Star Trek and Doctor Who Unite for Intergalactic Friendship Day

Sunday, 28 July 2024 - Reported by Marcus

The universe of Doctor Who will synchronise with the universe of Star Trek in a new game developed by East Side Games Group, specially designed to mark International Friendship Day.

The meeting between the two beloved sci-fi franchises occurs in a new story specially made that spans galaxies and time in the two mobile games Star Trek: Lower Decks Mobile and Doctor Who: Lost in Time.

This crossover will be brought to life in a limited-time event in both games starting on August 1st. Fans will be treated to the same thrilling story, experienced from two unique perspectives.

Kevin Jorge, Head of Games at BBC says

We are beyond excited to bring together these iconic franchises for a crossover event that fans have only dreamed about. This collaboration offers a unique opportunity to explore a brand-new storyline where The Doctor and Star Trek characters can work together!

The player will experience the story of a mysterious space-time ripple that throws the Doctor onboard Star Trek: Lower Deck’s U.S.S. Cerritos, while Lieutenant Brad Boimler and Ensign Beckett Mariner find themselves thrust into the enigmatic Doctor Who universe. With the ripple disrupting the very fabric of reality, the Doctor must join forces with the resourceful crew of the Cerritos, while Boimler and Mariner team up with the legendary River Song. Together, they race against time to repair the ripple and set things right.

Doug Rosen, SVP, Games and Emerging Media at Paramount says

It’s been thrilling to bring together an iconic sci-fi franchise like Star Trek with another timeless franchise like Doctor Who in an unprecedented mobile game event,. We can't wait for fans of both of these series to experience the magic that happens when these two worlds collide.

Download the games today and prepare for the ultimate sci-fi crossover event of the summer!