Element TD 2 Launches Into Early Access

When your original mod has been downloaded more than 5 million times, what’s left to do? Go bigger and bolder, according to Element Studios.

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Element TD pretty much redefined the tower defense genre. Having launched as a Warcraft III mod, it went on to achieve huge success across StarCraft II and Dota 2. With millions of downloads across each title, Element Studios created a successful mobile variant (which looks lovely), and have since launched into Early Access for the standalone sequel. Appropriately titled Element TD 2, the game aims to build on its predecessors to once again show the competition who’s boss.

In their latest press release, the game’s Early Access is in full swing, with a steady stream of improvements due until it launches later this year. With an entry $9.99, it’s incredibly cheap, and already offers tons of features including a fantastic co-op mode.

A ranked ladder is around the corner, alongside a new Campaign mode, visual refinements, balance tweaks and new maps, it’s shaping up very nicely indeed. Here’s the Early Access trailer, as well as the official run-down: definitely one to watch.

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Element TD 2 is the culmination of 15 years of competitive multiplayer tower defense development, with the original mod having been downloaded over 5 million times across Warcraft 3, StarCraft 2 and Dota 2. With 6 elements to combine, 44 towers, unique upgrade paths and much more, Element TD 2 is prepared to challenge an entirely new generation of player.

“As a mod, Element TD has evolved through many iterations since 2005, but it was always restricted by the game that it was attached to.” says CEO, Evan Hatampour. “With Element TD 2, we’ve rebuilt it from the ground up as a standalone title, allowing us to expand it in ways that were never possible before. New Maps, modes, co-op, achievements, cosmetics, lobby systems, and even a campaign.”

Key Features: 

• 44 towers with unique elemental abilities created through multiple upgrade paths.
• Co-op mode that lets up to 8 players to team up at once.
• 55 waves to truly challenge your defenses, culminating in an endless boss.
• 9 maps to test your tactics on diverse layouts.
• 10 Modifiers to significantly alter the gameplay to your liking.
• 6 elements to empower your towers to create powerful diverse defences.
• Global servers allow for cross-region multiplayer.
• Leaderboards to compete against other players for top score.
• Replay support to showcase your victories and learn strategies from others.
• Unlockable cosmetics allows you to customize your builder.
• Duel mode places 2 players head to head in one area.