This week, during the PC Gaming Showcase, developer Auroch Digital and publisher Dotemu announced ‘Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!’, a brand-new retro first-person shooter coming to PC via Steam, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5 consoles in the early months of 2026.
Set 25 years after the events of the original Starship Troopers film, this heroic campaign follows war veteran Samantha Dietz as she recounts her hunt for the dreadful Assassin Bug during the First Bug War. Relive her experiences as you annihilate the Arachnids on their familiar home world of Klendathu and journey to all new worlds like Planet P and beyond in this streamlined solo campaign, with access to a devastating arsenal of 14 weapons (including the iconic Morita rifle), 11 Tactical Supports and a Mech vehicle in a gloriously gory 3D pixelated combat simulation.
Have a gander below for all the details on Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!.
You’ll witness humanity’s noble efforts to safeguard the galaxy first hand. Wield the diverse and unique Mobile Infantry arsenal to burn, dismember and cripple the Arachnid threat in first-person, high-action warfare through the eyes of Sammy.
The Arachnid menace has spread far from their home planet of Klendathu, invading human territory across the galaxy. Once inspiring colonies of human beauty, ingenuity and collaboration, now lie torn apart by the merciless and unprovoked Bug threat.
Sign up today and protect not just our world, but the future of the human race.
A Faithful Training Simulation
Recruits like you are vital to the Federation. We expect the best, and we give the best! Our Games and Theory department have been working hard to develop an in-depth training course. Troopers on the path to Citizenship will find a unique experience within Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!
Authentic retro FPS experience
lead your squads through epic battlefields in a solo campaign packed with missions, secrets and (of course) BUGS!
Devastating anti-Bug arsenal
wield over 30 iconic weapons and items, from the classic Morita rifle to mechanical bipeds, tactical nukes and more
Sharply loyal story
experience a unique and original story honoring the Federation’s commitment to save humanity from the Bugs
Video and audio starring General Johnny Rico himself
witness the legend return in full, high-quality FMV and meet new Federation hero, Major Samantha Dietz
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