Star Trek: Resurgence is delisted due to licensing issues
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- Star Trek: Resurgence, Dramatic Labs’ adventure game, is being delisted from digital storefronts because of licensing issues.
Star Trek: Resurgence is delisted due to licensing issues
Star Trek: Resurgence, an adventure game developed by Dramatic Labs, is in an awkward spot. The game, originally released on May 23, 2023, is no longer available for purchase on major digital platforms such as Steam and Xbox. The decision comes down to licensing issues.
About Star Trek: Resurgence
Star Trek: Resurgence is an interactive adventure game set after the events of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Players take on the roles of Commander Jara Rydek and Engineer Carter Diaz as they escort Ambassador Spock to a once-peaceful alien planet. Gameplay centers on choices that affect the narrative, quick-time events (QTEs), and light action sequences.
Release history
The game originally launched on the Epic Games Store, with a Steam release following one year later on May 23, 2024. The PlayStation version arrived in late 2024, and the Nintendo Switch version became available in August 2025. Despite being released across multiple platforms, there are now concerns about accessibility due to the upcoming delisting.
Licensing issues
The distribution license agreement with Paramount held by Dramatic Labs has expired, and publisher Bruner House has therefore been forced to remove the game from digital stores. The good news is that players who already own the game will still be able to access it through their libraries.
Timeline
May 23, 2023: Star Trek: Resurgence launches on the Epic Games Store.
May 23, 2024: The game becomes available on Steam.
April 15, 2026: The game is officially delisted from Steam and Xbox due to licensing issues.
Even with the delisting, Star Trek: Resurgence can still be purchased physically, with Xbox and PlayStation versions available through retail or second-hand markets. The game has generally received positive feedback, with a 71 on OpenCritic and a "Very Positive" rating on Steam after more than 3,000 user reviews.
Players have praised its authentic storytelling and character development, while criticism has mostly focused on the presentation and gameplay, including the frequency of QTEs and minigames. The popularity of Star Trek: Resurgence, which is less than three years old, highlights the appeal of narrative-driven games within the Star Trek franchise.
Future of the game
With the game’s current status, it remains unclear whether Dramatic Labs will regain the license in the future to re-release it. For now, existing owners can keep playing, while newcomers will need to hurry to find physical copies before those disappear from shelves as well.
