Unleash Chaos in Starship Troopers Extermination: A Bug Hunt Like No Other
This month may be packed with high-profile game releases, but if you're itching to make a difference in the galactic war against bugs, Starship Troopers Extermination has you covered. Now available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, the game drops you into a bug-infested battlefield where teamwork, strategy, and chaos reign supreme. In a post-Helldivers 2 era, Extermination differentiates itself by offering a massive 16-person squad mechanic and incorporating base-building elements into its gameplay loop.
"We're full 16-player, we have a different gameplay loop, we have building as a core component of our loop," Peter Maurice, the game's lead, explained in an interview with GameSpot. Beneath the surface, the game reveals two distinct layers of gameplay: bug-killing action and strategic base-building. While Helldivers 2 and Extermination share certain features like a galactic war metagame and cheeky satire, Extermination stands out as a licensed adaptation of the iconic Starship Troopers universe, made famous by Paul Verhoeven's 1997 film.
One of the game’s standout features is the sheer volume of carnage. As waves of bugs are killed, their bodies accumulate on the battlefield, adding a tactical layer that forces players to adapt. Whether you're navigating around piles of insect corpses or using them as impromptu barriers, the battlefield constantly evolves, challenging players in new ways.
In addition to multiplayer mayhem, the full release of Starship Troopers: Extermination offers a solo campaign featuring none other than Casper Van Dien reprising his role as Johnny Rico. This campaign serves as a crash course for players, helping them master the art of exterminating bugs alongside their fellow Roughnecks. Remember: the only good bug is a dead bug!
