Being called on by the Hero of Planet P is a tall order, and we know Troopers are already jumping in and proving their skills to General Rico. The Federation wants to shed some more light on the program to prepare new Troopers on what to expect if they choose to partake in the Special Operations Group.
Our Special Operations Group is the single-player tutorial in Starship Troopers: Extermination. This mode makes up a multi-chapter journey, with its first chapter “Answering the Call” already available to play. 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 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, “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, and we’ll share more when it’s 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
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.
Take the fight to the Bugs!
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