Helldivers 2 rival Starship Troopers Extermination reveals post-launch roadmap

While Helldivers 2 might be in a much better place after a few months of community consternation, it’s been enough time since launch that you and your freedom-loving crew might be looking forward to the next great co-op game. Extermination of Starship Troopers it can be just that answer. Just reaching full release after more than a year of early access, it offers co-op FPS action in the iconic sci-fi setting with support for up to 16 players at once. With a “very positive” Steam rating to its name, developer Offworld now outlines its plans for the future, with “an exciting 2025”.

“Today marks a historic moment for us as we officially welcome Troopers on PlayStation and Xbox to join the battle against the bug,” says Starship Troopers developer Extermination about the release of version 1.0. “There is nothing more rewarding than seeing the battlefield transformed by your tactical victories and teamwork.” While its overall rating remains very strong, with 84% of user reviews recommending co-op play, many recent players express their disappointment at the number of bugs, crashes, and performance issues still present in version 1.0.

“We want to emphasize that we are committed to continuously improving the game with quality-of-life updates and performance fixes to ensure a seamless experience for all players, regardless of where you choose to play,” says Peter Maurice, Offworld Project Lead. “This fall, stay tuned for performance improvements and bug fixes as we prepare for an exciting 2025.” Alongside this, the team presents its latest roadmap full of major post-launch plans.

For the rest of 2024, the team is mainly working on performance improvements and optimization, probably the most pressing issue right now, as players continue to report bugs, lags, and frame drops along with other bugs (and not of the type you want to see). ). Progress on the galactic front is ongoing, along with new side missions, enemy glitches, and continued work on the Enterprises. There will also be some quality of life improvements, including a cargo locker that will allow you to quickly switch between different gear configurations.

In the first quarter of 2025, there are plans to introduce new skills and perks, and five new levels of class progression. You can also expect the arrival of Morita series accessories under the barrel, and you’ll likely want them as the bug holes start opening up on the map. Speaking of which, a new map is coming in the second quarter of 2025, along with a new bug type and the second chapter of the SOG solo play tutorial.

There’s certainly a lot to look forward to, though Maurice teases: “We’ve got a few surprises in store too, so stay tuned. On behalf of the entire development team, we thank each and every one of you. It’s been a privilege to work on this game and with our amazing community. Here’s to many more years of fighting arachnids together. See you in the game, Trooper.

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