Chemical Reaction Update

After a period in Open Beta, we are releasing the Chemical Reaction Update for everyone.

Containing three new scenarios, one new unit type and the target priority setting, this is the largest free update so far.

Let's have a look at its content:

- Three new scenarios, two of which make use of the first incarnation of a new high-score system;
- One new unit type: Chemical Troopers; this unit is currently only available in the new scenarios, but there are plans to include it in future content as well. It's a squad of expert troopers using biochemical weapons, which they use to great effect for exterminating anything with more than two legs;
- The Target Priority setting (TPS); units can be set to prioritize firing at specific enemy types instead of aiming for the nearest target. For instance, if you want to automatically target Spitter Bugs with your Snipers, TPS allows you to avoid that level of micromanagement.

You can find the full changelog below.

The New Missions

Chemical Reaction
Arachnid test subjects have broken out in a chemical lab and are now running amok throughout the facility. You are being sent down with a small squad, including several units of the new Chemical Troopers. While the incident is unfortunate, the situation provides an excellent opportunity to field test their new weapons.

Expanding Gases (Survival mission)
The Mobile Infantry conducted a large field experiment with the new chemical weapons after successful lab trials. They will be used to clear an industrial complex and defend it against endless Arachnid attack waves. Killing bugs will grant "requisition points," which can be used to request new units, open gates to new areas, or increase your War Support. The experiment's success will be determined by how long you survive.

Lethal Propellant
As the Chemical Troopers continue to provide their value on the battlefield, Terran Command has sent them down into a large canyon crawling with Bugs.
Lead them along the rocky trail to clear out all hives, but carefully decide when to push and when to hold: More and more Arachnid hordes are entering the canyon from the rear!

You can read the full changelog below, and the official announcement with more details is coming soon.

If you're on the Open Beta, we kindly please to stay on the Open Beta branch: you're on the same version as everyone else now, but soon we will be updating that branch with new content which we'll need to test.

New content
"Chemical Experiments" category added to the scenarios menu
3 new scenarios based around the new Chemical Troopers unit
Chemical Reaction: Introduction scenario for the Chemical Troopers
Lethal Propellant: Commando style mission with a time & kills based highscore
Expanding Gases: Experimental mission where kills grant "Requisition Points" that can be spent on unlocking new areas and new units

New features
Target Priority setting: Units can be set to prioritize firing as specific enemy types instead of aiming for the nearest target
Weapons that don't do friendly fire can no longer hit or damage neutral (grey) units
Custom scenarios can be launched from Scenarios menu.

Fixes
Various localisation fixes
Various scenario trigger fixes
Various fixes for unit death animations
Occasional options panel crash fixed
Fixed scientist death animation
Fixed a loading crash related to files being locked on disk
Fix for difficulty resetting when restarting or loading a scenario

Greetings Citizens,

Do you sit at home and think, how could I better do my part? Well think no more!

Build for the Federation today with the new Scenario Editor for Starship Troopers: Terran Command. Included in this powerful editor is everything a citizen needs to build the bright future of humanity, including:

* The Scenario Editor can be accessed in game through the main menu. Just click the Editor button and your creative journey will begin!

* Access to everything that was used to make the original single player campaign: Assets, units, terrain, props and more. Plus the ability to load those missions into the editor to see how they were done.

* Powerful scripting system to showcase your creativity. Make your own cinematic scenes using the in game engine, with commentary, unit movement, special effects and more.

* Easy-to-use terrain tools let you design your level without the need for any complicated learning. Just choose a terrain style, height and then paint away with simple brush and placement tools. No need to do any complex image mapping or other complex terrain techniques.

* Bring your mods to the Steam Workshop and share them with the world. The built-in Steam Workshop integration allows players to play your mods straight from the game itself. Our welcoming Discord modding community is also on hand to help you get the most out of the editor.

Starship Troopers: Terran Command changelog
2023.11.15 - v2.7.1 Raising Hell DLC release
2.7.1 - c5925af6c2 - Release

Gameplay
Added automatic soldier healing. This mostly affects single-soldier squads such as Tactical Officers. They will now slowly heal back to full health.
Added (visible) projectiles for units shooting at air units


Balance changes
Scorpion less effective VS (large) infantry squads and moving targets
Scorpion immune to suppression
Scorpion armor-piercing reduced
Scorpion armor reduced
Rocket Troopers range reduced to match Scorpion range
M11 Marauder (Gatling Gun) can no longer stun “suppression immune” units
M11 Marauder (Howitzer) + infantry shield is now the best way to counter Scorpions


Kwalasha Campaign
Guardians of Steel:
Replaced Scorpions with Plasma Grenadiers

Federatsiyagrad:
Removed Spitters
Replaced M11 Marauder (Gatling Gun) with M11 Marauder (Howitzer) to better counter Scorpions



Editor
Rewrote offensives system, spawning is now more consistent when multiple mutations are active
Trigger effect changes:
“Unit Reinforce/Replace” added for easier restoring the players army for use in crawler scenarios
“Unit Order: Enter Carrier”’ now supports multiple blackboard units
“Set Alliance Color” added to change player color during a scenario

Fixed refresh button in character selection trigger ui

v2.7.2 DLC Hotfix
A hotfix has gone live today on Steam for the regional issues that some players have encountered, the other platforms should expect the same fix as soon as possible.

Here is the changelog:

Fixed game not starting for users with specific system languages (Finnish,Swedish,...)

Challenge missions are now available in the Raising Hell DLC
The Raising Hell DLC now includes three new missions set on the planet Gehenna. Decide how to approach objectives and choose which units to deploy. Each mission also tracks a local high score to challenge your tactical and decision-making skills.

Read below to discover what is new:


1. Three new missions

Embark on the Prospect & Protect mission, where you'll gather soil samples by constructing and defending prospectors amidst relentless Arachnid attacks. Experiment with new mercenary units, survive waves, and earn a high score based on duration and territory clearance.

In the Raiding Inferno mission, Mercenaries and M.I. Troopers collaborate to purge an Arachnid-infested sector threatened by attacking hives. Strategically position units, respond to threats, and minimize losses for a commendable outcome.

The Wildfire mission focuses on the new Powered Suit Incinerators eliminating Bug Nests amid increasing Arachnid threats, all while ash storms come and go to disrupt reinforcements. For an outstanding high score, all Brood Nests and Stinger Nests need to be eradicated as quickly as possible, while additional points can be gained for clearing Bug Hives.


2. What is your highest score?

Challenge yourself to achieve the highest score and share your triumphs with the Troopers community!
The in-game score counter will track your progress, enabling you to refine your strategy and approach objectives at your own discretion.

Join the Troopers community on Discord to share your highest score and
tune in on February 6th at 8:00 pm (UTC+0/GMT) for an epic livestream on our Twitch channel: twitch.tv/slitherinetv

Get ready to fight fire with firepower… and let the challenges begin!

Raising Hell DLC - Scenario Editor and Workshop support released
Heads-up Troopers!

We have just dropped another update for the Raising Hell DLC. Owners of the DLC can now create and play custom scenarios with all the new content and share these through the Steam Workshop.

Now available in the scenario editor:
The volcanic planet environment
Lighting modes exclusive for this environment
All new unit types from the DLC
Loads of new decorations

Patch Update v.2.10.7
2.10.7 - aa64e3f86e - Release

Many technical changes were made in preparation for the upcoming Urban Onslaught DLC, below is a list of the most relevant changes for this update:

Campaign
• Fleet Liaison now has a default attack that calls in a TAC Strafe, ideal for taking out Scorpions from a safe distance.
• Delivery platform button now highlights when you can unlock a new units
• Added new dropship animations and a new drop pod for dropping marauders and other vehicles
• Turrets now animate to pitch up/down
• E-Pulse Troopers are now stronger against armored units
• Fixed tab/shift tab keys to toggle through selected units
• Fixed bug where bullets would not correctly collide with targets in certain cases

Editor
• Editor level/edge/variation system reworked for easier selection and manipulation