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Zen has a variety of functions, including purchasing races, ship classes, and costumes. It is not uncommon for 'free to play' games to sell equipment that gives buyers an edge over other players for real world cash in order to fund the game, and most 'pay to play' games have a system where players can buy aesthetic items, name changes, server transfers, and other equipment and services which don't directly affect game play. In some cases, Zen is the only way to access many ship classes, such as those found in the 10th Anniversary Legendary Starship Bundles or the Gamma Vanguard Pack .

  • Previously, one could also gain Zen through the Arc platform by doing Arc Quests , where Arc points could be exchanged for Zen. This option was only available on PC, and is no longer available.
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Cryptic Store

The Zen Store in game.

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Many of the items in the Zen Store are available in discount bundles. For most of these bundles, buying one of the items individually will prevent you from buying that bundle in the future, and in a few cases, this can lock you out of some bundle-exclusive items. These cases are noted below. Always do your research and shop wisely.

Overview [ | ]

The Zen Store can only be accessed in-game:

  • Press the Menu Button
  • Navigate down to Store > Zen Store

Items in the Zen Store can be filtered:

  • Select the drop down arrow, located underneath the first Tab on the left.
  • A Search Bar will appear, as well as a button to Reset the field to the right of the Search Bar.
  • Underneath the Search Bar is a drop down menu which can be used to filter between "Purchased" and "Not Purchased" items.

Then, to purchase an item:

  • Select one of the Tabs on the left hand side to see the appropriate available items.
  • Click "Buy" to purchase the item; or "Claim" if it's a previously purchased or free item.

The On Sale tab lists all items currently at a discounted price. The New Items tab lists recent additions to the store.

Directory of Zen Store Tabs [ | ]

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Originally posted by JustSomeDude : Go to the source, I haven't bought zen from steam in years because of issues like this. https://www.arcgames.com/en/games

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  1. How do I purchase Zen using my Steam wallet?

    In order to make a purchases using Steam, please be sure you are logged into the game via the Steam client. If you launch the game through Arc you will not be connected to Steam. Once you are in the game, access the cash shop and click the button to buy Zen. This will open the Steam overlay displaying the available purchase options.

  2. Zen Purchase through steam? :: Star Trek Online General Discussions

    Stick with buying Zen from Arc directly - get the 10% bonus on your purchase (extra 100 on 1000 purchase), I think it was an extra 300 on a 1000 purchase on their Valentines promo. Promo bonus do apply also to STEAM, and as someone previous mentioned if you not in the US chances are high that STEAM offers you a better deal ZEN for money. #8 ...

  3. Buying zen using steam wallet funds :: Star Trek Online General Discussions

    If you have done the same thing then try these steps. 1. Click on Steam at the top next to View. 2. Click on the In-game tab. 3. Put a check in the Enable Steam Community In-game box then click ok. 4. Log back into STO and try to buy zen with steam wallet again.

  4. I bought zen through steam, but it does not appear on my account

    So how to buy Zen through Steam anyway? Whenever I clicked the "Buy Zen" button ingame, it always opened the Arc Games billing site with no Steam Overlay ever opened, and no options to buy the Zen with Steam Wallet in the site. ... To make it more Star Trek feel. NO TIERS. When I was playing years ago. Ppl were breezing through the ranks to get ...

  5. Warning: Zen purchase through Steam -> STO Account Ban

    Over the weekend, I used my Steam account to buy Zen. The transactions completed with no apparent issues. I had ample money in my bank account. ... When I attempt to login to the Star Trek Online client, it says "Your account has been banned". ... Suppose I had bought Zen through Steam, and then requested a refund after spending the Zen. ...

  6. Does anyone know how buying ZEN through steam goes? : r/sto

    Launch game through your steam, open your C store and bottom right, there is a button says "Buy Zen." Click it and you can see several options. If memory serves, 5 quid for 500 Zen which is a bit steep price, but still faster than grinding. The good news is, it seems to work well enough.

  7. Zen

    In Star Trek Online, Zen is the method of currency used to purchase items from the Zen Store. Zen can be purchased from the Arc Games website using real world money. An alternative method of gaining Zen is the Dilithium Exchange, at which refined dilithium can be traded for Zen with other players at a player-determined rate (kept within a range of 25-500 dilithium per Zen).

  8. Can't purchase zen through steam wallet. : r/sto

    As far as technical problems go. Log out of Steam completely and try to relog in using the steam authenticator. If it doesn't work, try again later. Sometimes it has issues. restart steam and make sure your launching sto through it,if it still dont work then theres probably a problem somewhere.

  9. Unable to buy Zen through Steam? : r/sto

    You may also get a message that anything you buy with that zen will be bound to account. It is temporary. It has worked for me ever since. 1. Amnesis. • 9 yr. ago. If you have funds in your Steam wallet it will go through. What it has stopped is allowing you to add funds to your steam wallet as part of the transaction process through Arc. 1.

  10. Zen

    In Star Trek Online, Zen is the method of currency used to purchase items from the Zen Store. Zen can be purchased from the Arc Games website using real world money. An alternative method of gaining Zen is the Dilithium Exchange, at which refined dilithium can be traded for Zen with other players at a player-determined rate (kept within a range of 25-500 dilithium per Zen). Gold or Lifetime ...

  11. Zen buying via steam :: Star Trek Online General Discussions

    If zero balance you are presented with a second actual buy screen where you pick one of the zen amounts to buy. Then enter your card information. When approved it goes to the wallet. Next you are returned back to the original buy from Steam Wallet screen purchase to approve it. Then its done in a few moments.

  12. Zen Store

    The Zen Store, stylized in-game as STORE and formerly referred to as the Cryptic Store or C-Store is a micro-transaction store available to players in Star Trek Online to purchase items from and redeem special offers (such as giveaways or pre-order rewards). The Zen Store requires Zen (which can be purchased at a rate of $1.00 USD for 100 or through the dilithium exchange at a floating rate ...

  13. Would you recommend using Steam for Zen? : r/sto

    Simple and long answer: No, never. Nyzam45 • (Star Trek Online YouTuber!) • 6 yr. ago. If you do, you'll need to wait a long while before you purchace anything. Zen bought through Steam is "infected" with a tracking bit that spreads to anything and everything it's bought with within the first three weeks of purchase.

  14. Charge for Zen, Get a Bonus!

    From February 13th at 9am PT to February 17th at 9am PT, Captains will earn an extra bonus on purchased ZEN when you charge through Direct Credit Card, PayPal, Skrill, BoaCompra, Xsolla, Paysafecard, or Steam. *Please note that this Charge Bonus offer is ONLY available for the following payment processors: When you charge for Zen on PC, you can ...

  15. How to buy zen with steam wallet? :: Star Trek Online General Discussions

    Yep, validated and downloaded 2 missing files, and restarted. And am starting STO through steam, which still brings up the STO launcher for me to login. Yes, that's perfectly normal. And you also clicked the Buy Zen button from the Zen store and not from the start screen? If so, I really think you are out of luck.

  16. Arc Store

    Are you ready to shop for your Star Trek Online adventure? Visit the Arc Store and browse through a variety of items, bundles, and packs to enhance your gameplay. Whether you need a new ship, a new outfit, or some extra Zen, you'll find it here at the Arc Store. Don't miss the latest deals and offers for Star Trek Online players!

  17. Buying Zen via Steam Wallet : r/sto

    This is the unofficial community subreddit for Star Trek Online, the licensed Star Trek MMO, available on PC, Playstation, and Xbox. Share your glorious (or hilarious) in-game adventures through stories and screencaps, ask your game related questions, and organize events with your fellow Captains.

  18. Problems buying Zen with Steam Wallet? :: Star Trek Online General

    Star Trek Online. All Discussions Screenshots Artwork Broadcasts Videos News Guides Reviews ... But if you're buying Zen, Steam isn't the way to go. If you install the ARC client and buy Zen through there, then you can get "bonus" Zen (depending on how much you are spending) AND if they are running a "Charge Bonus" event (usually adds an extra ...

  19. Can't buy Zen through in-game Steam Wallet purchases

    I had this issue multiple times, in steam library enter in the options for the STO game (is the last option in right mouse click over the game name, dont known the exact word as my steam is in portuguese and i'm at work), in this menu you will see in the local files tab a option to verify the game files, usually will found that are 2 files corrupted and need to be downloaded again, one of them ...

  20. cant buy zen :: Star Trek Online General Discussions

    Star Trek Online. All Discussions Screenshots Artwork Broadcasts Videos News Guides Reviews ... cant buy zen zen store seems to be having an issue. cant buy it even though i have the money in my steam wallet. just times out and says transaction cant be completed ... Actually, in some cases, you get more zen through steam. For example, with the ...