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Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! Announced as Retro Single-Player FPS for 2026

The campaign shifts focus to Samantha Dietz decades after the film, with FMV appearances by Casper Van Dien as Johnny Rico.

Overview

  • Auroch Digital is developing the game with Dotemu publishing for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and PC via Steam.
  • The reveal trailer premiered during the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted and features Casper Van Dien as General Johnny Rico in full-motion video.
  • Coverage describes an intentionally low-poly, late‑’90s‑style presentation paired with a solo first-person shooter campaign.
  • Story details place events roughly 25 years after the original movie, following Samantha Dietz across locations like Klendathu and Planet P.
  • Launch is set for 2026, with several outlets citing an early/Q1 window, and reports highlight a sizable anti‑Bug arsenal though exact counts vary.