- Scheduled EOS Outage - 21 September 2026
Hey Troopers,We wanted to give you a heads-up that Epic has informed us of a scheduled outage starting at 6 am UTC on 22 September 2026, lasting 90 minutes. During this time, matchmaking and server sessions will be unavailable. Epic’s Original Message: Epic Online Services is scheduled for maintenance on 22 September 2026, 6am UTC. During the maintenance window, there will be degraded availability for up to 90 minutes for the following services: SessionsLobbies During this window, existing player sessions will time out and clients will be disconnected. New session creation, invites, searching, and matchmaking will also be temporarily unavailable during that time. For more information, visit https://status.epicgames.com Thanks folks, have a great day!
- Update 12 Hotfix 1 Patch Notes - 21 August 2026
Update 12 Hotfix 1 will be available for troopers to download August 21st at approximately 12 PM PTIf you'd like to discuss Update 12 Hotfix 1 with your fellow troopers, please feel free to join the Starship Troopers: Extermination Community Discord!Gameplay & General FixesFixed Toxic Sunrise Supporter Pack not unlocking in Steam builds.Fixed various localization issues with the Galactic Front stories.Fixed incorrect displays of Japanese localization.Fixed the floating MHQ screens in Horde.Fixed navigation issues in X-11 Quarry tunnel.
- Update 12 Patch Notes - 20 August 2026
Game Update 12 will be available for troopers to download at 10 AM PT (GMT-7) on August 20th, 2026.This Game Update is a collection of content, performance, and optimization improvements and bug fixes. If you'd like to discuss Update 12 with your fellow troopers, please feel free to join the Starship Troopers: Extermination Community Discord!X-11 Map Expansion New Missions3 AAS1 ARC1 Horde1 Hive HuntX-11 ExpansionBug activity has been expanding across the surface of X-11. Zones that were previously quarantined are now swarming with Bugs. This is unacceptable. The Federation has set X-11 as the focus of the next Galactic Front and has made the reclamation of the lonely asteroid outpost a top priority. The newly rediscovered areas contain a number of lost Federation assets. The vast tunnel network contains abandoned research labs and Bug cages strewn about. The Terrarium replicates a plan…
- Starship Troopers: Extermination Development Update (August 2026) - 13 August 2026
Hey Troopers!I wanted to take a few moments to talk about the most recent update to our roadmap and, more importantly, reflect on just how much work has gone into Starship Troopers: Extermination since the game launched.Over the past two years, we’ve regularly updated and expanded the game, and we’re now on the eve of releasing Update 12 since our official launch. That’s an incredible amount of content and improvements: bug fixes, optimizations, quality-of-life improvements, new weapons, new enemy Bugs, new missions, and new maps.When you take a step back and look at everything the team has accomplished, it’s pretty incredible to see.But enough reflecting on the past, let’s look toward the future!Update 12 - August With Update 12, we bring the fight to X-11. We’ve nearly doubled the size of the map, opening up a whole new set of build locations, combat areas, and places to take on missi…
- Update 11 Hotfix 1 Patch Notes - 26 June 2026
Update 11 Hotfix 1 will be available for troopers to download now.If you'd like to discuss Update 11 Hotfix 1 with your fellow troopers, please feel free to join the Starship Troopers: Extermination Community Discord!Gameplay & General FixesFixed an issue causing DSV Records to reset.Fixed Explosive Kill missions to count Demolition damage type.Fixed an issue where Ammo Stockpiles can be unbuilt.
- Starship Troopers: Extermination is 67% off this Steam Summer Sale! - 25 June 2026
Troopers!This Steam Summer Sale, we’re doing our part, and so can YOU! From June 25th - 10 AM PT (GMT-7) and running until July 9th - 10 AM PT (GMT-7), save up to 67% on Starship Troopers: Extermination! In addition Starship Troopers: Extermination Sky Marshal Edition is 50% off!We also just released Update 11 introducing Field Showers, more weapon mods, daily missions and more! So come and join the Federation and our fight against the arachnid menaceThroughout the Steam Summer Sale we'll also be enabling Double XP! So join the Federation today and climb the ranks!The arachnids are relentless, but together we stand stronger. Join the ST:E Community Discord to connect with fellow troopers, share strategies, and be part of the fight for humanity’s survival. Whether you’re a recruit or a seasoned veteran, your feedback and reviews help us grow, improve, and build a better community for all…
- Update 11 Patch Notes - 25 June 2026
Game Update 11 will be available for troopers to download at 10 AM PT (GMT-7) on June 25, 2026.This Game Update is a collection of content, performance, and optimization improvements and bug fixes. If you'd like to discuss Update 11 with your fellow troopers, please feel free to join the Starship Troopers: Extermination Community Discord!Field ShowersThe Federation would like to remind all active duty members that Troopers are required to keep their combat uniforms ready for inspection at all times. The Federation understands that due to shifting battlefield conditions, keeping combat uniforms free of detritus can often be a monumental undertaking. To support these efforts, a compact Field Shower has been approved for immediate deployment.The Field Shower is a new buildable structure available for every Build Zone. Once constructed, the Field Shower provides Troopers with access to batt…
- Update 1.10.3 Patch Notes - 14 May 2026
Update 1.10.3 will be available for troopers to download at around 10 AM PT (GMT-7) on May 14th, 2026This patch is a collection of tuning and bug fixes. If you'd like to discuss Update 1.10.3 with your fellow troopers, please feel free to join the Starship Troopers: Extermination Community Discord! Quality-of-LifeAdded a Server ID to the scoreboard. Players can now more easily report performance issues to us! Known IssuesSome weapons might get stuck in an infinite reload animation if you spam fire while reloading, swapping weapons fixes this.Highlights Fixed Utility Utilization and Utility Satchel not affecting Stim Dart and Scan Dart pistols.Fixed an issue in S.O.G. Agni Prime Mission #2 where the Gas receptacle at the midway point would ask for an Ore canister leading to a unbeatable mission.Horde mode now waits for navigation to initialize before starting the first phase, Fixing the…
- Update 1.10.2 Patch Notes - 6 May 2026
Update 1.10.2 will be available for troopers to download at 10 AM PT (GMT-7) on May 6th, 2026!If you'd like to discuss Update 1.10.2 with your fellow troopers, please feel free to join the Starship Troopers: Extermination Community Discord!Server Performance ImprovementsOptimizations to replicated variables on weapons.Optimizations to server performance during ARC Slam.Console Performance TroubleshootingGreetings Console Troopers! As a friendly reminder to our console troopers out on the field If you are experiencing any performance or connection issues please try the following steps below to help remedy said issues!Delete your Saved Cache. Click HERE for instructions!.Hard Reset your consoleToggle your video setting to Quality and then back to Performance. DLCPath to Citizenship MEGA Supporter PackWant to get on the fast track to Citizenship? Your first step is to join the Mobile Infan…
- Hotfix Update 1.10.1 Patch Notes - 9 April 2026
Update 1.10.1 will be available for troopers to download at 10 AM PT (GMT-7) on April 9th, 2026.This patch is a collection of bug fixes. If you'd like to discuss Update 1.10.1 with your fellow troopers, please feel free to join the Starship Troopers: Extermination Community Discord!Known IssuesSometimes the M-11E Babar might spawn at precarious locations on X-11. They still should be mountable.Highlights Added ‘Resupply Babar’ Xp reward for resupplying an M-11E Babar with Ammo.M-11E Babars are now enabled on X-11.Canister kills should no more instantly mark the player as a traitor.AudioAdded SFX for trooper punch when reloading the Liberator.Gameplay & General FixesM-11E Babar FixesFixed an issue where Troopers inside an M-11E Babar could not Ping.Added additional spawning locations for M-11E Babars on Agni Prime.Fixed issues where M-11E Babars were spawning in the sky at some spawn loc…
- Introducing Operation Stalwart Sanitation and Bomber Bites! - 1 April 2026
Troopers!While Terran Command is still reviewing your overwhelmingly enthusiastic response to last year’s breakout hit, Bugs & Kisses 2: Would You Like to Know More… About My Feelings?, we regret to inform you that a sequel is… temporarily delayed pending morale evaluations, psychological reviews, and several strongly worded complaints from Terran Command.However, discipline is the backbone of functioning society. And nothing says discipline like proper hygiene.Gear up, trooper! Because cleanliness is no longer optional… it’s survival.Welcome to Operation Stalwart Sanitation! A brand-new limited-time game mode that drops you straight into the aftermath of humanity’s dirtiest victories. The battlefield isn’t just crawling, it's caked. Plasma scorch marks, Arachnid residue, burnt Bugs, and the unmistakable remains of glorious combat litter every inch of the frontlines.And Command has issu…
- Starship Troopers: Extermination's latest update adds a big stompy mech, ideal for squashing the shooter's newly polished bug holes - 28 March 2026
I liked Starship Troopers: Extermination when I reviewed it back in 2024, even though it was technically uneven and added a truly awful single player experience that it did not need. Regardless, there's something about Extermination's take on tower defence that felt distinct from anything else I've played... Read more.
- Update 1.10 Patch Notes - 26 March 2026
Update 1.10 will be available for troopers to download at 10 AM PT (GMT-7) on March 26, 2026.This patch is a collection of content, performance, and optimization improvements and bug fixes. If you'd like to discuss Update 1.10 with your fellow troopers, please feel free to join the Starship Troopers: Extermination Community Discord!Marauder M-11E BabarThe Marauder Program makes its debut in Starship Troopers: Extermination with the deployment of the M-11E Babar. The Babar is a powerful bipedal vehicle battle hardened and customized for the unique needs of the Deepspace Vanguard. These bipeds are tough! With thick armored plating and packing some serious firepower, the Babar is guaranteed to smash bugs, dead!But stay vigilant! Always be cognizant of your limited ammunition and poor mobility! Rely on your Troopers on the ground to keep you repaired, and keep any Engineer nearby to keep yo…
- Starship Troopers: Extermination Development Update (Quarter One: 2026) - 13 February 2026
Hey Troopers,Welcome to the first Quarterly Development Update for 2026. We kicked off the year with a fantastic January with the arrival of a mutated Bombardier variant, new weapon mods and a bunch of other very cool Quality-of-Life features. We are just getting started as we have some major additions coming to the game this year and we are hard at work on the first huge addition coming in Update 1.10 at the end of March 2026. Marauder ProgramThe Marauder Program makes its debut in Starship Troopers: Extermination with the deployment of the M11E Babar. The tech for this Vanguard modified Babar is top secret but we can share some of these public specs with you. Vehicle SpecsWeight: 10.3 tonsHeight: 3.65 mWidth: Across Shoulders - 2.33 mArmor: ClassifiedPower Source: Classified Fission M11E WeaponryThis Federation Biped comes armed initially with a M64B Vulcan III Rotary Cannon, M779 Ult…
- Hotfix Update 1.9.1 Patch Notes - 4 February 2026
Hotfix Update 1.9.1 will be available for troopers to download at 10 AM PT (GMT-7) today February 4th, 2026.This patch is a collection of bug fixes. If you'd like to discuss Update 1.9.1 with your fellow troopers, please feel free to join the Starship Troopers: Extermination Community Discord!Quality-of-LifeAdded a Skip prompt to the intro cinematic when the game is loaded.Fixed an issue with the Twin MG Turret audio continuously firing when incapacitated.Fixed an issue with dry reloads not adding one-in-the-chamber for relevant weapons.Fixed an issue with reloading and swapping with high latency, causing the underbarrel to overwrite the reserve ammo.Fixed an issue where the ammo counter didn’t count down smoothly, causing ammo desync.Fixed an issue that prevented Inferno Ambushes and Royal Guard Ambushes from appearing correctly.
- Update 1.9 Patch Notes - 28 January 2026
Update 1.9 will be available for troopers to download at 10 AM PT (GMT-7) today January 28th, 2026.This patch is a collection of content and bug fixes. If you'd like to discuss Update 1.9 with your fellow troopers, please feel free to join the Starship Troopers: Extermination Community Discord!ArachnidsFire BombardierThe Arachnid’s endless evolution shows no limit to their madness. A startling confluence has resulted in the emergence of a new Bombardier variant, the Fire Bombardier. Instead of the mercy of an immediate explosive death, these sadistic bugs prefer to burn their victims alive leaving a zone of flaming devastating in their wake making it harder for allies to rescue their downed compatriots.Can encounter Fire Bombardiers with specific Mission Mutators (for now)New Ambush MutatorsBe advised, early reports are indicating that the Arachnid’s may have developed new tactics. Keep…
- Starship Troopers: Extermination is 67% off this Steam Winter Sale! - 18 December 2025
Troopers!This Steam Winter Sale, we’re doing our part, and so can YOU! From December 18th - 10 AM PT (GMT-7) and running until January 5th, 2026 - 10 AM PT (GMT-7), save up to 67% on Starship Troopers: Extermination! Join the Federation and see what the latest Update 1.8 brought to the game.Double XP WinterThe Federation has enabled DOUBLE XP until January 5, 2026. This will give fresh recruits a head start in unlocking better means to getting rid of the Bug menance; or for all you veterans, a boost in re-enlisting for the Federation troopers! Development Update - December 2025\ PMO provided an update for December 2025, and what the Troopers in the Deepspace Vanguard can expect from the Federation. Read all about hit here.The Bugs are relentless, but together we stand stronger. Join the ST:E Community Discord to connect with fellow troopers, share strategies, and be part of the fight fo…
- Starship Troopers: Extermination Development Update (December 2025) - 12 December 2025
Hello Troopers!I hope everyone is having a blast with the latest update, Death from Above. It really caps off an incredible year of updates! This update arrived fully loaded with features such as our new company progression system, the new Fleet Relay and Air Strike objectives, and of course some cool quality of life updates. Over the course of this year, each update has been a combined effort to enhance both client and server performance while bringing exciting new content to the game. During the year, we introduced a dynamic weather system, new maps, a new Bug, a revamped Hive Hunt, new weapons, new missions, and even a brand-new game mode. Needless to say, we’ve packed a lot of new content into the game and addressed many long-standing issues along the way.Right now, the Galactic Front is in full swing, continuing through the holiday season, and our Double XP Winter Event is running…
- Hotfix Update 1.8.1 Patch Notes - 8 December 2025
Update 1.8.1 will be available for troopers to download today!This patch is a collection of general bug fixes. If you'd like to discuss Update 1.8.1 with your fellow troopers, please feel free to join the Starship Troopers: Extermination Community Discord!SpartaAs the battle to retake the Sparta continues, reminders of our sacrifices stain her corridors. We must never forget the untold debt our troopers have paid for every valuable inch of ground.New set dressing in all Sparta maps. Enjoy scenic signs of battle, tour the bloodstained cafeterias, and pay homage to our brave Trooper’s final resting places.Lure Grenades & Nuclear Det PackFederation intelligence confirms that Tankers are also considered a “larger Arachnid form” too and have also gained the uncanny ability to discern the difference between food, and holograms of food.Tanker bugs are now less likely to target Lure Grenades &…
- Update 1.8 Patch Notes - 1 December 2025
Update 1.8 will be available for troopers to download at 10 AM PT (GMT-7) today December 1st, 2025.This patch is a collection of content, performance, and optimization improvements and bug fixes. If you'd like to discuss Update 1.8 with your fellow troopers, please feel free to join the Starship Troopers: Extermination Community Discord!Server Performance ImprovementsBug holes won’t consume CPU time checking for replicated attributes when they are not active.Optimized hives when they become inactive/destroyed.Dynamic level assets shouldn’t consume CPU cycles to update on the server.New Critical StrikeTroopers will now be able to venture on a new Critical Strike as we bring the fight to the frosty planet of Boreas! Do us proud troopers!TAC Fighter StrikesDanger Close Troopers! Federation Fleet Command has dramatically improved their combat support packages to enable more Close Air Suppor…
