To celebrate the game’s second anniversary, Offworld and Knights Peak are expanding the shooter with airstrikes during base defense and a cosmetic Supporter Pack.
Starship Troopers: Extermination celebrates its second anniversary with the new Update 13, which introduces a fresh yet familiar foe.
With this update, developer Offworld and publisher Knights Peak are introducing the flying Hopper bug into the game—a creature you’ll recognize from the 1997 movie.
Danger from the air: Flying Hopper Bugs shake up base defense
“They hunt isolated troopers with sudden dive attacks, snatch their victims, and carry them off,” it says. “Their speed and ability to reach unprotected positions make it clear that elevated locations offer little protection when the enemy can fly.”
This also increases the vertical combat pressure in base defense scenarios, as they attack from above in tight formations. They prefer to target isolated troopers on elevated terrain and carry them off.
So you’ll need to keep an eye on the sky—shooting them down could save your comrades. But be careful: Their falling bodies inflict heavy damage on any trooper caught beneath them.
Patch Notes and Gore Supporter Pack: New Cosmetics and Support Through 2027
You can find detailed information about the update in the patch notes on the official website.
The new Gore Supporter Pack is also now available. It costs 4.99 euros and includes additional cosmetic items:
- Gore Helmet Sticker
- Gore Weapon Skin
- Gore Helmet Visor
- Gore Uniform Color Palette
- Gore Nameplate: Emblem
- Gore Nameplate: Frame
- Gore Nameplate: Background
- Gore Player Banner: Medal
- Gore Player Banner: Ribbon
- Gore Player Banner: Background
Finally, the development studio assures us that work on the game will continue in the future—especially in light of the 30th anniversary of Paul Verhoeven’s cult classic in 2027.
