Offworld shares details on the just released Update 1.4 for Starship Troopers: Extermination. This new update is set to be "ready to deploy" and brings with it "smarter enemies, powerful new tools, and long-awaited features that give troopers an even greater edge on the frontlines."
Some of the highlights of Update 1.4 include a new Fednet Heroism Feature, underbarrel attachment for the Morita MK1, better pathing for the bugs, and a variety of quality-of-life improvements.
The key details can be found below on the update along with a trailer. There are also the full patch notes if you want the nitty gritty details. Starship Troopers: Extermination was fully released out of Early Access in October 2024.
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
Update 1.5 – Key Features:
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:
- 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.
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
