We have been closely following your feedback and working hard to improve your experience aboard the U.S.S. Lumen. This patch introduces highly requested features, such as the ability to choose between manual and autosaves, an option for controller-oriented locomotion, and a massive list of fixes to ensure your mission runs smoothly.Check out the full list of changes below!Changelog:Implemented a failsafe in case some of the game files got corrupted during installation or update. In such cases players would have seen a spinning circle infinitely while trying to launch the game. Now a screen will be displayed informing the player of the corrupted files and instructing to verify the integrity of the files (a Steam feature) or to reinstall the gameFixed performance issues caused by some of the volumetric li…
- First Ever Sale - 20% Off Star Trek: Infection! - 14 May 2026
Welcome aboard, Officers! 🖖We are thrilled to announce that for the first time since launch, Star Trek: Infection is available at a 20% discount! If you have been waiting for the right moment to step onto the U.S.S. Lumen, investigate the mysterious anomaly, and experience a true VR survival horror in the Star Trek universe - there is no better time than now. Grab your Tricorder, ready your Phaser, and see if you have what it takes to survive the dark corridors of the abandoned starship.(Be sure to also check out our latest Major Update, which just went live with highly requested features and a massive list of fixes!)Grab your gear, enjoy the discount, and Live Long and Prosper!The Played With Fire Team
- Update #4 - Hand Stutter & Save Fixes - 16 April 2026
Welcome aboard, Officers!Our newest update is now live on both SteamVR and Meta Quest! We are constantly working on improving your experience aboard the U.S.S. Lumen. This patch focuses on resolving hand stuttering, fixing specific progression blockers, and tweaking achievement logic.Below is the full list of changes implemented in this update.Changelog:Fixed hand stutteringFixed saves for players that got stuck during the second encounter with the Soulkeeper if they entered the entrance portal too early in the game (and before the portal itself got patched in Update #3)Fixed situations in which the player could lose access to the Tricorder after reloading the saveFixed an issue that could block the player during the Follow Daryal mission if the player did not collect the badge during the missionFixed the logic for "Cunning Little Vulcan" achievementExtended reappear cooldown time for c…
- Update #3 - Gameplay & Technical Fixes - 11 April 2026
Welcome aboard, Officers!Our third update is now live! We are continuing to monitor your feedback and reports. This patch focuses on adding new graphics settings, tweaking core mechanics, and resolving various bugs to ensure your experience on the U.S.S. Lumen is as smooth as possible.Below you will find the exact list of changes implemented in this update.Changelog:Fixed the isolinear spanner minigame not working properly for some playersFixed the torpedo hatch opening button being uninteractable for some playersAdded graphics settings in the menuUnified neck pinch mechanic with mind meld mechanic, and tweaked its balanceFixed entrance portal to second encounter with the Soulkeeper to not appear outside of the mission in which it should appearChanged access level of one of the doors, which the player could get through too early and miss an important part of "Locate armed Photon Torpedo…
- Captain’s Log #9 - Command Decision - 10 April 2026
Recovered transmission.The newest entry carries the weight of finality. Communications fade, contact is lost, and the Captain appears to face a decision no command training could truly prepare anyone for. The tone suggests resignation, but also resolve.What choice remains when control is already slipping away? Can sacrifice still matter if no one is left to witness it? And is this truly the end… or the beginning of something irreversible?Access the final log and decide what you believe happened aboard the Lumen. Continue the story in Star Trek: Infection, report aboard.
- Captain’s Log #8 - Unverified - 9 April 2026
Archive update received.Strange reports begin circulating aboard the U.S.S. Lumen. With reliable data fading, certainty begins to slip away, leaving the crew to question what is real and what might already be too late to understand.What do you trust when evidence disappears? When multiple witnesses describe the impossible… is doubt still rational? And if something is truly out there, why reveal itself now?Hear the latest recovered entry and draw your own conclusions. Enter the mystery in Star Trek: Infection, uncover the truth.
- Captain’s Log #7 - Adaptation - 8 April 2026
Transmission recovered.A new entry reveals a shift in how the crew confronts their situation. Standard solutions are no longer enough, forcing improvisation and difficult acceptance. The Captain’s words grow more personal, hinting at exhaustion, determination, and the weight of command under impossible conditions.How long can a crew adapt before something inside them changes as well? When survival depends on invention, where is the line between ingenuity and desperation? And how much of this fight is against the enemy… and how much against fear itself?https://youtu.be/5LAAXneQG1kReview the newest log and share your interpretation. Step deeper into Star Trek: Infection - your investigation begins now.
- Update #2 - Gameplay Fixes & Optimizations - 7 April 2026
Welcome aboard, Officers!Our second update is now live! We are continuing to monitor your feedback and reports. This patch focuses on resolving several gameplay bugs, tutorial timings, and further performance improvements to ensure your experience on the U.S.S. Lumen is as smooth as possible.Below you will find the exact list of changes implemented in this update.Changelog:Fixed purple vines to not appear in "Follow Daryal" missionFixed path erasing during isolinear spanner minigamesPerformance optimizationsFixed save issues for tricorder's map fog of warFixed timing of door opening tutorial after picking up tricorder in SickbayThank you for your ongoing support and for sharing your reports with us. If you encounter any further issues, please let us know in the community hub!Live Long and Prosper, The Played With Fire Team
- Captain’s Log #6 - Navigational Hazard - 6 April 2026
Archive fragment restored:The latest entry from the U.S.S. Lumen carries a noticeably heavier tone. Conditions aboard the ship appear to be worsening, and the Captain’s words suggest a crew pushed far beyond routine crisis protocols. Isolation deepens. Systems falter. Hope becomes harder to define.When every direction leads into uncertainty… is escape always the right answer? And what happens when survival begins to feel like delay rather than rescue?Access the recovered log and decide what you hear between the lines. Continue the investigation in Star Trek: Infection where the mystery awaits!
- Captain’s Log #5 - Escalation - 5 April 2026
Archive update:A new recording from the U.S.S. Lumen has been restored.The latest entry suggests the situation aboard the ship is escalating faster than expected. Containment is proving difficult, and the crew is facing a threat that doesn’t respond the way it should. At what point does a crisis become something else entirely?Some dangers don’t attack directly... they spread.Is this still a mission… or survival? Share your thoughts below and discover more in Star Trek: Infection, ready for you to experience!
- Captain’s Log #4 - Medical Report - 4 April 2026
Attention, Officers,A new log from the U.S.S. Lumen has been restored to the archive.This time, the Captain documents a medical situation reported shortly after a new arrival aboard the ship. What begins as a clinical update slowly reveals a case unlike anything the crew expected. Observations outpace explanations, and the atmosphere aboard the Lumen grows increasingly tense as the entry continues.Some reports sound routine. This one doesn’t.Listen to the newest recording and let us know how you interpret the Captain’s words or check it yourself and step aboard in Star Trek: Infection, available now!
- Captain’s Log #3 - Scheduled Stop - 3 April 2026
Report update:A new fragment from the U.S.S. Lumen has been recovered.The crew makes a stop at Deep Space 38 to bring someone aboard. Officially nothing unusual. Unofficially the situation may be more complex than it appears.Some meetings are arranged for a reason. Some conversations happen for a reason. And some truths… don’t reveal themselves willingly. What do you think is really going on behind this transfer? Share your theories below.Continue the investigation in Star Trek: Infection!
- Update #1 - First Hotfix is Live! - 2 April 2026
Welcome aboard, Officers!Our first hotfix is now live! We have been closely following your feedback since launch, and this update focuses on resolving the most pressing performance, stability, and UX issues you have reported.Below you will find the exact list of changes implemented in this update.Changelog for Quest and PCVR:Optimization: performance and stability improvements.Appearance: Partial fix of image jitter and stuttering.Appearance: Fixed certain occlusion issuesAppearance: Fixed missing Shuttle Pod's laser in IntroUX: Improved UX for the chip insertion sequence and machine interactions.UX: Fixed the background visibility issue when subtitles are disabled.UX: Fixed Tricorder scan popup info appearing when unavailableUX: Fixed disabled map in certain late game quests.Tutorial: Improved Tricorder Tutorial message and ghostOther minor issues fixed.Additional PCVR Changes:UX: Adde…
- Captain’s Log #2 - A Willing Capture? - 2 April 2026
Welcome back, Officers!Another fragment recovered from the U.S.S. Lumen raises more questions than answers.This time, the crew finally intercepts their target - a lone freighter drifting dangerously close to Federation space. Its captain doesn’t give up easily… but what happens next is far from routine.Something about this encounter doesn’t add up."He violated Federation space, but... knowing how he flies, I’d guess he got caught on purpose."An experienced pilot. A suspicious cargo hold. And a situation that feels just a little too convenient. Was this just another smuggler caught at the wrong time? Or did he want to be found? What do you think really happened aboard the freighter? Share your theories below. We’re listening.Step into the mystery in Star Trek: Infection available now.
- Upcoming Hotfix - Optimization, Visuals, and Expanded Headset Support 🖖 - 1 April 2026
Welcome aboard, Officers!Thank you to everyone who has stepped onto the U.S.S. Lumen so far. We have been closely monitoring your feedback and reports. Our engineering team is currently preparing a hotfix that will be deployed in the coming days.Here is a preview of what is coming to the PC VR version:Performance & Graphics:Visual Overhaul & Stability - General visual quality overhaul and stuttering stabilization to prevent image flickering.Optimization - Performance and stability improvements.Expanded VR Support:New Headsets - Added compatibility for HTC Vive and Valve Index headsets.Gameplay & UX Improvements:Chip Minigame - Improved UX for the chip insertion sequence and machine interactions.Subtitles - Fixed the background visibility issue when subtitles are disabled.General Fixes - Fixed a few occlusion issues, fixed Tricorder Popup Info when it is not available, improved Tricorder…
- Captain's Log #1 - What is Starfleet Intelligence Hiding? - 1 April 2026
Welcome aboard, Officers!While many of you are already fighting for your lives and testing your Vulcan logic against the anomaly, we want to dive deeper into the dark history of the U.S.S. Lumen before the disaster struck.Today, we are sharing the first recovered audio recording from the ship's databanks. Listen to Captain's Log, Stardate 57617.9, and uncover the classified orders that brought the crew to the edge of Federation space - right near the Neutral Zone."But I have learned the hard way - working for Starfleet Intelligence sometimes has its price in the blank pages of classified dossiers..."What do you think Starfleet Intelligence was really looking for among the 22nd - century Nausicaan debris? Why send a ship like the Lumen to intercept a mere smuggling vessel?Share your theories in the comments below! We love reading your thoughts on the lore.And if you have not started your…
- Star Trek: Infection is OUT NOW - Board the U.S.S. Lumen! - 31 March 2026
The day has finally arrived. After years of development, community feedback, and an amazing showcase at PAX East, the airlocks of the U.S.S. Lumen are officially open. Star Trek: Infection is now available!Your Mission Begins You are a Vulcan Starfleet officer called to the ship on a mysterious mission. However, shortly after your arrival, the situation drastically changes, plunging you into a dark survival adventure. The ship begins to fail, a mysterious infection starts spreading, and your logical mind will be put to the ultimate test.What to Expect in VR For those who have been following our journey through the Devlog series, you know exactly what is waiting for you. For new cadets joining us today, here is what you will experience:The True Vulcan Experience: Wield iconic Starfleet gear like the tricorder and phaser. Use your Vulcan nerve pinch and mind meld, and physically interact…
- The Mission Begins Tomorrow - 30 March 2026
Summoned to the U.S.S. Lumen - The Mission Begins Tomorrow Tomorrow is the day. After years of hard work and four deep dives into the mechanics of Star Trek: Infection, the airlocks of the U.S.S. Lumen are finally opening. You were called to this derelict vessel to identify a crew member - but what you will find inside changes everything.Before you step into the unknown, we want to thank you for following our devlog series and supporting us along the way. From the very start, we set out to create an experience where you don't just play a game - you truly live a dark Star Trek survival adventure.In case you missed any of our recent updates, here is a quick reminder of what awaits you tomorrow:Step into the Star Trek Universe: Board the U.S.S. Lumen as a Vulcan officer. Physically interact with classic LCARS computer panels, wield your phaser and tricorder, and use iconic Vulcan abilities…
- Devlog #4 Get Your Hands Dirty - 30 March 2026
There is no single “correct” way to survive the U.S.S. Lumen. At every step, you are completely free to choose how you face the nightmare.If you favor stealth, you can move silently - physically crouching to sneak past threats, or hiding inside organic cocoons embedded in the walls, pulling them shut by physically bringing your real hands together. You can dispatch enemies quietly with a visceral neck snap, or simply slip away like a ghost. If you prefer confrontation, you can draw your phaser and fight openly - but be warned: the noise will quickly draw the horde. For those who rely on creative survival, you'll be able to craft a range of improvised sci-fi tools: teleport traps, heat emitters, the Masquerade and stun grenades. And that’s just the beginning.The horrors hunting you differ dramatically, not just in their grotesque appearance, but in how they stalk their prey. Some are com…
- Devlog #3 A Ship That Tells Its Own Story - 28 March 2026
Storytelling in VR is a delicate balance - it’s too easy for artificial interruptions to break your immersion. That’s why in Star Trek: Infection, we don't just tell you a story - we make you uncover it through pure exploration and physical interaction.Instead of relying on traditional exposition, the narrative of the U.S.S. Lumen unfolds naturally - and it highly rewards those who love to explore. For players who want to dive deeper into the lore, the ship is filled with rich, immersive discoveries. By tracking down hidden comic books, examining desperate diaries, and listening to chilling audio logs left by the crew, you'll slowly piece together the tragedy. The ship itself is a silent witness to the nightmare, reacting to the story as it happens. Corridors you once thought were safe will physically change when you return to them, and seemingly ordinary rooms will take on a horrifying…
