Starship Troopers: Extermination News

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Starship Troopers: Extermination is a 16-player co-op FPS that puts you on the far-off frontlines of an all-out battle against the Bugs! Squad up, grab your rifle, and do your part as an elite Deep Space Vanguard Trooper to take back planets from the Arachnid threat!

[h2]Offworld out.[/h2]

[h2]Attention, Troopers![/h2]

The Federation has teamed up with Steam, and we're deploying into the Steam Spring Sale starting March 13th - 10 AM PT (GMT-7) and running until March 20th - 10 AM PT (GMT-7)! During this time, Starship Troopers: Extermination will be available at 60% off. Now is a perfect opportunity to gear up and join the fight.


The Bug menace is relentless, and we need YOU on the front lines! Gather your squad and enlist in the ultimate 16-player cooperative battle, where every trooper plays a vital role in pushing back the swarm. Will you stand shoulder to shoulder with your fellow soldiers, or will the Arachnids overrun us all?

Need reinforcements or want to stay updated with the latest Federation intel? Join the ST:E Community Discord! and connect with other troopers in the fight for humanity’s survival!

[h2]Service guarantees citizenship—are you ready to do your part?[/h2]

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[h2]Hello Troopers,[/h2]

Spring is in the air, which means it’s March—and time for another Development Update!

First, a quick message from Sky Marshall Ramsey:

“Attention, Deep Space Vanguard: The Disputed Sands front is not progressing as we had hoped. Let me remind you all: failure is not an option. Get in there and do your part—we cannot afford to surrender Valaka to the Bug!”

Now, onto the next big release: Update 1.3. This update will be packed with optimizations, bug fixes, and highly requested features. The big surprise is the introduction of our dynamic sky and weather systems! Stay tuned for more news around this update through all the normal social channels.
While we don't have an exact release date yet, we expect the update to arrive around the end of March or early April. As we get closer to finalizing the date, we’ll share more details on Discord and the Steam forums.

What's next? Well, there's a lot coming your way!

With Update 1.4, we're excited to introduce the Underbarrel Attachment for the Morita MK1. This has been one of the most requested weapon attachments since the game debuted in early access. It wasn't an easy task reworking our weapon system to add this secondary firing mode, but the effort has paid off. Thanks to this update, we're also able to introduce the Morita MK2 and Morita MK3 later this year. Plus, it opens the door to the possibility of adding secondary firing mods for other weapons in the future.

Now, what's next? Here's something fun that we've kept under wraps for a while! We've had many requests for a Cameraman/women class, and I personally believe that these men and women are some of the bravest Troopers in the history of the Federation. We wanted to give our Troopers the Cameraman/women fantasy while still staying true to our combat-first structure. We've chosen a solution that we believe satisfies the role and provides an invaluable benefit worthy of setting aside their Morita.

In Update 1.4, we’re introducing Broadcast Heroism—an opportunity for players to step into the role of a cameraman for the Federation. Troopers will have the opportunity to recover Federal Network Broadcast Cameras in the field and wield them to film their fellow Troopers as they battle the Bugs. While filming, it’s important for Troopers to protect the cameraman, Broadcasting heroic feats for the Federal Network provides an Morale XP Booster for Troopers on the battlefield. Cameras will begin appearing as Side Objectives in ARC and Horde, and can be found hidden around the battlefield in other game modes.


The community's passion and enthusiasm inspire us every day to keep improving and creating the best experience possible. We look forward to seeing you in the game and sharing many more incredible moments together. Thank you once again, from the bottom of our hearts.

See you in-game!

[h3]Peter Maurice, OWI_PMO[/h3]

Please be mindful that everything below is subject to change based on the development progress and testing outcomes.

Update 1.2.1 will be available for troopers to download now!

If you'd like to discuss Update 1.2.1 with your fellow troopers, please feel free to join the Starship Troopers: Extermination Community Discord!



[h2]General Fixes[/h2]

• Fixed an issue where AMD FSR with Frame Generation would significantly lower AMD GPU performance.
  
• Fixed a crash with AutoSaveEnded in ATRHUD.
  
• Fixed an issue where the Bug Attack audio sound would play when swarming a player.
  
• Fixed a crash caused by the Chi-Hong Grenade Launcher PlayFiringSound.

[h2]Hello Starship Troopers: Extermination Community![/h2]

Wow, can you believe it’s already February? Time flies when you're battling Bugs in the Federation! We’ve been busy working behind the scenes, and I wanted to take a moment to update you all on a few things.

[h3]Hero of the Federation Difficulty:[/h3]

First up, let’s talk about the Hero of the Federation difficulty. We released it to our closed Beta group, and to put it simply, the reception was… mixed. Our fantastic Beta testers gave us tons of valuable feedback, and after reviewing it all, we’ve decided to pull it back and spend some more time improving it.

The consensus was clear: while the difficulty ramp-up was not noticeable, it didn’t quite deliver the challenge we were hoping for. Some testers felt it didn’t feel much more challenging than Hard mode. We’ve always been committed to making this new difficulty more than just a stat increase for the Bugs, no one wants bullet sponge enemies. To that end, we’re introducing new mechanics and refining some core systems to make it a true challenge. We’re going to keep working on it, and once we have the adjustments ready, we’ll send it back to our Beta testers to make sure we’re on the right track. Stay tuned for future updates as we work to make it the thrilling experience we’ve promised.

[h3]UI Optimizations:[/h3]

Now, on to something we’ve been focused on for a while: performance improvements. As I’ve mentioned in previous updates, optimizing and fixing bugs is a priority for us, and version 1.3 is no exception. One of the most noticeable changes you’ll find is a significant UI optimization. The interface should now feel much snappier and more responsive, whether you're in the heat of gameplay or navigating the menus. This should make everything feel smoother and more enjoyable.

[h3]A Special Surprise in 1.3:[/h3]

I’ve mentioned this feature/system many times before on live streams, and I’ve been eagerly waiting for the day we could finally get it in-game. Well, that day is here, and I’m thrilled to announce that we’ve added something I find absolutely really cool to the game (though, let’s be real, I’m biased). I don’t want to hype it up too much, but it’s something I’ve wanted for a long time, and I’m sure it’ll be something you’ll love, too. You’ll see it in 1.3, Time of Day shifts and dynamic weather is coming to the game. I can’t wait to hear what you think. While the Bugs and weapons will always be the stars of the show, I truly believe our planets deserve some love too, and this new feature is a step toward that! As we get closer to release 1.3 in March (tentative release window) we will be talking more about real time weather, Below is a glimpse into the new system.


Lastly, I just want to take a moment to thank all of you for your continued support. Your feedback, enthusiasm, and dedication mean the world to us. We couldn’t do this without you, and as always, we’re working hard to make Starship Troopers: Extermination the best it can be. Stay tuned for more updates and keep those Bug-squashing boots on!

Until next time, and keep fighting the good fight,

[h3]Peter Maurice, OWI_PMO[/h3]

Please be mindful that everything below is subject to change based on the development progress and testing outcomes.