From Press Release:
The Eradicators expansion brings a new story campaign, set on the desolate planet of Ghutana – the testing ground for the Federation’s latest chemical, radiation and biological weapons. Deploy this new technology to support lead scientist Doctor Kraus with his “Hercules Program” – an ambitious project that ultimately aims to capture the monstrous Hydra Bug.
This is the first story campaign built around Territory Mode mechanics: Capture and hold Territory Points to gain resources, unlock technologies, deploy new units, and construct defenses—all while fighting an adaptive Arachnid AI.
Take control of the Bugs
The Eradicators DLC comes with 10 new player units. Show the Bugs who’s in charge—now more literally than ever before! Groundbreaking pheromonal and mind-control research allows you to deploy and control your own Arachnid hordes on the battlefield through new units and abilities:
Horde Handlers: These specialists direct a pack of pheromone-drugged Bugs against enemy units. They are equipped with air pressure guns that fire poison darts. The unit can also construct Bug Cages, new defensive emplacements that release bio-chemically reprogrammed Arachnids against attacking hostiles.
XM9-B Overseer: This heavy biped specializes in advanced pheromone weapon technology. It can launch “Pheromone Disruptor” darts that turn the larger Arachnid types against their own hive, or “Deep Intelligence Manipulation” (D.I.M.) darts to take direct control over an individual specimen.
New Chemical & Radiation weapons
A range of other new unit types are equipped with experimental chemical and radiation weapons technology, representing the cutting edge of Federation technology:
XM3-C Alchemist — This lightly armored biped is equipped to unleash a cocktail of deadly acid-based weapons. Its robotic arm also allows it to construct various defensive structures and weapons.
XM11-K Annihilator — This experimental configuration of the Marauder biped is armed with a powerful radiation weapon and dual missile launchers. In addition, its nuclear reactor can boost the performance of nearby Irradiator squads.
New Bugs to kill
The harsh, polluted environment of planet Ghutana is a breeding ground for various new Arachnid variants:
Buzzer Drone — A small Arachnid variant bred for speed and chaos. When an enemy is nearby, the creature uses its wings to dash across the terrain with great speed.
Geiger Bug — A sickly and heavily mutated Arachnid type which detonates when it attacks an enemy, or when it is killed. This explosion deals short range blast damage, as well as radiation damage over a wider radius.
Acid Grenadier — The Acid Grenadier is a large, well armored Bug type that launches globs of a volatile substance toward their enemies. These projectiles generally transmute into corrosive acid on impact, but curiously, some globs have been found to contain live Buzzer Drones. How this symbiosis between Acid Grenadiers and Buzzers is initiated is currently unknown.
New Territory Mode content
Territory Mode is a game mode for Starship Troopers: Terran Command, released as a massive free update for all players at the end of 2025. The mode focuses on freedom of choice and tactics, and allows players to mix and match content from the base game and all of its DLCs.
You start by choosing a Battle Group – each built around unique units, technologies, and combat doctrines – and then select your next mission. These can take you to the base game’s desert world, Kwalasha; the volcanic planet of Gehenna (Raising Hell DLC); or the cityscape of Managar on planet Varuna (Urban Onslaught DLC).
The Eradicators Battle Group adds the new planet, new unlockable cosmetics, every new unit, technology and ability as well as the new Arachnid variants to the Territory Game mode.
DLC Key Features Summary
- A New Planet: Explore research labs, weapon testing sites, and heavily polluted wastelands.
- 10-Mission story campaign: Featuring new characters and Territory Mode-compatible maps.
- The Eradicators Battle Group: Employ all-new content in Territory Mode, featuring unique units, technologies, and unlockable cosmetics.
- 10 New Player Units: Including various bipeds and infantry squads equipped with chemical, radiation, and biological weapons.
- 4 New Arachnid Unit Types.
Steam Sale
It’s your chance to grab a copy, as to celebrate this DLC the base game will be on Sale at 40%, with the DLCs on 15%.
Starship Troopers: Terran Command – The Eradicators DLC is now out on Steam
