Paramount Digital Entertainment, Bad Robot Interactive, CBS and Naked Sky Entertainment announced the launch of Star Trek: D-A-C, coming to XBLA this May and to PSN and PC shortly thereafter.

Inspired by the upcoming “Star Trek” movie from Paramount Pictures, Star Trek: D-A-C is a top-down space shooter where players take the captain’s chair and engage in intense online multi-player or co-op battles.

Tom Lesinski, President Paramount Pictures Digital Entertainment:

“The upcoming ‘Star Trek’ film has ignited interest among a new generation of fans as well as longtime fans of the original. With that same goal in mind, Star Trek: D-A-C was designed to appeal to ‘Star Trek’ fans and gamers alike. The pick up and play arcade-style game play lets fans take the command and boldly go!”

Up to 12 players will be able to compete in thrilling team combat. There are three game play modes – single player, online multiplayer and online co-op. For each mode, there are three different game types – Team DeathMatch, Assault and Conquest. Players can choose from three ship types for each faction, including the new U.S.S. Enterprise featured in the “Star Trek” film. Each ship – the powerful Flagship, the nimble Fighter and the devastating Bomber – offers its own unique capabilities for players to master and manipulate as they fight for victory. In addition to featuring the new U.S.S. Enterprise, Star Trek: D-A-C incorporates music and signature sounds taken directly from the new “Star Trek” film.