Territory Mode - Dev Diary #3
Welcome back, Troopers!
It has been two months since we rolled out the Open Beta for Territory Mode, and over 10,000 of you have already joined the fight. We want to send a big thank-you to everyone who’s been battling the Arachnids and sending us invaluable feedback. Your reports from the frontlines continue to shape and improve Territory Mode.
We’re now focusing on making the mode easier to learn, refining difficulty, and adding more content. Meanwhile, we’re also working behind the scenes on our next DLC - but that’s a story for another day.
[h3]A Note from the Engineering Corps: Savegames[/h3]
We’ve heard your requests, and our engineers have been hard at work behind the scenes to add savegame support for Territory Mode. This upgrade means you’ll be able to save your progress and pick up right where you left off - no more losing hours of hard-fought territory gains because a sneaky Tanker decided to pop out of nowhere! We know you’ll appreciate fewer “rough moments” on the road to crushing the Arachnids.
[h3]Turret Troubles and Triumphs[/h3]
One of the recent changes in Territory Mode is how turrets now behave when destroyed by Bugs. Rather than exploding into a pile of scrap, they enter a “disabled mode”. Technicians, Engineers - or the fancy new repair drones, see below - can bring them back online, preserving any precious upgrades you invested in. Additionally, our artist is hard at work on improved visuals for these disabled turrets. You’ll be able to tell at a glance which turrets can be repaired and returned to combat readiness, making it easier than ever to rebuild your defensive line after a crushing Arachnid assault.
[h3]New Turret upgrade: Repair Drone[/h3]
In tandem with the turret visual improvements comes the Repair Drone - a nifty upgrade you can requisition for your Mortar Turret. Once unlocked, this flying friend will buzz around a radius, actively patching up damaged turrets. It’s the perfect backup when the frontlines are swarming and your Combat Engineers are busy clearing out Bug hives.
[h3]More to Come[/h3]
We’ve been flooded (in a good way!) with feedback and player data from your two months in the field, and there’s still more on the horizon. We can’t wait to share future updates, balance tweaks, and brand-new surprises as Territory Mode continues to evolve. Keep those reports coming, Troopers.
Haven’t joined the Open Beta yet? Suit up and help us refine Territory Mode into the best experience it can be. With every Bug squashed, every turret repaired, and every feedback form submitted, you’re helping the Federation stay one step ahead of the Arachnid threat.
Service guarantees citizenship. Now, get back out there and do your part!
[h3]Join the Open Beta[/h3]
You can access all this new content by joining the Open Beta through the following steps:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1202130/Starship_Troopers_Terran_Command/
It has been two months since we rolled out the Open Beta for Territory Mode, and over 10,000 of you have already joined the fight. We want to send a big thank-you to everyone who’s been battling the Arachnids and sending us invaluable feedback. Your reports from the frontlines continue to shape and improve Territory Mode.
We’re now focusing on making the mode easier to learn, refining difficulty, and adding more content. Meanwhile, we’re also working behind the scenes on our next DLC - but that’s a story for another day.
[h3]A Note from the Engineering Corps: Savegames[/h3]
We’ve heard your requests, and our engineers have been hard at work behind the scenes to add savegame support for Territory Mode. This upgrade means you’ll be able to save your progress and pick up right where you left off - no more losing hours of hard-fought territory gains because a sneaky Tanker decided to pop out of nowhere! We know you’ll appreciate fewer “rough moments” on the road to crushing the Arachnids.
[h3]Turret Troubles and Triumphs[/h3]
One of the recent changes in Territory Mode is how turrets now behave when destroyed by Bugs. Rather than exploding into a pile of scrap, they enter a “disabled mode”. Technicians, Engineers - or the fancy new repair drones, see below - can bring them back online, preserving any precious upgrades you invested in. Additionally, our artist is hard at work on improved visuals for these disabled turrets. You’ll be able to tell at a glance which turrets can be repaired and returned to combat readiness, making it easier than ever to rebuild your defensive line after a crushing Arachnid assault.
[h3]New Turret upgrade: Repair Drone[/h3]
In tandem with the turret visual improvements comes the Repair Drone - a nifty upgrade you can requisition for your Mortar Turret. Once unlocked, this flying friend will buzz around a radius, actively patching up damaged turrets. It’s the perfect backup when the frontlines are swarming and your Combat Engineers are busy clearing out Bug hives.
[h3]More to Come[/h3]
We’ve been flooded (in a good way!) with feedback and player data from your two months in the field, and there’s still more on the horizon. We can’t wait to share future updates, balance tweaks, and brand-new surprises as Territory Mode continues to evolve. Keep those reports coming, Troopers.
Haven’t joined the Open Beta yet? Suit up and help us refine Territory Mode into the best experience it can be. With every Bug squashed, every turret repaired, and every feedback form submitted, you’re helping the Federation stay one step ahead of the Arachnid threat.
Service guarantees citizenship. Now, get back out there and do your part!
[h3]Join the Open Beta[/h3]
You can access all this new content by joining the Open Beta through the following steps:
- Right click on “Starship Troopers: Terran Command” in your Steam Library
- Click on Properties
- Click on Betas
- Click on drop-down menu and select "Beta - Open Beta"
- Steam should now automatically update the game
- Launch the game to play the Open Beta version
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1202130/Starship_Troopers_Terran_Command/
