Starship Troopers: Terran Command — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
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| Technical Patch Update V6.1.11 | 2026-04-28 | Troopers!A technical patch is now live, focusing on bug fixes, system stability, and preparations for the upcoming "The Eradicators" DLC. See the extended changelog below.Upcoming Expansion: The Eradicators DLCWhile we continue updating the base game, we're also gearing up for our next major release. The Eradicators DLC brings a wealth of new content: a brand-new environment, a new story, additional player and Arachnid units, expanded Territory Maps, and a host of new technologies and objectives.To support the game and stay up to date on the release, head to the product page and wishlist The Eradicators DLC today.ChangelogAddedUpgraded to Uni |
| The Eradicators DLC - Join the Closed Beta | 2026-03-04 | Troopers! Starting today, sign-ups are officially open for "The Eradicators DLC" beta! As the first Battle Group DLC, this expansion focuses exclusively on new Territory Mode content. Straight from the R&D labs of planet Ghutana, The Eradicators bring ruthless new methods to the frontlines: exterminate the Arachnids with deadly chemical substances and radiation weapons, or utilize top-secret biological tech to take control of the Bugs and turn them against their allies.Join the Beta here.Included in this DLC:New planet/environment7 new player units4 new Arachnid units10 new Territory MapsNew technologiesNew objectivesNote: this DLC does not i |
| The free Territory Mode update is now live for all players | 2025-10-21 | Launched in June 2022, Starship Troopers: Terran Command brought the RTS genre back into the spotlight, winning the hearts of strategy fans and securing over 85% positive reviews on Steam. Now, a new era begins for the game. This major free update introduces a brand-new game mode that grants players unprecedented freedom to mix and match content from the base game and all of its DLCs. This innovation lays the foundation for more frequent updates and fresh content in the future — ensuring that the war against the Arachnids is far from over.Territory Mode Territory Mode offers a new way to play, with a focus on freedom of choice and tactics. It |
| Territory Mode releases on October 21st | 2025-10-14 | Next week, the new Territory Mode will become accessible for free to all players on the main game branch. After a period of closed and open beta testing, we are now eager to gather feedback from our broader community while we continue to add more content, features and improvements.A quick recap: Territory Mode offers a new way to play, with a focus on freedom of choice and tactics. It is played on new maps crafted specifically for the game mode. You’ll battle the Arachnids for control of Territory Points - which provide a steady flow of resources - adding a fresh strategic layer to the game.Choose your Battle GroupA Battle Group consists of a |
| Starship Troopers: Terran Command & RuneQuest: Warlords will join EGX | 2025-10-10 | If you're planning to be in London between October 24th and 26th, you can’t miss the chance to come to EGX-MCM. We are making a special appearance and we are bringing something thrilling for fans of Starship Troopers: Terran Command and RuneQuest: Warlords.Starship Troopers: Terran Command will be available for attendees to play at the booth, offering a sneak peek at the campaigns from the base game and the two DLCs: Raising Hell and Urban Onslaught. Furthermore, the Territory Mode will be available to play, a new, revolutionary game mode that adds a strategic layer of depth to the game.RuneQuest: Warlords will be available for attendees to p |
| Territory Mode - New Open Beta | 2025-09-26 | Attention Troopers!A big update for the Territory Mode is now available on the Open Beta branch. New maps, a brand new progression system - to introduce and unlock content more gradually - as well as dynamic tutorial objectives have been added.Currently only a part of the base game’s “Ground Pounders” battle group content is available, but we’ll be updating the mode regularly over the coming weeks, adding more maps, units, technologies and Battle Groups.How to join the Beta:To participate in the beta program, go through the following steps:Right click on Starship Troopers: Terran Command in your Steam LibraryClick on PropertiesClick on BetasC |
| Patch Update v5.1.3 | 2025-09-10 | 5.1.3 - ad6d6396 - Release Troopers!A patch has been deployed to fix a number of issues following the release of the major campaign update.We are aware this does not yet resolve all issues that have been reported so far but we are working on a bigger patch to address these as soon as possible. ChangelogBase game missions:\ Pacification: Fixed incorrect “reinforcements disabled” display.\ Tide Breaker: Increased supply at start of the second defensive line.\ Razor River: Increased starting supply.Urban Onslaught missions:\ Traffic Stop: Fixed case where the mission could get stuck.Texts & tooltips:Fixed in-game description for achievement “An |
| Major free content update is LIVE! | 2025-08-26 | Attention Troopers!The first major free update of 2025 has officially dropped! It adds new units to the base game and both DLCs, along with mission improvements across all campaigns. For more details on all the new content, check out our previous news post.In addition to the new content, we’ve made significant optimizations to improve performance—especially during long sessions and on large maps.Want to try out the new units? An Update Overview popup is accessible through the ‘Find out more” button in the main menu and provides a set of featured missions to take them into battle. For an in-depth experience of all the changes, a full playthrou |
| Updated Campaign: Releasing the Beta | 2025-07-15 | Content Update Beta begins today!Attention Troopers!Another major free content update is now LIVE on the Open Beta branch! This update brings new units, mission improvements, and performance improvements to the base game and both DLCs.Note that all Territory Mode content has been disabled in this beta update, but expect another major update for this upcoming new game mode soon. Please see the bottom of this post if you want to access the old Territory Mode beta on a separate Steam branch.Base game: New units & improvementsThe Kwalasha campaign adds new units with unique roles. The M4A Grinder is a light weapons platform capable of delivering |
| New Roadmap - 3rd Anniversary Update | 2025-06-09 | Troopers!Next week, the 16h of June, is the third anniversary of Starship Troopers: Terran Command. To celebrate this - and to show you how we remain dedicated to supporting and expanding upon the game - we are sharing the year 4 roadmap today.Without further ado, check the infographic below! But don’t stop there, as we go into more detail about its content further down in this post.Campaign Update | Summer 2025The first free update brings new content and improvements to the base game and both of the existing DLCs. New player units have been added to the Kwalasha campaign - and several are also available in the DLC campaigns. Many Kwalasha mi |
| Dev Diary #5: Territory Mode Battle Groups | 2025-05-26 | Troopers! It’s about time for a big intel drop on the upcoming Territory Mode. A lot of work is going into the new game mode behind the screens. In today’s Dev Diary we will delve deeper into the concept of Battle Groups, and how these form the core of the Territory Mode experience. New modes, new menus The introduction of the new game mode has necessitated a redesign of the main menu. We’ve already highlighted this in a previous Dev Diary, but further changes have been made based on player feedback and new design requirements. When clicking the “GO TO WAR!” button, a new screen will require you to select a game mode: Story campaigns, challen |
| Territory Mode - Dev Diary #4 | 2025-03-24 | Troopers! A lot of work is happening behind the scenes to bring major improvements to the upcoming Territory Mode. Today, we’re excited to share a few new teasers with you! Territory Mode Progression We're currently focused on refining Territory Mode to enhance gameplay depth and variety. Our key priorities include: Improved onboarding – Ensuring that mechanics, units, and challenges unique to the new mode are introduced more gradually and intuitively. Greater mission variety – Developing a system that supports diverse objectives and dynamic narrative events for a more varied experience. New Territory Mode maps – The base game and all DLCs wi |
| Territory Mode - Dev Diary #3 | 2025-02-19 | Welcome back, Troopers! It has been two months since we rolled out the Open Beta for Territory Mode, and over 10,000 of you have already joined the fight. We want to send a big thank-you to everyone who’s been battling the Arachnids and sending us invaluable feedback. Your reports from the frontlines continue to shape and improve Territory Mode. We’re now focusing on making the mode easier to learn, refining difficulty, and adding more content. Meanwhile, we’re also working behind the scenes on our next DLC - but that’s a story for another day. A Note from the Engineering Corps: Savegames We’ve heard your requests, and our engineers have been |
| Territory Mode Beta - Major Update | 2025-01-20 | Troopers, Assemble! Today, as part of the RTS-Fest celebration, we have released a major update for the Territory Mode Open Beta. This includes balance changes, new features, new gameplay mechanics and new Territory Maps. Open Beta Update The Open Beta has been live for three weeks, and we’ve received invaluable feedback—thank you to all participants! A detailed roadmap is coming soon, but for now, expect monthly updates with more maps, technologies, battle groups, and gameplay improvements. Your feedback is essential as we refine gameplay, balance, and technical stability. Keep it coming! For those who need a quick recap: Territory Mode is a |
| Territory Mode Open Beta has started | 2024-12-20 | Lock ‘n load, Troopers! Starting today, you can play the brand new Territory Mode on the Open Beta branch! Over the past few weeks, you've received intel about the developing Territory Mode. Now, we're kicking off the open development process for this new game mode, and we need your feedback to make it the best it can be. Keep in mind that this first version of the Open Beta is by no means completed. More maps, units, battle groups and DLC support will be added gradually over the next months. Occasional technical issues may also be experienced, but please don’t let that stop you from enlisting - we’ll stomp those Bugs together! This Open Beta |
| Territory Mode Open Beta starts next week | 2024-12-11 | Fuel the dropships, Troopers - the Territory Mode open beta will start next week! This beta focuses on the new Territory game mode - and a major update of the Kwalasha campaign, adding many new units and the materiel resource introduced in the Urban Onslaught DLC. This campaign update assures that gameplay remains consistent with the unit changes and additions we are doing for the Territory Mode. Territory Mode offers a fresh gameplay experience designed specifically for replayability. A variety of exclusive maps has been created exclusively for Territory Mode, where you can choose new battle groups and assemble your forces deploying units fr |
| Territory Mode Revealed at Slitherine Next | 2024-12-10 | Watch Slitherine Next now. In this year’s showcase event, we unveil exclusive details about the highly anticipated Territory Mode which is currently in development and set to revolutionize the world of Starship Troopers: Terran Command. Want to catch up on all the announcements? Watch the full stream of the event! https://www.youtube.com/embed/bNMPY51noiw?si=FTa3mq0ivM2Uso6K |
| Territory Mode preview: Join us for Slitherine Next | 2024-12-09 | Get ready for exclusive insights, a first look at new features, and an in-depth preview of what Territory Mode will bring to the battlefield. Join us for Slitherine Next event December 10th at 6:00 PM CET. https://www.youtube.com/embed/bNMPY51noiw?si=FTa3mq0ivM2Uso6K |
| Territory Mode - Dev Diary #2 | 2024-12-03 | Welcome back, Troopers! We’re excited to share some more insights on Territory Mode, the new game mode that will be released as part of a free update, next year. Want to jump in early and help us develop this new game mode? Then sign up for the closed beta here! https://www.slitherine.com/beta/starship-troopers-terran-command A short recap: Territory Mode is a new game mode specifically designed for replayability. A range of new maps has been created specifically for Territory Mode. In these maps, you can choose which units to use from the base game and from all DLCs that you own. For example, you can play with the Raising Hell DLC mercenarie |
| Territory Mode - Dev Diary #1 | 2024-11-19 | Troopers! Stand by for a briefing about the upcoming Territory Mode! This brand new game mode will be released early next year as part of a major free update, adding a ton of new content to both the base game and the two currently released DLCs. It is specifically designed to focus on player choices, customization and replayability. It also allows you to use Federation and Arachnid units from the base game and the different DLCs on the all Territory Mode maps. Want to jump in early and help us develop this new game mode? Then sign up for the closed beta here! https://www.slitherine.com/beta/starship-troopers-terran-command New maps & Territor |