Update 0.5.0: Hives of Valaka - Patch Notes — Starship Troopers: Extermination Steam update #763921

Attention all Troopers! Our biggest update yet, 0.5.0 - Hives of Valaka, launches tomorrow! This update brings a brand new 4-player tactical game mode, a couple of highly requested weapons, new Perks and Utilities, a new teamwork-focused reload mechanic for our Twin MG, a complete refresh of our XP system and its in-game presentation, and a variety of quality of life updates and bug fixes. Deployment drops at 10:00 AM PT (GMT-7) on Thursday, October 12. Key New Features Hive Hunt Game Mode Added a new game mode for 4 players, providing a close-quarters combat experience in Bug tunnels. The objective of Hive Hunt is for players to plant Nukes at Arachnid Hive Cores, and then extract before time runs out. Players can use new portable Light Beacons to assist in navigating the darkness, and will sometimes discover more helpful items scattered throughout the Hives near the bodies of less fort...