Being called on by the Hero of Planet P, is a tall order, and we know troopers are excited to jump in and prove their skills to General Rico. The Federation wants to shed some more light on the program to prepare troopers on what to expect if they choose to partake in the Special Operations Group.
Our Special Operations Group serves as the solo play tutorial in Starship Troopers: Extermination. This mode will make up a multi-chapter journey, with its first chapter “Answering the Call” releasing on October 11. While even the most experienced troopers can join the program, it is mainly designed for beginners, introducing our game mechanics, bugs, missions, and the expansive Starship Troopers Universe in an approachable and engaging way. In this mode, players will answer the call from General Rico himself to join the ranks of the S.O.G. Throughout the 25 missions included in the first chapter, new recruits will follow the general’s instructions across various mission levels, all set underground, including tunnels, and caves, facing against an Arachnid hive for the first time.
Learning the Ropes
Since the Early Access launch, we received a lot of feedback from players, which has been instrumental in shaping up the game to make it more fun and accessible. The solo play tutorial mode is a great example of this evolution. We received several common questions from new players, such as “How do I build a base?”, “How did this Bug kill me?”, and “What is this Ore thing?”, all of which are answered within our solo play tutorial.
Meet The NPC Comrades
The fight against the Bug can only be won together with your team; this is something you will learn early on in your journey. General Rico wants you to work as a team to accomplish the missions. That’s why in his S.O.G., you are not alone; Moose, Scorch, and Jensen are your trusted NPCs in the solo play tutorial.
New troopers will be able to learn the basics of customizing not just your own loadout but your NPC’s loadout as well with the best setup for the mission. This solo play tutorial will also allow troopers to familiarize themselves with their weaponry, utility and perks in a more controlled environment. Remember our mission: everyone fights, no one quits!
A Trooper Handpicked for the S.O.G.
We want our troopers to make use of their time as part of the S.O.G. and to make the transition to our multiplayer and Galactic Front more smoothly. When our newly enlisted Troopers try multiplayer mode, they can join arms alongside fellow troopers with a solid understanding of the different Bug types, the fundamentals of base building, and the various mission objectives they will encounter.
Chapter 1 of the solo mode, “Answering the Call,” is just the start of your successful and, hopefully, long career in the S.O.G.; more chapters and content are planned for future updates. We will share more when we’re ready.
Are you an experienced trooper who has mastered the basics? As a veteran, you might find S.O.G operations a bit of a breeze, but General Rico will tell you “You don’t want to be in a fight, but if you are, you fight to win.” S.O.G. delves deeper into the narrative and lore of Starship Troopers: Extermination, enriching the experience for veterans and newbies alike.
If you haven’t yet, you can learn more about your fellow troopers who will be accompanying you in Rico’s Special Operation Group by checking out the Declassified S.O.G. dossiers here:
- S.O.G. Dossier - Demolisher Jackson “Moose” Callahan
- S.O.G. Dossier - Ranger Taral “Scorch” Ashcroft
- S.O.G. Dossier - Medic Olivia “Jensen” Jensen
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We hope this developer blog answered some of the questions about what both new and veteran players can expect with our solo play tutorial S.O.G game mode. We wish you the best of luck under the command of General Rico, and we’re sure you’ll do the Federation proud.
As a reminder, Starship Troopers: Extermination is still in Early Access and is available for $29.99 USD until October 11, 2024 when we will leave Early Access and the price increases to $49.99 USD. The standard version of Starship Troopers: Extermination is available for pre-order, and you can find your local retailer HERE. Remember, you can support the Federation and our mission against the Bug menace and wishlist Starship Troopers: Extermination; Or if you’re already enlisted, the Federation welcomes you to give us a review on Steam today!
In addition, The Collector’s Edition of Starship Troopers: Extermination is now available for PS5, Xbox X|S, and PC! Troopers will be able to pre-order from September 24th, 2024 to October 27, 2024 on the Limited Run Games website HERE!
Lastly, If you want to chat with your fellow Troopers and S.O.G. hopefuls, you can find more troopers in our Starship Troopers: Extermination Community Discord.
