It’s no secret that Helldivers 2 borrows a lot from Starship Troopers. The game’s galactic war against bugs, thinly veiled critique of fascism, and over-the-top action are all staples of the 1997 film. Arrowhead’s beloved shooter wears this inspiration on its sleeve, but before the bombastic co-op game even came out, the universe of Heinlein’s novel was already being adapted into something very familiar. Starship Troopers Extermination has been quietly chugging away in Steam Early Access for over a year now, and with the full 1.0 launch looming, there are plenty of massive changes coming.

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