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 until January 5th, 2026. There’s no better time to jump in, level up your Troopers, and unlock new loadout slots along the way. Personally, my holiday gaming goal is to max out all my weapons and unlock another loadout so I can finally build the perfect Ranger Tank.

And of course, with the holiday season upon us, I want to extend a heartfelt happy holiday to all of you citizens of the Federation. Thank you so much for playing, supporting, and being part of our community, it truly means the world to us. Here’s to leveling up, blasting Bugs, and enjoying the season together!

Oh one last thing, As you know, we love Timbits around the office. Our intrepid team members are always spreading cheer with delicious boxes to share! Likewise, we can't wait to share some spicy Timbits with all of you in the new year! Here is a little tease for you all, see you in January!

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![discord.gg]

As 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.

Federation 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 & Nuclear Det Packs (previously this change only affect Scorpions).

• Fixed an issue where Progression Unlock Viewer could incorrectly show a grayscale or monotone Icon instead of displaying the correct full-color icons for Company Emblem Unlocks, Class Perks, and Weapon Modifications.

• Improved the “Increase Member Capacity” Icon for the Company Unlocks.

• Fixed an issue where Scan Pulse wasn’t correctly granting XP per bug scanned.

• Players may spawn in the wrong location in SOG Mission 30. Restarting mission will spawn you back at the ship.

• Chemical Connoisseur Galactic Perk showing wrong amount in the UI tooltip; it should only grant +2 Max Stim Carry Capacity.