Hello Troopers,
Spring is in the air, which means it’s March—and time for another Development Update!
First, a quick message from Sky Marshall Ramsey:
“Attention, Deep Space Vanguard: The Disputed Sands Galactic Front is not progressing as we had hoped. Let me remind you all: failure is not an option. Get in there and do your part—we cannot afford to surrender Valaka to the Bug!”
Now, onto the next big release: Update 1.3. This update will be packed with optimizations, bug fixes, and highly requested features. The biggest surprise? The introduction of our dynamic sky and weather systems!
Also in Update 1.3, we’re introducing the Staged Reloads mechanic. This new system divides reload animations into stages, allowing you to interrupt a reload and pick it up later from where you left off, rather than restarting from the beginning.
Reloads will feel more immersive and consistent. For example, when a trooper ejects the weapon’s magazine during a reload, it will automatically empty the weapon’s ammo. This overhaul will apply to all weapons in the game.
Stay tuned for more news about this update through all our usual social channels. While we don't have an exact release date yet, we expect it to arrive around the end of March or early April. As we get closer to finalizing the date, we’ll share more details on Discord and the Steam forums.
What's next?
With Update 1.4, we're excited to introduce the Underbarrel Attachment for the Morita MK1. This has been one of the most requested weapon attachments since the game debuted in Early Access. Reworking our weapon system to add a secondary firing mode wasn’t easy, but the effort has paid off. Thanks to this update, we’re also able to introduce the Morita MK2 and Morita MK3 later this year. Plus, this lays the groundwork for adding secondary firing modes to other weapons in the future.
Now, what’s next? Here’s something fun that we’ve kept under wraps for a while!
We've had many requests for a Cameraman/Woman class, and I personally believe these men and women are among the bravest Troopers in the history of the Federation. We wanted to bring this fantasy to life while staying true to our combat-first structure. After much consideration, we’ve found a solution that honors the role and provides a valuable battlefield benefit—without requiring Troopers to set aside their Morita.
With Update 1.4, we’re introducing Broadcast Heroism—an opportunity for players to step into the role of a cameraman for the Federation. Troopers will be able to recover Federal Network Broadcast Cameras in the field and use them to film their fellow Troopers as they battle the Bugs. While filming, it’s important for the squad to protect the cameraman, because broadcasting heroic feats for the Federal Network grants a Morale XP Booster to Troopers on the battlefield. Cameras will begin appearing as Side Objectives in ARC and Horde modes, and can also be found hidden around the battlefield in other game modes.
The passion and enthusiasm of the community inspire us every day to keep improving and delivering the best possible experience. We look forward to seeing you in the game and sharing many more incredible moments together. Thank you, once again, from the bottom of our hearts.
For the Federation,
Peter Maurice (OWI_PMO)
Project Lead, Starship Troopers Extermination
IMPORTANT: This roadmap is subject to change based on the development progress and testing outcomes.
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