Starship Troopers: Extermination News

Starship Troopers: Extermination Development Update (September 2025)

[h2]Hey Troopers,[/h2][p] Hopefully, everyone is enjoying update 1.6 and diving deep into the galactic front to fight back against the Bug. That one was a massive lift from the team, and we’re already hard at work behind the scenes on the next update. Our director has been testing new spawn combinations, and thanks to server-side adjustments, we’ve been able to squash issues faster than ever before.[/p][p]But enough about 1.6 - Let’s talk about what’s next.[/p][p][/p][h3]Update 1.7 arrives at the end of October, and it’s a big one.[/h3][p] For the first time since launch, we’re adding a brand-new map that rivals Agni and Planet X-11 in scale. Only this time, it’s not a planet. Troopers, prepare yourselves for the fight of your life within the walls of the Sparta.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The Sparta is a massive spaceship. Every deck, corridor, and compartment is crawling with Bugs. There’s nowhere to hide, and the mission is clear: take back the ship from the Arachnid menace. General Rico’s SOG teams are already aboard, fighting tooth and nail to secure a foothold, but they’re outnumbered and need the DSV’s support.[/p][p]On the Sparta, Troopers will be able to deploy into AAS, Horde, Hive Hunt, and SOG Missions.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]One final thing, Troopers: For all the latest Sparta and Scorpion news, we strongly recommend you check that you are signed up for our newsletter! Info will be dropped soon for troopers to learn about the upcoming fight coming to the Federation.[/p][p]We can’t wait for you to get your hands on this update. Thanks again for all your support.[/p][p][/p][h2]Troopers stay sharp out there. - \[O] PMO[/h2][p][/p][p][/p]

Hotfix Update 1.6.1 - Patch Notes

[p]Update 1.6.1 will be available for troopers to download at 10 AM PT (GMT-7) on Monday, August 25th.[/p][p]This patch is a collection of bug fixes. If you'd like to discuss Update 1.6.1 with your fellow troopers, please feel free to join the Starship Troopers: Extermination Community Discord![/p][p]If you enjoy this update, please leave us a review on Steam. We greatly appreciate all the feedback we have received as we have developed Starship Troopers: Extermination throughout the year and on all the Galactic Fronts![/p][p][/p][h2]Highlights [/h2]

[p]Addressed the inconsistent Warrior Bug weak point behavior.[/p]
[p]Bugs will no longer unburrow into a closed Bug Hole.[/p]
[p]Corrected Royal Guard weak point behavior; they now register hits consistently, not only from the front.[/p]

[h2]Gameplay & General Fixes[/h2]

[p]Implemented a second collision pass on Agni Critical Strike.[/p]
[p]Addressed inconsistent invisible walls around the top edge of the Valaka Critical Strike Arena that allowed players to get trapped out of bounds and see backfaces.[/p]
[p]Addressed multiple spawn location irregularities across all planets.[/p]
[p]Dropship location in Valaka Critical Strike no longer intersects with the drilling platform.[/p]
[p]Fixed Valaka Critical Strike, where dying in a lava pool prevented respawn.[/p]
[p]Fixed missing texture on bug hole body part explosions.[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue in Horde where the remaining VO plays even after the base has been destroyed.[/p]
[p]Fixed issue where Bugs were not being counted in the Extermination side objectives.[/p]
[p]Fixed issue where deaths caused by cave collapses during Critical Strike consumed team respawn tickets.[/p]
[p]Holo Trajectory Mod indicator no longer appears at troopers’ feet on spawn.[/p]
[p]Restored VO playback for objective completions in Critical Strikes.[/p]
[p]Resolved issue where players who died and fell into the ship could not respawn.[/p]

Starship Troopers Extermination copies Left 4 Dead's neatest trick in new update

Back when Left 4 Dead came out in 2008, one of its most notable features was an AI game system referred to as the 'Director.' This Director worked to keep the co-op game fresh, no matter how many times players shot and slashed through its levels, by dynamically adjusting elements like item and enemy spawn points or music cues based on individual player skill and status. Now, in an effort to improve player experience in a similar way, the Helldivers 2-style co-op game Starship Troopers: Extermination has added in its own version of L4D's director through a new update.

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Starship Troopers: Extermination implements a 'total overhaul' to its spawning system, adding a Left 4 Dead style AI director: 'We realized that our original spawning system, while functional, was starting to show its limit'

Starship Troopers: Extermination has always had a bit of "we have Helldivers 2 at home" energy; ironic considering how much Helldivers 2 channels the tone and ideas of the Paul Verhoeven film Extermination is based upon. While I enjoyed Offworld's large-scale, team-based multiplayer in my Starship Troopers: Extermination review, it was a frequently uneven experience beset by technical issues and the wrong kind of bugs...
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Starship Troopers: Extermination Development Update (August 2025)

[h2]Hey Troopers,[/h2][p]We’ve got a lot of exciting things coming your way in the next few months, and we wanted to give you a glimpse into what’s in development across our upcoming updates. Whether you’re a veteran of the Arachnid wars or a fresh recruit just hitting the frontlines, there’s never been a better time to Do Your Part![/p][p][/p][h3]Looking Ahead – Update 1.7 Drops Late October[/h3][p]October brings with it a beast of an update. Update 1.7 is shaping up to be a major milestone, and here's a sneak peek at what's inside:[/p]

[p]New Boss Bug: The Scorpion [/p][p]Making its deadly debut in Starship Troopers: Extermination, the Scorpion is our next epic boss bug. Inspired by its short—but unforgettable—appearance in Starship Troopers 3: Marauder, this massive Arachnid is built to challenge even the most coordinated squads.[/p]
[p]New Galactic Front[/p][p]A new warzone joins the battle, complete with new Galactic Perks, Missions and Mutators to challenge every Trooper in the Deep Space Vanguard.[/p]
[p]New Major Map [/p][p]Our most atmospheric battlefield yet. This map draws heavy inspiration from the Starship Troopers: Invasion animated feature film. Expect close quarter combat and a whole lot of spine tingling encounters with the Bug. Are you afraid of the dark?[/p]
[p]QoL Improvements & Bug Fixes [/p][p]We’re continuing our mission to make the game smoother, more stable, and more fun to play. Expect dozens of community-requested improvements and fixes across the board.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Stay Frosty – More to Come[/h3][p]We’ll be revealing more details about Update 1.7 and beyond this September. Until then, gear up, stay alert, and as always…Kill every last one of them dirty Bugs![/p][p][/p][h3]\[O] PMO - Project Lead[/h3][p]Developer Updates are subject to change based on player feedback and development shifts.[/p][p][/p]