Dotemu and developer Auroch Digital have officially announced Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!, a new shooter set in the iconic Starship Troopers universe. The game blends modern sensibilities with a deliberately retro aesthetic, targeting fans of both the franchise and classic-style action games.
According to Niche Gamer, the title is currently in development for Windows PC via Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. A release window of sometime in 2026 has been confirmed, though a specific date hasn't been nailed down yet.
Dotemu's track record makes this worth watching
Dotemu has built a serious reputation for high-quality revivals of beloved properties - think Streets of Rage 4, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, and Metal Slug Tactics. Pairing that pedigree with the bug-blasting chaos of the Starship Troopers IP is a genuinely exciting combination on paper.
Auroch Digital, the Bristol-based studio behind the project, has experience adapting licensed properties into functional game experiences. Their involvement alongside Dotemu's publishing muscle suggests this isn't just a quick cash-in on a recognizable name.
What to expect
While full gameplay details are still limited at this stage, the "new yet retro" framing from the announcement hints at a pixel art or stylized visual approach paired with arcade-style shooter mechanics. The Starship Troopers universe - with its massive bug swarms, Mobile Infantry, and gloriously over-the-top military action - is tailor-made for that kind of gameplay loop.
The multi-platform rollout covering PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC suggests Dotemu is swinging for a broad audience rather than a niche release. That strategy has paid off well for them in the past.
With 2026 still some distance away, expect a proper gameplay reveal to flesh out exactly what kind of shooter Ultimate Bug War! will be. For now, the pedigree of the team involved is enough to keep this one on the radar.
