The highly anticipated second update to the Early Access release of Starship Troopers: Extermination (ST:E) has been announced by Offworld Industries in collaboration with Sony Pictures Consumer Products. This update, labeled as 0.4.0, is the most comprehensive yet, introducing three significant features to enhance the core gameplay experience for Vanguards. Let’s take a closer look at what’s in store for players.
Horde Mode: A Chaotic Test of Skills and Wits
The headline feature of Update 0.4.0 is the introduction of Horde Mode, a thrilling survival-based combat mode that challenges players to face hordes of enemies that increase in difficulty as the battle progresses. This mode provides an ultimate test of combat skills and strategic thinking. Vanguards must fortify their bases and take on legions of invading Bugs, proving their worth as true exterminators. With each wave, the intensity rises, pushing players to their limits.
Player Profiles and Stat Tracking
Update 0.4 also brings player profiles and stat tracking to the game. Vanguards can now keep a close eye on their personal extermination metrics, including total kills, revives, deaths, wins, losses, and extractions. Additionally, players can find out which enemy types they have dispatched the most and see statistics categorized by weapon type, Game Mode, and Class. This tracking system provides valuable insights into individual gameplay and allows players to compare their performance against others.
Collaborative Development and Community Feedback
Offworld Industries has been actively engaging with the ST:E community during the Early Access phase, seeking player feedback to help shape the game’s future. With the game’s eventual transition into version 1.0, player input remains crucial in refining features and mechanics. The team is dedicated to iterating on community requests and adding new content in the coming weeks and months.
A Price That Reflects Development Stage
As of the Relentless Hordes update, Starship Troopers: Extermination is available in Early Access for $29.99 USD. This special price may increase as more content is introduced leading up to the 1.0 launch. It reflects the ongoing development and content additions that players can expect in the future.
Unite as Vanguards, Fight as One
In Starship Troopers: Extermination, players assume the role of Troopers in the Deep Space Vanguard, an elite Special Forces group within the Mobile Infantry. Shoulder-to-shoulder, they wield Morita Assault Rifles to face relentless swarms of bloodthirsty insectoid aliens on the hostile planet Valaka. Working together, players complete objectives, gather resources, and fortify their base of operations before escaping to the extraction point. As the defenders of humanity and the United Citizen Federation, they leave no ground safe for the Arachnid menace.
Key Features in Starship Troopers: Extermination
- Cooperative Gameplay: Team up in squads of four to defend the base, complete objectives, gather resources, and exterminate Bugs.
- Three Playable Classes: Choose from Hunter (Assault), Operator (Support), and Bastion (Defense) classes to tailor your playstyle.
- Build Defenses: Utilize resources from planetside refineries to construct walls, towers, ammo stations, and more.
- Class Progression System: Unlock new weapons, equipment, and perks to become an elite warfighter among the Deep Space Vanguard.
- Diverse Bug Types: Encounter Drone, Warrior, Gunner, Plasma Grenadier, and Tiger enemy Bugs during missions.
- Escalating Infestation Levels: The threat level increases during missions, bringing bigger and more dangerous enemies to the fray.
- Large-scale Battles: Explore a massive map with five unique zones and engage in swarm-based combat with hundreds of enemy Bugs on screen.
- Ground War: Retake bases and refineries, deliver resources, and complete side objectives to reclaim control from the Bug menace.
- Ping System: Communicate effectively with teammates using the ‘Ping’ system to call out points of interest, objectives, and incoming enemies.
Starship Troopers: Extermination continues to evolve, thanks to the collaborative efforts of Offworld Industries and the passionate ST:E community. With Update 0.4.0, the game further solidifies its position as an exciting and action-packed cooperative multiplayer experience. Keep your eyes on the horizon as more content and updates are on the horizon for this interstellar war against the Arachnid threat.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows
