Starship Troopers: Extermination – Tactical Upgrades Hit the Frontlines

The fight for humanity's survival isn't slowing down — and neither are the developers at Offworld. In collaboration with publisher Knights Peak, they're expanding the scale of the conflict in Starship Troopers: Extermination. Shortly after the introduction of Update 1.3, Update 1.4 is locked, loaded, and ready to deploy. This next step in the ongoing battle brings smarter enemies, powerful new tools, and long-awaited features that give troopers an even greater edge on the frontlines.

Summary of the changes that players can expect in Update 1.4:

• Fednet Heroism Feature – Troopers can now equip FedNet cameras to document heroism on the battlefield, increasing unit morale and XP gains. Capture the action, earn rewards, and turn every mission into a propaganda masterpiece!!!
   
• Underbarrel Attachment for Morita MK1 – Troopers who’ve reached Weapon Mastery level 6 or higher with the Morita MK1 can now equip an underbarrel attachment through the loadout menu. Warning: additional weight shifts the rifle's balance forward, slightly reducing accuracy while moving and shooting.
   
• Improved Bug Pathing – Bugs will navigate more effectively and get stuck less often in the environment.
   
• General Gameplay Enhancements – A range of quality-of-life improvements and balancing tweaks designed to refine core mechanics and elevate the overall tactical experience on the battlefield..

A new trailer can be found here https://youtu.be/sKi1wLSZ2IQ or in the Press kit Starship Troopers: Extermination - Google Drive

The full list of changes is available in the official patch notes.

The battle isn't over yet — update 1.5 is on the horizon, bringing even more firepower and gameplay improvements.

Update 1.5 – Key Features:

• New weapon -  Morita MK2  – A brand new, powerful weapon, seen briefly in the movies, is added to the players' arsenal to help turn the tide against the arachnid threat.
   
• Galactic Front – Phase 1 Overhaul  – Major improvements to accessibility and usability of Company Operations based on community feedback.
   
• Eliminate the need to purchase for Company Ops  – Company operations will now be displayed as a rotating list in the game menu, linked to the player's progress milestones.
   
• New Quickplay Option for Company Ops  – Jump into operations faster with a streamlined matchmaking experience tailored for Company Ops.
   
• Dynamic Sky System Added to X-11 – A new visual layer to the battlefield debuts with dynamic, evolving skies, with continued refinements planned over time.
   

And that’s not all — the developers have one more surprise. Based on players' feedback and analytics, it’s clear: players want Hive Hunt to support 16-player matchmaking. So, starting in 1.5, Hive Hunt will become a 16-player-only mode!
This is Part 1 of an even larger revamp aimed at making Hive Hunt a core part of the 16-player experience. We want it to feel bigger, bolder, and more intense, so please keep the feedback coming as we continue to refine it!
Key Hive Hunt Changes:

• Players must now carry Nukes to each hive and detonate them.
• The rest of the squad will need to protect the Nuke carriers to ensure a successful strike.
• Spawn tables are getting updated to raise the challenge but be warned: the mode may feel a bit easier until the full changes land in 1.6

 
Inspired by the Starship Troopers movie, Starship Troopers: Extermination is an action-packed co-op FPS where players join the Deep Space Vanguard to fight relentless Arachnid hordes across hostile planets. Developed by Offworld, the game launched in Early Access on May 17, 2023, with its full release on October 11, 2024, for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Offworld shop, and for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.