Get ready, Troopers! The classic war against the Arachnid menace is about to get even more immersive. Sony Pictures Virtual Reality (SPVR) and XR Games have teamed up to announce Starship Troopers: Continuum, a brand new VR experience arriving on Meta Quest 2 and 3 on October 17th and PlayStation VR2 on October 31st, 2024. Fans of the franchise can pre-order the game now on the Meta Horizon Store.
Step into the boots of Johnny Rico in VR
Featuring Starship Troopers veteran Casper Van Dien reprising his role as Johnny Rico, Starship Troopers: Continuum takes players 25 years beyond the infamous Battle of Klendathu. The war between the Federation and the Arachnid rages on, but on the planet Janus-4, a powerful secret known as “The Continuum” threatens to tip the scales.
In Continuum, you’ll be an experiment, known as a PsyCommander, equipped with advanced psychic abilities. Take control of Troopers, build them up, and lead them through fierce battles against an increasingly lethal enemy force.
Multiplayer bug-squashing action
The game features three-player squad-based combat, making team play essential for survival. With more than 20 different weapons to choose from and new bugs joining the classic lineup, players will need to aim well, reload fast, and strategise to stay alive. Boss battles against Tankers, Plasmas, and some nasty surprises are on the horizon, with epic missions set in both familiar and unexplored locations.
Starship Troopers: Continuum key features include:
- 3-player online squad-based combat – Team up with friends to take on the bugs.
- 20+ weapons – Variety is key, but accuracy is crucial.
- Classic and new bug enemies – Expect a mix of familiar foes and new terrors.
- Boss battles – Including Tankers, Plasmas, and more.
- Diverse mission settings – From known terrains to new areas full of surprises.
Lance Sloane, SVP of Virtual Reality at Sony Pictures Entertainment, shared his enthusiasm: “The energy, atmosphere, and action of Starship Troopers is perfect to experience in virtual reality. We can’t wait for fans to fight the bugs and fully immerse themselves in the world of Starship Troopers in VR for the first time.”
Bobby Thandi, CEO of XR Games, echoed this excitement: “We couldn’t be more thrilled to bring the legendary Starship Troopers franchise to VR. By stepping directly into the action, players will get the chance to become a trooper, battle the bugs, and experience the Starship Troopers universe in an entirely new way.”
More bug-hunting action this October
It’s a busy month for Starship Troopers fans, as Starship Troopers: Extermination, a 16-player co-op FPS, launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 11th, along with the game’s full launch on PC, moving out of early access.
Gear up and prepare to fight the war of the future when Starship Troopers: Continuum launches on Meta Quest 2 and 3 on October 17th, and on PlayStation VR2 on October 31st. As always, remember: the only good bug is a dead bug.
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