Paul Verhoeven's 1997 sci-fi film, Starship Troopers, has been given an immersive re-imagination by Auroch Digital, a team of two producers and level designers, Anthony O’Neil and Jack Chapman, who both expressed their love for the series and were able to create a game that fits into the cinematic canon of the series. The team used the first film as their primary reference and incorporated iconic images from the first movie into their game, including mech suits from the sequels. The game's lead character, Sammy, is seen training around the same time as the original character Rico, and the lead actress, Casper Van Dien, whose appearance was considered crucial to the game's longevity. The development team also incorporated elements from the original novel into the game that were influenced by the film's influence.