March Update – New Co-op Mode, Rocket Tower & Major Improvements

Hey Defender! 👋

Since the initial announcement in October, I’ve been working intensively on the March update. Today I want to share a clear overview of what’s already finished and what players can expect from this update.

New Co-op Mode

Instead of a complete rework, I added an additional co-op mode alongside the existing one. All maps can now be played in this new mode with any player count from 2 to 4 players, offering more flexibility and better scalability for co-op sessions.

New Rocket Tower

A brand-new Rocket Tower joins the arsenal, featuring dedicated rocket hit and explosion damage types and a new module positioning system for towers.

Online Fast Forward

2x game speed is now also available online in co-op, allowing teams to progress faster without sacrificing control or stability.

Technical Improvements & Stability

The update introduces a new save system based on JSON, replacing the previous BinaryFormatter approach. Alongside this, many optimizations, improvements and fixes were implemented across networking, UI, audio and gameplay systems.

Quality Improvements & Fixes

• Input and camera control fixes

• Multiple sound issues resolved

• Lighting issues fixed on several maps

• Improved tower UI and module handling

• New defense base designs for 2, 3 and 4 players

• Improved lobby and room UI, including mode switching and player count changes without recreating rooms

• Improved room caching and synchronization for better online stability

• Missing translations added and text layouts adjusted

• Important fix: Monsters can no longer get stuck on the defense base

And many more smaller fixes and improvements.

I’ll continue polishing and improving the update until release.

🗓️ Good news: The March update is still planned for release in March.

– Your FTD Games Developer, Nico

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