Star Trek Online players honor Patrick Stewart
Players in Star Trek Online gathered for in-game memorials to Sir Patrick Stewart, with crowds meeting at Starfleet Academy and Earth Spacedock to pay tribute.
AI-generated summary based on reporting by Kotaku.
Star Trek Online players came together to honor Sir Patrick Stewart after news of his death at 86. Many set aside normal gameplay and gathered for memorial events in the game.
Players met at Starfleet Academy with torches raised in tribute, and the crowd reportedly grew as the night went on. Others assembled near Earth Spacedock, where ships formed a large gathering and many took part in a fireworks display.
The game has been running for nearly 17 years, and its player base joined the wider online response to Stewart’s death. The tributes focused on his long connection to Star Trek: The Next Generation and his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard.
Some players also asked Arc Games to add a permanent tribute in the game, with suggestions including Château Picard as a visitable location. Star Trek Online later posted its own tribute message honoring Stewart’s work and presence.
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