
Bloons TD 6
Ninja Kiwi
The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.
Year 8
Dec 17, 2025 - Jun 15, 2026
Frontier Legends DLC launched on January 23, 2026, with a limited-time 50% discount until January 26. This update also introduced He-Man as a new hero alongside a suite of fresh content including new maps, a Paragon, and gameplay mechanics, all enhancing the Bloons TD 6 experience.
- New Heroes: He-Man and Dan D’Monke joined the roster, each featuring unique abilities and transformations.
- New Paragon: The Druid's Root of all Nature became available, offering cash generation based on Banana Farm empire size and powerful attacks.
- New Maps:
- Skull Tweak, a revamped version of the classic Skull Peak map, returned on June 3.
- Mushroom Grotto, a community competition-winning map, launched on April 9.
- Party Parade was added as an advanced map with unique lane dynamics.
- New Game Mechanics:
- The Quick Draw Minigame was reworked to reduce reliance on reaction time.
- Fishing mechanics were introduced, allowing players to catch the True Sun Cod.
- Six new Bloon types altered gameplay dynamics, enhancing challenge and strategy.
- Balance Changes: Notable adjustments included a revamp of the Lych boss and increased damage for Bomb Shooter attacks.
- Social Seasons: A new team-focused event launched on April 9, featuring individual goals and rewards, with subsequent announcements for Social Season #2 on June 3.
Year 7
Dec 17, 2024 - Dec 17, 2025
New Legends DLC - Frontier Legends launched on December 4, 2025, introducing a long-form story across 50+ maps along with a new boss Bloon named Diamondback. This update also brought the Rogue Legends DLC, which added a rogue-lite adventure with a randomly generated single-player campaign on February 4, 2025.
- New Hero: Silas the Ice Shaper debuted on August 27, 2025, offering crowd control abilities focused on Ice Monkeys.
- New Tower: The Desperado Tower became available on June 18, 2025, featuring unique abilities and weapon paths inspired by community feedback.
- New Paragons: The Ice Monkey's Herald of Everfrost and the Bomb Shooter's B.O.M.B. launched on December 4 and October 15, 2025, respectively, enhancing gameplay with powerful new capabilities.
- New Maps: Sunset Gulch and Lost Crevasse were added as advanced and intermediate maps, respectively, with unique challenges and environments.
- Gameplay Systems: The introduction of the Powers Pro System on August 27, 2025, allowed players to upgrade new Pro Powers, starting with Super Monkey Beacon and Banana Farmer Pro.
- Gameplay Changes: The revamped CHIMPS mode introduced new Curses on April 2, 2025, while the Mailbox System launched on August 27, 2025, for better event notification management.
- Balance Adjustments: Numerous balance changes occurred, including price adjustments for the Desperado and Spike Factory Paragons on December 4, 2025, along with various buffs and nerfs across multiple towers.
- Quality of Life Improvements: Added accessibility options for tower placement and new quest systems improved the overall user experience.
Year 6
Dec 17, 2023 - Dec 17, 2024
Mermonkey launched on August 1, 2024, introducing a new amphibious tower that can damage multiple Bloons and features unique abilities. This year also saw the Battle Cat Crossover with Masters of the Universe, a new Tack Shooter Paragon called Crucible of Steel and Flame, and the return of the Blastapopoulos boss Bloon, enhancing the gameplay experience significantly.
- New Content:
- New Tower: Mermonkey, introduced on August 1, 2024.
- New Hero: Rosalia launched on May 29, 2024, a Jetpack Monkey hero.
- New Intermediate Map: Luminous Cove debuted on August 1, 2024.
- New Boss Bloon: Blastapopoulos returned on October 9, 2024.
- Battle Cat Crossover: Released on December 10, 2024.
- New Paragon: Nautic Siege Core, introduced on February 29, 2024.
- New Quests and Maps: Multiple new quests and the Last Resort map added on December 10, 2024.
- Gameplay Enhancements:
- Tower Unlock System Overhaul: Players could now unlock towers in their preferred order as of August 1, 2024.
- CHIMPS Mode Retry Option: Implemented on February 29, 2024, allowing retries for the last round upon defeat.
- Co-op Overhaul: Part 1 launched on October 9, 2024, improving performance.
- Seasonal Events:
- Boss Rush Event: A new team-based event launched on May 29, 2024, where players defended against powerful Bosses.
- Balance Changes:
- Various adjustments were made to towers, including Bomb Shooter and Ice Monkey, on December 10, 2024, to improve overall gameplay balance.
- Quality of Life Updates:
- FPS cap was adjusted on May 29, 2024, and improved UI for the My Team button was introduced.
Year 5
Dec 17, 2022 - Dec 17, 2023
Bloons TD 6 saw the introduction of the Map Editor on October 10, 2023, allowing players to create and share custom maps, a highly anticipated feature. This year also welcomed Corvus the Spirit Walker, a new hero with unique abilities, on December 6, 2023, alongside various content updates and balance changes that enhanced gameplay.
- New Hero: Corvus the Spirit Walker launched on December 6, 2023, offering players a fresh hero option with a spirit companion.
- Map Editor: Released on October 10, 2023, the Map Editor enables players to craft and share custom maps, available at player rank 50 for 6000 Monkey Money.
- New Paragon: The Magus Perfectus, a new Wizard Monkey Paragon, debuted on June 7, 2023, introducing unique gameplay mechanics.
- Quests System: The launch of a new Quests System on April 4, 2023, provided self-contained challenges with special rules and unlock requirements.
- New Tower: The Beast Handler Tower was introduced on April 4, 2023, adding a new support class tower with unique mechanics.
- Balance Changes: Significant adjustments included an Ice Monkey Ice Shards damage buff and Dart Monkey Paragon bonus damage increase on December 6, 2023, enhancing tower effectiveness.
Year 4
Dec 17, 2021 - Dec 17, 2022
Bloons TD 6 saw the introduction of the Contested Territories Event System on August 4, 2022, allowing 90 players to engage in PvE challenges across teams, alongside a new Paragon Tower - the Engineer Master Builder. This year also featured the highly anticipated Goliath Doomship, the first air Paragon tower, which launched on October 12, 2022.
- New Content:
- New Boss Bloon: Dreadbloon launched on December 7, 2022, spawning Rock Bloons during Boss events.
- New Hero: Geraldo the Mystic Shopkeeper introduced on April 13, 2022, offering unique gameplay strategies with his shop.
- New Maps included Midnight Mansion and Covered Garden, both added on October 12, 2022, alongside a new Beginner Map: One Two Tree on December 7, 2022.
- Gameplay Changes:
- Contested Territory Mode went live on October 4, 2022, allowing players to capture territory strategically.
- Paragon Tower Placement Restrictions were implemented on October 12, 2022, limiting players to three Paragon towers per game.
- Balance Adjustments:
- Tack Shooter Damage Adjustments were made on October 12, 2022, reducing damage for the Tack Zone while increasing MOAB damage.
- Increased Paragon Count Restriction to 4 on October 20, 2022, based on community feedback.
- Seasonal Events:
- The Halloween Candy Collection Event on October 18, 2022, allowed players to earn powerful Insta Monkeys by collecting candy from maps, alongside limited-time items in the Trophy Store.
Year 3
Dec 17, 2020 - Dec 17, 2021
New Paragon Towers launched on July 26, 2021, introducing the Dart Monkey and Boomerang Monkey with enhanced gameplay capabilities. This update also brought the Bloonarius the Inflator Boss Bloon Event, adding tactical challenges for players to tackle. Additional highlights include the Navarch of the Seas Paragon Tower and new co-op features introduced in October.
- Major Content Drops:
- New Paragon Towers: Dart Monkey and Boomerang Monkey received Paragon status on July 26, 2021.
- Bloonarius the Inflator Boss Event: A new boss event added on July 26, 2021.
- Navarch of the Seas Paragon Tower: Launched on December 8, 2021, this tower combines all paths with a focus on military maps.
- New Boss Lych: Introduced on October 13, 2021, this boss drains buffs and revives undead MOAB class Bloons.
- New Content:
- New Hero: Psi the Psionic Monkey debuted on June 3, 2021, utilizing mental abilities to manipulate Bloons.
- Co-op Boss Events: Added on October 13, 2021, allowing players to tackle bosses with friends.
- New Maps: Intermediate map Bloonarius Prime launched on July 26, 2021, and expert map Sanctuary on June 3, 2021.
- Gameplay Improvements:
- Odyssey Creator & Browser: Introduced on June 3, 2021, allowing players to create themed challenges.
- Co-op Rejoining Feature: Launched on July 26, 2021, enabling players to rejoin disconnected co-op games without losing resources.
- Balance Changes:
- Boomerang Monkey Adjustments: Changes on December 8, 2021, included increased explosion damage for Paragon Press Attack.
- Glue Gunner Enhancements: Adjustments on December 8, 2021, increased damage for Bloon Solver and Glue Strike abilities.
- Seasonal Event:
- Limited Time Halloween Content: Offered on October 13, 2021, featuring Halloween-themed avatars and projectiles.
Year 2
Dec 17, 2019 - Dec 17, 2020
The introduction of the Dartling Gunner Tower on December 3, 2020, marked a significant content addition to Bloons TD 6, alongside the launch of Odyssey Mode on July 9, 2020, which brought weekly themed challenges. This period also saw the addition of new hero Etienne, enhancing gameplay with his drone mechanics.
- New Hero: Etienne launched on September 1, 2020, introducing air-based drone attacks to the game.
- New Tower: The Dartling Gunner Tower debuted on December 3, 2020, featuring unique mechanics for versatile gameplay.
- New Game Mode: Odyssey Mode released on July 9, 2020, allowing players to embark on themed adventures with challenges each week.
- Challenge Browser System: A new system for easier management and searching of player-created challenges was added on December 3, 2020.
- Expanded Odyssey Events: On September 1, 2020, the Odyssey events system expanded to include Extreme Mode and new achievements.
- New Maps: Several new maps were introduced, including the Advanced Map Mesa and the Expert Map Infernal on September 1 and January 23, 2020, respectively.
- New Trophy Store Items: The Trophy Store launched on July 9, 2020, featuring cosmetic items such as Hero Pets and Bloon Skins, with additional items added in subsequent updates.
- Extreme Mode: Launched on September 1, 2020, this mode changed gameplay dynamics by consuming placed monkeys after use.
- Local Matchmaking: Introduced on May 26, 2020, this feature allowed players to connect and play co-op without needing a code.
- Balance Changes: Significant adjustments were made, including buffs to the Tack Shooter and Wizard Monkey on October 14, 2020, enhancing their performance.
- Seasonal Events: The Halloween event on October 14, 2020, featured limited-time items in the Trophy Store.
Year 1
Dec 17, 2018 - Dec 17, 2019
Adora the High Priestess launched on December 13, 2019, alongside significant updates including the introduction of the Monkey Engineer tower and two new maps: Adora’s Temple and Winter Park. This period marked a major expansion in gameplay with new heroes, maps, and features that enhanced the overall experience.
- New Hero: Adora the High Priestess joined the roster on December 13, 2019.
- New Tower: The Monkey Engineer was introduced on September 17, 2019, adding new strategic options.
- New Maps:
- Adora’s Temple and Winter Park launched on December 13, 2019.
- Halloween-themed maps, Carved and Bloody Puddles, were added on October 23, 2019.
- Co-op Challenges: New co-op challenges were introduced on September 17, 2019, enhancing cooperative gameplay.
- Community Challenge Editor: Released on March 5, 2019, this feature allowed players to create and share custom challenges.