What changed in Bloons TD 6 in 2023

103 updates · 12 main milestones · Feb 22, 2023 to Dec 6, 2023

  1. 21 events
    Resolved Black Backgrounds Issuebug fix

    Fixed several cases where the game displayed black backgrounds.

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    Hero Quests Accessibility Fixbug fix

    Hero quests are no longer accessible from co-op, bosses, races or CT menus.

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    Bloons Leaked Stat Recording Fixbug fix

    Resolved an issue preventing the Bloons Leaked stat from recording.

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    Mortar Monkey Damage Bonus Reductionbalance change

    Pop and Awe BAD/Boss damage bonus reduced from 10 to 6.

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    New Hero: Corvus the Spirit Walkernew contentMilestone

    A new complex hero with unique abilities and a spirit companion.

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    New Team Store Itemsnew content

    New Christmas-themed items available in the Team Store.

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    Monkey Buccaneer Price Reductionbalance change

    Aircraft Carrier price reduced from $7200 to $6900.

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    Co-op Lobby Friend Invitesquality of life

    Co-op hosts can now invite friends directly from the co-op lobby.

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    Map Editor Enhancementsgameplay

    Over 80 new items added to the Map Editor, including winter-themed props.

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    New Quests for the Holidaysnew content

    A variety of new quests including instructional and challenging missions.

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    Persistent Boss Challenge Systemnew content

    Players can challenge any Boss Bloons at any time on a map of their choice.

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    Bomb Shooter Price Reductionbalance change

    Price of Really Big Bombs reduced from $1200 to $1100.

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    Sniper Monkey Shrapnel Damage Buffbalance change

    024 Full Auto Rifle shrapnel gains bonus damage against MOABs.

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    New Achievementsnew content

    A set of new achievements to chase over the holidays.

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    Dart Monkey Paragon Bonus Damage Increasebalance change

    Paragon bonus damage to ceramic increased from 75 to 90.

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    Events Menu Overhaulnew content

    New improved events menu with active items visible and countdowns for upcoming events.

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    Super Monkey Robo Monkey Pierce Reductionbalance change

    030 Robo Monkey pierce reduced from 7 to 6.

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    New Expert Map: Glacial Trailnew content

    A new single lane expert map designed for unique gameplay.

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    Ice Monkey Ice Shards Damage Buffbalance change

    Ice Shards shard damage is now uncapped allowing for buffs.

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    New Trophy Store Itemsnew content

    New items including pets and skins available in the Trophy Store.

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    Monkey Ace Neva-miss Projectile Distance Increasebalance change

    Neva-miss projectile distance increased from 450 to 600.

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  2. 8 events
    Map Editor Launchnew contentMilestone

    Players can create custom maps using a variety of tools.

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    Various Quality of Life Improvementsquality of life

    Numerous improvements to enhance gameplay experience.

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    New Quest Systemnew content

    Players can unlock the Beast Handler through a special Quest, with 13 quests currently available.

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    Introduction of New Boss Phayzenew content

    A new boss character, Phayze, the Reality Warper, added to the game.

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    New Hero Skinsnew content

    New skins for Pat Fusty, Sauda, Etienne, and Admiral Brickell.

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    New Boss Rulesbalance change

    Updated rules for bosses including least tiers and least cash.

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    Introduction of the Beast Handler Towernew contentMilestone

    A new tower that commands powerful beasts to interact with Bloons.

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    Multiple Bug Fixesbug fix

    Various bug fixes implemented to improve game stability.

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  3. 14 events
    Community Button Added to Map Selectionui ux

    A community button has been added to the Map Selection page.

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    Map Editor Releasednew contentMilestone

    Players can now create and share custom maps using the new Map Editor, available at player rank 50 for 6000 Monkey Money.

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    New Hero Skin - Book Wyrm Etiennenew content

    A new skin for the hero Etienne, featuring a dragon theme.

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    Custom Challenges Display Versiongameplay

    Custom challenges will now display the version they were verified in.

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    Resolved Co-op Cash Panel Display Issuebug fix

    Added commas to the co-op cash panel for better readability.

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    Localization Updates and Fixesbug fix

    A number of localization updates and fixes applied.

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    Resolved Ability Blocking Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue that sometimes incorrectly blocked abilities from being used.

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    New Monkey Knowledge - Paragon of Powernew content

    Paragons gain a boost to attack speed when no T5s of the same tower type are placed.

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    New Quests Introducednew content

    New quests including Drone Flying 101 and Obyn’s Gardening School.

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    Resolved Various Tower-Specific Bugsbug fix

    Multiple bugs related to specific towers have been resolved.

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    Crash Resolved When Tower Expiresbug fix

    Fixed a crash that could occur when a tower expires at the end of a round.

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    New Revenge Map - Dark Pathnew content

    A challenging new version of a favorite map with altered paths and placements.

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    Hero Portrait Update Display Issue Fixedbug fix

    Resolved an issue with hero portrait updates not displaying correctly in the Heroes menu.

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    Boss Event Penalty Timer Reworkedbalance change

    Penalty time formula changed to be more mathematical.

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  4. 16 events
    Localization Issues Resolvedbug fix

    Fixed various localization issues affecting text display.

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    New CT Team Store Itemsnew content

    New items including Banana Pool Float and Power Play banner.

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    New Intermediate Map: Water Parknew content

    A new map featuring a water park theme.

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    Custom Challenge UI Improvementsquality of life

    Added more icons to the custom challenge creation UI for better clarity.

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    Boomerang Monkey Adjustmentsbalance change

    Long Range Rangs range bonus increased; Paragon cost increased.

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    New Hero Skin: Lifeguard Brickellnew content

    A new skin for Brickell themed around water safety.

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    New Trophy Store Itemsnew content

    New items including Bomb Shooter Tortoise pet and Bloon Sunglasses decal.

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    New Boss Bloon: Phayzenew contentMilestone

    Introduces a new boss with unique mechanics including Camo property and Reality Shield.

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    Co-op Callouts Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Fixed issues causing different player callouts to appear in co-op.

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    Quest Save Loading Issues Fixedbug fix

    Resolved issues where loading quest saves could reset tower target locations.

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    Quest Menu Organizationquality of life

    Categorized and sorted quests for better organization in Patch’s quest menu.

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    Font Size Issues Fixedbug fix

    Resolved issues with font size being too small in certain languages.

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    Dart Monkey Spike-o-pult Changesbalance change

    Spike-o-pult now allows re-hitting targets after bounces; Paragon price reduced.

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    Bomb Shooter Improvementsbalance change

    Really Big Bombs and Bloon Impact now push back Bloons; Recursive Cluster pierce multiplier increased.

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    New Questsnew content

    Three new quests added: Trial By Fire, Brickell Bootcamp, and Scoop’s Tall Tale.

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    Contested Territory Competitive Modenew contentMilestone

    New system for teams to define competitive or casual stance, with changes to event structure and rewards.

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  5. 12 events
    5 Year Anniversary Celebrationseasonal eventMilestone

    Special events and changes to celebrate the 5th anniversary of BTD6 on June 14th.

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    New Projectile and Effects Scaling Sliderquality of life

    Accessibility option to adjust the size and brightness of projectiles and effects.

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    Numerous Bug Fixesbug fix

    Includes fixes for crashes, UI issues, and gameplay mechanics.

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    New Party Time Game Theme Eventnew content

    A new themed event added to the game.

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    Game Translated into Thailocalization
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    New Boss Event Rulesbalance change

    New victory conditions applied to Boss Events.

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    New Questsnew content

    Includes quests like Birthday Party and Blade Sauda Nowhere.

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    New Hero Skin - Jiangshi Saudanew content

    A new skin for Sauda inspired by Chinese folklore.

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    New Paragon - The Magus Perfectusnew contentMilestone

    A new Wizard Monkey Paragon with unique abilities and gameplay mechanics.

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    New Map - Erosionnew contentMilestone

    A community-designed advanced map featuring a polar bear theme.

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    New Trophy Store Itemsnew content

    Includes new items for Heroes, Monkeys, and Bloons.

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    Balance Changes for Various Towersbalance change

    Includes adjustments to Boomerang, Bomb Shooter, and others.

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  6. 13 events
    Dart Monkey Range and Price Adjustmentsbalance change

    Increased range and reduced price for Dart Monkey upgrades.

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    Android Navigation Performance Fixperformance

    Resolved slow performance during first-time map navigation on Android.

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    Resolved Damage Bonus Issuesbug fix

    Fixed issues with damage bonuses to stunned targets.

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    New Achievements and Trophy Store Itemsnew content

    Includes new achievements and various items in the Trophy Store.

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    Added Tap Feedback to Buttonsquality of life

    Improved user feedback for button interactions.

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    Tack Shooter Crosspathing Changesbalance change

    Reduced benefits from top path crosspathing.

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    UI and Resolution Fixesbug fix

    Resolved various UI fitting issues across resolutions.

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    New Map - Polyphemusnew contentMilestone

    A new map featuring unique mechanics with challenges.

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    Ice Monkey Adjustmentsbalance change

    Changes to Arctic Wind and Icicles pierce values.

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    Resolved Game Crashes and Softlocksbug fix

    Fixed several crash and softlock issues related to team joining.

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    Introduction of The Beast Handler Towernew contentMilestone

    A new Support class tower with unique mechanics and tradeoffs.

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    Boomerang Monkey Adjustmentsbalance change

    Changes to Glaive Ricochet and other Boomerang upgrades.

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    Launch of Quests Systemnew contentMilestone

    Self-contained challenges with special rules and unlock requirements.

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  7. 19 events
    Monkey Sub Splash Radius Increasedbalance change

    Increased splash radius for First Strike attack.

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    New Trophy Store Itemsnew content

    Includes new hero skins, monkey pets, and various avatars.

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    Dart Monkey Changesbalance change

    Increased Ultra-Juggernaut damage and removed ability limit for SMFC.

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    New Hero Skin: Kaiju Patnew content

    A monstrous Kaiju form of Pat, enhancing gameplay with Big Monkey Towers.

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    Resolved Crashes Due to Network Issuesbug fix

    Fixed crashes that could occur due to network problems.

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    Super Monkey Adjustmentsbalance change

    Adjusted attack speed and costs for Super Monkey upgrades.

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    Localization Fixesbug fix

    A number of localization issues have been resolved.

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    Dartling Gunner Adjustmentsbalance change

    Reduced Buckshot pierce and adjusted costs for BADS and BEZ.

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    Monkey Ace Goliath Doomship Price Increasebalance change

    Price increased for the Goliath Doomship.

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    Glue Gunner Reworkbalance change

    Mechanic rework for Relentless & Super Glue with various price adjustments.

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    Sniper Monkey Adjustmentsbalance change

    Increased Maim MOAB price and adjusted bounce pierce.

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    Jukebox Shuffle Option Addedgameplay

    Songs are shuffled upon entering a map and maintain that order until exiting.

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    Bomb Shooter Adjustmentsbalance change

    Reduced Recursive Cluster pierce but added fortified damage.

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    Wizard Monkey Adjustmentsbalance change

    Adjusted damage and range for Arcane Spike and Dragon's Breath.

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    Instamonkey Rewards Adjustedgameplay

    Rewards now reflect the game mode for Primary/Military/Magic only modes.

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    Device/Resolution Specific UI Fixesbug fix

    Resolved various UI issues specific to certain devices and resolutions.

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    Heli Pilot Adjustmentsbalance change

    Reduced missile pierce and increased damage for Comanche Commander.

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    Two New Maps: Middle of the Road and Dark Dungeonsnew content

    A beginner map set in a desert ghost town and a challenging community-designed expert map.

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    Pseudo-Offline Mode Addedgameplay

    Allows players to continue playing without updating to the latest version.

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