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Star Trek Elite Force 2 Had To Change Its Plot Due To 9
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Star Trek: Elite Force 2, a first-person shooter released in June 2002, became a fan-favorite despite initially being a commercial flop, known for its mix of puzzles, action, and dialogue.
- The game's story and opening were significantly altered due to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, with original content involving an attack on Starfleet Academy being cut or reworked.
- Lead scripter and level designer Benson Russell revealed that a scene featuring a shuttle flying into a building was removed out of sensitivity to the real-world events of 9/11.
- Despite these changes, Elite Force 2 remains a beloved Star Trek game, praised for its gameplay powered by id Tech 3 and featuring Patrick Stewart voicing Captain Picard.
