Outposts began as a time-limited experience. With your feedback and data in hand, we made Outposts evergreen so you can engage on your schedule. Making Outposts permanent required us to review sourcing, event cadence, and rewards so the feature remains fair, sustainable, and rewarding over time.
Below is what is changing, why we are doing it, and when you can expect along the way.
Next steps for Outpost directive sourcing, event timing and more.
1) Outposts are now always available
- Both Solo Basic and Solo Elite Outposts are live at all times.
2) A shorter, focused Outpost Battle Pass
- The Outpost Battle Pass now runs 7 days (Week 4 of each arc) instead of 28.
- Milestones shift from 20 → 7, with 7 events to match the shorter schedule.
- Rewards focus more on Outpost gameplay itself to keep the loop strong.
3) Regular “hold” windows that emphasize defense
- We will run bi-monthly Outpost Hold events that reward defending against Outpost Retaliation enemies as long as possible.
- Battle Pass events score While Holding an Outpost (WHO).
- Defeat hostiles anywhere for base points.
- Earn bonus points for defeats while holding a Basic Outpost. Earn additional points for holding an Elite Outpost and having FC Sisko equipped in Slot 1.
4) Rewards are rebalanced to be more “in-loop”
- The mix shifts toward Outpost directives, upgrade materials, building progress, and Outpost officers.
- Non-Outpost lines are trimmed so rewards better match the activity.
- Total displayed value is adjusted to fit the shorter cadence. The Free track remains meaningful, and the Elite track adds exclusive Outpost items to accelerate your build.
Our goal is to keep Outposts relevant between releases, create clear week-long bursts of activity during the arc interim, and ensure directive sourcing and rewards match the new rhythm.
Why we are doing this
- Consistency: Always-on access removes “now or never” windows and lets you plan.
- Clarity: A 7-day BP is easier to complete and understand.
- Sustainability: Rebalancing rewards and directive sinks keeps the Outpost vertical healthy for the long term.
- Engagement: WHO scoring rewards the core Outpost fantasy of take it, then hold it.
When and how often
Week 2
- Outpost Hold Meta (4 days)
- SLB (2 days, 2 runs)
- ALB (2 days, 2 runs)
- SMS (1 day, 4 runs)
- Heroic SMS (2 days, 2 runs)
Week 4
- New 7-day Outpost Battle Pass
- 7 daily sub-events using WHO scoring
- A re-run of the Week 2 Hold events
Directive sourcing at a glance
We are expanding directive sources across recurring events so you can keep progressing without waiting on a single faucet. Below are the primary places to look.
Basic Outpost Directives
- League Operations (AT) store: up to 4 starts per cycle
- 2 for AT Adept League and higher
- 2 for AT Master League
- Outpost BP rewards: 3 starts total per Battle Pass
- 1 on the Free path
- 2 on the Elite path
- Daily Claim: 1 start per week via new claim bundle in Outpost Refinery (100 directives per day)
Elite Outpost Directives
- Up to 5 Starts total per month sourced between the Battle Pass and Refinery
- Outpost Refinery exchange: Up to 1 start per week using Retaliation Plunder
- Multi-pull options: Half and full pulls available (weekly cooldown)
- Premium Monthly Outpost BP: 1 start per month
Eligibility
To keep sourcing meaningful and prevent waste, bundles appear when your balance is below:
- Basic: fewer than 5 starts in balance (0–2,999 directives)
- Elite: fewer than 3 starts in balance (0–1,799 directives)
Battle Pass overview (7-day)
- Free path: Outpost-focused rewards that support steady progress.
- Elite path: Greater total value plus exclusive items such as Outpost Elite Directives, Sisko Skill Points, and Sigma Commander Credits.
- The shorter pass concentrates effort into a single week with seven clear milestones and seven daily sub-events.
How events score now
- Daily sub-events award points for defeating hostiles, with bonus points while holding an Outpost.
- Hold-focused events encourage longer defense windows.
FAQs
Why did total reward value change?
Because the BP now runs 7 days instead of 28 and rewards are focused on Outpost progress, the total displayed value is adjusted to fit the shorter cadence. The aim is to keep the Free path meaningful and make the Elite path additive for those who want a deeper Outpost experience.
Will directive sourcing keep pace with the new cadence?
Yes. Directive sources are distributed across Alliance Tournaments, the Outpost BP, claims, and the Outpost Refinery so you have multiple paths to engage each cycle.
Does “always on” mean I need to hold 24/7?
No. The cadence is designed around shorter, intentional bursts. WHO scoring rewards holding an outpost during event windows.
Are there changes to non-Outpost rewards?
We trimmed items that did not directly support Outposts so that your time spent here returns Outpost progress.
Thank you for your continued feedback on Outposts. We will keep you posted as we iterate.
Live Long and Prosper,
The Star Trek Fleet Command Team
