Starship Troopers: Extermination News

Fire Warrior Bug: The Fire warrior evolved from the Warrior on the volcanic world of Agni Prime. The Fire Warrior is more than meets the eye; even though it has the same abilities as the Warrior, they are resilient to the lava pools and all Federation fire-based weaponry. There is no safe place to hide from these Bugs on Agni Prime!




Royal Guard Bug: The Royal Guard has one primary role in the Hive: to protect the Hive core and the eggs. The Royal Guard is heavily evolved from the Tiger, as it is bigger, stronger and more resilient to the Federation weaponry. The Royal Guard has a blood-curdling screech and will enter a frenzied state when fighting for its survival. If there is a Hive nearby, you can bet a Royal Guard is on patrol.





Inferno Bug: The Inferno Bug is an Arachnid evolution that bears resemblance to scorpions, acclimatized to the extreme heat. Its fire-resistant carapace not only repels most fire-borne attacks but also conventional small-arms. Glands near the rear of the Bug produce a highly viscous flammable liquid, similar in consistency to napalm, which then feeds into an organ that ignites and launches it.

Our game has friendly fire, which is a core concept of the game and the IP. Having friendly fire in a game comes with an added bit of realism and adds tension into the world but it also comes with consequences. That main drawback being when bad actors come into the game and decide to grief their fellow teammates by killing them over and over again. This is not a fun experience for anyone, and while we’ll continue to address these players through the reporting system, we also wanted to put the power back into the hands of our loyal Deep Space Vanguard!

What Inspired our Design Team? “The idea came from the community earlier on after early access launch, when people were labeling team killers as those under influence of control Bugs. This concept is incredible and true to the lore so the question was how do we lean into this while still accomplishing the goal to address aberrant behavior.

The thoughts were that the Federation would not tolerate traitors and would execute them. Whether they have been insidiously corrupted by Control Bugs at some point or have willfully turned their backs on their fellow citizens, these Traitors are high-priority targets that risk the safety and security of humanity if they were ever able to make it off planet. It's your job to execute them for the good of the Federation.”



[h2]Traitor Impacts[/h2]

• Players who kill any number of teammates or deal a certain amount of team damage during a game will be marked as a traitor to the Federation. (Server tunable)
  
• They will no longer be able to deal friendly fire damage
  
• They will lose the ability to use their build tool
  
• They will have a mark above their head visible to all other players marking them as a traitor
  
• A marked player will take full friendly fire damage
  
• Will no longer be able to receive healing from players
  
• Players will be marked as a traitor until the end of the match or until they are kicked from the current match by a loyal Federation Trooper shooting them!
  
• Traitors cannot rejoin the same match they were kicked from
  

[h2]Loyal Troopers Role[/h2]

• Hunt down the traitors and kill them with extreme prejudice
  
• Marked players can be killed freely by other players without any negative consequences.
  

Troopers, brace yourselves for an update of galactic proportions! It's time to lock and load, as we proudly unveil the latest and greatest coming in Update 0.6.0 - Battle of Agni Prime as it releases on Thursday, December 7th.

Stay on high alert, troopers! More intel will be transmitted in the coming week. Until then, we'll share the brief we received from command on what you can expect in the upcoming update.



New Planet - Explore the untamed world of Agni Prime. This is no ordinary planet, that is for sure. A fire-lit land where survival is an art, and only the most battle-hardened troopers can endure the scorching heat that awaits.

New Bugs - Agni Prime has fallen under the Arachnid horde, and one should be prepared as these Bugs have adapted to the smoldering lands and boast a new set of traits adapted to cause havoc. Stay frosty, trooper.

New Customization - Your battle-worn outfit is about to get a splash of style. Your Federation-issued uniform isn't just for protection; it's a statement, a symbol of your unyielding dedication to the Mobile Infantry and its cause. We’ve added new colors, decals and more to the Federation armory.

More Progression - For the most dedicated of troopers, elevate yourself to new heights as we increase the Career Rank Progression to 100, featuring new milestones rewards to obtain.

Communication Enhancements - Troopers can now communicate beyond the radio as we introduce Text Chat as well as Text-to-Speech and Speech-to-Text options to ensure your comms cut through the chaos of battle.

But that’s not all! We've listened to your feedback and made a slew of other tweaks and improvements as well as a Federation-approved alternative to deal with the traitors you have come across in this Arachnid war.

This battle will test the mettle of every trooper, but remember, in the face of overwhelming odds, the Mobile Infantry perseveres. Onward, soldiers, reclaim this fiery planet from the clutches of the Bug menace in the Battle for Agni Prime.

Troopers, listen up! Pyre Actual here. The Federation has been investigating and we’ve received this intel hot from the front! Transmitting the message now.

[MISSION CRITICAL: NEW PLANET: AGNI PRIME]

Troopers!

We've just pinpointed a new hostile planet, where the landscape itself is as lethal as the Arachnids that dwell there. The air crackles with the unending heat of perpetual flames, casting an eerie glow across the landscape like a volcanic volcanic ballet, a spectacle of otherworldly devastation.

We’ve found the Bug menace has not only survived but thrived in this primeval crucible. We’re facing fresh, relentless breeds, reducing everything in their path to smoldering ash. These new Bugs boast heat-resistant exoskeletons and flaming appendages, turning the very fires they live in into a weapon of destruction. It's a force we can't afford to underestimate.

These Bugs operate with a level of strategic chaos, seamlessly moving through the immense lava flows that stream through every inch of this hostile rock we call Agni Prime.

In addition, the Federation has received reports on encounters that stain the honor of humanity. That being traitorous individuals who, for reasons unbeknownst to us, have turned their backs on the Federation. These turncoats, driven by twisted motives or misguided ideals, have etched a dark chapter in our battle against the Bugs.

Let it be known that in the face of betrayal, we stand unyielding. Our history is not solely defined by the shadows cast by the treacherous; it is illuminated by the resilience of the loyal. The consequences of betrayal are severe, and we will ensure that those who stand against these traitors receive the full support of the Federation.

Troopers, together we shall emerge triumphant from the ashes. Gear up! For in the face of adversity, we find our strength. Our mission is clear, our purpose is unwavering. Let's make these bugs regret ever crossing paths with the Federation!

Onward, troopers, to glory and victory!

[END OF TRANSMISSION]

That's all we got on from HQ. We’ll be getting more commands soon but you heard them get prepped and ready! We’re taking the fight to them.

Pyre Actual Out.

…What was that? The Valaka caves… new threat? no survivors… we should pull the others out now. I’m not broadcasti-

We have the 0.5.2 Patch coming at 10:00 AM PT (GMT-7) on November 21st, 2023

This patch will fix a large number of issues along with a few improvements and adjustments to Starship Troopers: Extermination.

[h2]New Features[/h2]

• Epic Game Store support
  
• Crossplay with Steam players
  

[h2]Balance changes[/h2]

• Hive Hunt: Increased XP gained from destroying eggs from 1 to 10
  
• Hive Hunt: Increased XP gained from destroying a Hive Core to 50
  
• Speed Stim: Decreased speed boost from 1.5x to 1.15x, increased duration from 7.5s to 10s
  

[h2]Notable Gameplay/Quality of Life Improvements[/h2]

• Hive Hunt: Players can now respawn at the built resupply points (flags)
  
• Hive Hunt: Tweaked the number of enemy spawns, too many enemies were spawning sometimes
  
• Hive Hunt: Time limit extended to 20 minutes
  
• Watkins Trigger can now be manually detonated (hold interaction button when you are incapacitated)
  
• Friendly Fire is disabled during Extraction in all game modes
  
• Added next/previous screen buttons to the match results
  

[h2]Notable Bug Fixes[/h2]

• Bug Unburrow FX were playing in locations that bugs wouldn’t actually spawn
  
• Fixed the Sandstorm mutator not appearing for all players
  
• Trooper names were not appearing consistently on the HUD, only the class icon
  
• Bugs now deal damage to the Deployable Shield utility
  
• First person view was not fully aligned to the trooper model, making other troopers appear shorter than yourself
  
• Hive Hunt: a bubbling sound effect was playing after a hive core was destroyed
  
• Sentry (tower) MG was not running out of ammo
  
• First person weapon audio was sometimes disappearing if too many sounds were playing
  
• Morita XXX was a bit quiet compared to other weapons
  
• Ultrawide monitors: The trooper model was stretched in the mission results screen
  
• A beep sound sometimes kept playing after returning from a match