Star Trek: Ascendancy is getting a major expansion called The Final Frontier, named after the 1989 William Shatner-directed film but not a direct adaptation of it. Gale Force Nine's 4X strategy board game expansion adds three playable civilizations: the Gorn, the Tholians, and the Terran Empire from Star Trek's Mirror Universe. These factions were previously available only to Gamefound backers.
The expansion introduces two new ways to play the game. It includes 90 plastic ships, 45 system disks, 13 dice, over 400 cards, resource nodes, fleet markers, updated rules, and a campaign book with custom storage.
Pre-orders are live through Zatu Games at approximately $138 USD. The expansion was crowdfunded through Gamefound and raised more than $3 million. Gale Force Nine confirmed in an October 5, 2026 update that production was nearing completion. Fulfillment is anticipated in late 2026, though a firm retail release date hasn't been set.
The original Star Trek: Ascendancy launched in 2016 and has seen several expansions since. The franchise marks its 60th anniversary in 2026.