Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War gets Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer

Publisher Dotemu and developer Auroch Digital have just revealed the release date for Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War. The game will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 16.

Inspired by the 1990s sci-fi film, the game is a retro-style first-person shooter set in the Starship Troopers universe. Throughout the adventure, players “will join the Mobile Infantry in the most realistic depiction of war ever made.”

Here is some additional information:

Lock and load into the Starship Troopers universe and join the Mobile Infantry in the most realistic depiction of war ever made ! Experience an original story in this action-packed, first-person retro shooter. Would you like to know more?

The United Citizen Federation is calling on YOU to join the fight for humanity.

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.

Key Features

• 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 First-Person Shooter 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 full-motion video and meet new Federation hero, Major Samantha Dietz.

You can check out the release date reveal trailer below.

Release Date Trailer

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