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Unity security patch to address a high-severity vulnerability Updated Astraea sprite for disappointed expression Updated Deathbringer sprite Updated The Ironbourne sprite and background Updated background for Echo 313
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Nexus Defenders
Also known as Nexus Defenders, nd, nexus defenders
Tower Defense meets a Visual Novel narrative. Place an arsenal of towers to halt the invading enemy. Use special abilities such as napalm strikes, EMP blasts, and orbital lasers. A sci-fi space drama, filled with dialogue choices.
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19 May 2026
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- October 2024
- My next game, Beware Tomorrow, is slated for a January 2025 release! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3310160/Beware_Tomorrow/ Be sure to wishlist! You must escape a mysterious facility and solve complex puzzles in th…Store
- August 2024
- V1.8.23.2024 UpdateArt for the main character and in the campaign cutscenes have been updated to a cleaner style and all characters are now have a consistent style. v1.8.23.2024 -Updated Artwork for game -New art for Echo, Astraea, Deathb…
- V1.8.8.2024 FixIt's been brought to my attention that the final level had a major bug that made the boss very difficult. I've fixed the bug and also adjusted the balance so that the final level is easier. v1.8.8.2024 -Adjusted difficu…
- July 2024
- Steam Tower Defense FestStarting today until Aug 5, Nexus Defenders is discounted 20% off! This is a great chance to pick up the game. If you already own the game, please be sure to leave a review on Steam!
- April 2024
- Survival Update DiscountTo celebrate the Survival Mode content update, we are discounting Nexus Defenders for the next two weeks, from April 1, 2024 to April 15, 2024, at a 20% off discount. Please share this with a friend and if you enjoy the…
- March 2024
- Warning, this update will wipe your progress I learned that this update will wipe your progress. I apologize to anyone who loses a significant amount of progress from this update. It appears that adding the extra level…Patch notes
- Level Unlock I wanted to get this fix out immediately after I found the cause of the level unlock bug. Many players were having trouble unlocking the levels on the level select screen, due to the save system not registe…Patch notes
- February 2024
- v1.2.28.2024Small patch to fix achievements unlocking even if player loses. Slight adjustment to Level 5 money, air unit spacing and tank hp for early game Code fix to assure achievements only unlock when level is won
- Audio and Achievement Update v1.2.27.2024Audio I'm happy to announce that we've added new features to the game. First off, many have noticed that the audio sliders were not present in the main menu, and the audio settings didn't always carry over from one scen…
- Hot Fix v1.2.23.2024Fixed Level 3 loading to the wrong cutscene Reduced number of Chargers Units (blue enemy units) spawning at the end of Level 3 Fixed description of MG tower Level 5 reduced number of tiles and models in environment Leve…
- Hotfix v1.2.19.2024.8Day 1 hot fix. Many minor fixes and balance changes but the primary change is fixing the level unlock system which was not unlocking any levels after level 2. I apologize to anyone who lost their save or never got their…
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Community progression
Top picks from 11 Steam achievements, sorted by player unlock rates.
- Astraea's WrathComplete Chapter 1 and meet Astraea72.7%
- TutorialAccessed the tutorial64.8%
- Defend the OutpostsComplete Chapter 2 and defend the Oasis Outpost62.3%
- Deathbringer ReignsComplete Chapter 3 and attempt to defend Arcadia from Deathbringer42.1%
- Stop the Air RaidComplete Chapter 4 and stop the air attack at New Orion19.4%
- Defend Titan's HavenComplete Chapter 5 and defend the giant city of Titan's Haven16.1%