60 Years Later, Star Trek Legend Leonard Nimoy Is Posthumously Returning As Spock

Published Sep 8, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT Nicholas Becher is a gaming journalist with an MFA in Creative Writing from FAU. With extensive experience playing video games, he covers all forms of gaming content at Screen Rant, from breaking news to the latest fan theories. Most-played games range from Clair Obscur to Civ to Elden Ring to Halo 2 and beyond. Sign in to your ScreenRant account It's hard to believe Star Trek has been around for 60 years now, and this year has already been absolutely stacked with exciting announcements for longtime fans of the franchise. And as we celebrate Star Trek day today (September 8) during the franchise's 60-year anniversary, it looks like things are just getting started, with Star Trek paying homage to some of its greatest characters in grand fashion. Star Trek's iconic Spock, as portrayed by the legendary Leonard Nimoy, is without question one of the most recognized and beloved characters in sci-fi history. His signature Vulcan salute, unwavering logic-based dialogue, and his personal struggle to balance his human and Vulcan heritage helped define the franchise's dynamic from its earliest days. Nimoy's performance gave Spock a depth that has endured across generations, influencing later portrayals by Zachary Quinto and Ethan Peck while cementing the character as one of Star Trek's most important figures. And now, Leonard Nimoy's Spock is officially making a posthumous return in a brand-new 60th anniversary release, expected to drop on September 22. MovieStillsDB Star Trek fans will officially be able to live long and prosper with Nimoy again later this month with the newest update for STO titled Star Trek Online: Rediscovered. Star Trek Online is a long-running MMORPG from Arc Games and Cryptic Studios that lets players create their own captain, command iconic starships, and explore an ever-expanding story set across the wider Star Trek universe. The Rediscovered update will launch on September 22 on PC and November 10 on PlayStation and XBOX. One of the key highlights of the update will be a new "Spock through the ages" featuring "original archival dialogue from Leonard Nimoy [reintroduced] as Commander Spock, bringing his iconic performance back to the game." Further, "Ethan Peck joins Star Trek Online as Lieutenant Spock, while Piotr Michael steps into the role of Captain Spock" to round out the Spock through the Ages feature of the update. This is just one of several exciting updates to celebrate Star Trek's 60th anniversary, with the following updates planned to arrive to STO on 9/22 as well: Rediscovered continues the remaster of Star Trek Online’s fan-favorite “The Ultimate Klingon” storyline. Lisa LoCicero reprises her role as Lieutenant Miral Paris, with Jon St. John returning as B'vat. The update also introduces the new five-player Space TFO, “Know Thy Enemy,” and the Rediscovered Event. The announcement arrives during Cryptic Studios Star Trek Day livestream (via YouTube), which will include several special guests throughout the day, including Dave Blass (Production Designer for Star Trek: Picard), Chi Chan and Scott Hil (Art Director and UX Designer for Star Trek: Outposts Unknown), and more. If you're a longtime Star Trek fan looking for some original archived content from the legend himself, Leonard Nimoy, the Rediscovered update is a must-play experience when it arrives later this month, and it's the perfect way to celebrate Star Trek's enduring legacy after 60 years. Star Trek Online Systems Released February 2, 2010 ESRB T For Teen due to Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes Developer(s) Cryptic Studios Publisher(s) Gearbox Publishing, Perfect World Entertainment, Atari Engine Cryptic Multiplayer Online Multiplayer