Star Trek Online Executive Producer Dan Stahl announced this week that he will be leaving Cryptic Studios at the end of the month. After three years with the company, Stahl has decided to move on in his career and "pursue other challenges." As the search for a new executive producer begins, Cryptic CTO Stephen D’Angelo will manage Star Trek Online as it transitions to free-to-play under Perfect World Entertainment.

Stahl went on to ask players to "have faith in this team," emphasizing that Perfect World is a great partner for Cryptic. He also mentions that he's always wanted to see Star Trek Online go free-to-play because he's "seen the value and success of that business firsthand by watching Champions."

"I cannot express enough how thankful I am for the opportunity to have worked here. It is a highlight in my career and something I will miss when I am gone," Stahl said. Live long and prosper!