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DG2: Defense Grid 2 Patch Notes & News

Defense Grid Game update

pobststeam_community_announcementspatchnotes

100d ago

A small update addressing a few bugs and usability updates:

Cloud save and leaderboard capacity upgraded - leaderboards and cloud saves should now resume working for the players who have played Defense Grid 2 the most
Chapter arrows in the UI have been made more visible and are easier to see
In DG Architect, the two holo skirt brushes are no longer available as those assets were causing a crash
Additional code for internal error checking and verification was added.

Defense Grid Game update

pobststeam_community_announcementspatchnotes

100d ago

A small update addressing a few bugs and usability updates:

Cloud save and leaderboard capacity upgraded - leaderboards and cloud saves should now resume working for the players who have played Defense Grid 2 the most
Chapter arrows in the UI have been made more visible and are easier to see
In DG Architect, the two holo skirt brushes are no longer available as those assets were causing a crash
Additional code for internal error checking and verification was added.

Defense Grid 2 in 2026!

pobststeam_community_announcementspatchnotes

148d ago

DG2 got an update today, in 2026.

DG2 now has full VO audio for Simplified Chinese, Spanish, and Korean!
The DG2 Special Edition now includes the official Soundtrack (you get it automatically if you already have the Special Edition or the Special Edition Upgrade)
If you just want the Official Soundtrack, you can now buy it separately as well
Several edge case bugs have been fixed from launcher issues to visual bugs, to supergrinder memory bugs and other rare crashes.

Oh and the game is now prepared for a new DLC called Aftermath! (coming soon)

WELCOME TO DEFENSE GRID 2

pobststeam_community_announcementspatchnotes

324d ago

Here are the latest details on Defense Grid 2:

DG2's last product update was May 2018
As of April 2023, AMD has updated drivers to fix and support DG2 operation
In addition to the community maps that can be purchased in Steam Workshop, free community maps can be found at https://dg2freemaps.com
You can find other DG2 players on the hidden path https://discord.gg/hiddenpath
DG2 SteamOS Linux & Mac versions ended support in 2016, those versions still exist but are unsupported.

Protect the cores!

DG2 April 2018 Update

Jokersteam_community_announcements

3019d ago

PC • Fixed the dreaded crash that could occur when rewinding! • Fixed a bug that prohibited entry into the Custom Levels screen • Fixed a crash involving the Tesla tower • Fixed a crash that could occur when closing the Settings screen • Fixed a crash that could occur in the Mission Summary screen • Fixed a number of crashes and bugs in DG Architect • Fixed a bug where particle effects would sometimes briefly appear at the world origin Linux and Mac • The Linux and Mac builds have not been updated • Support for Linux and Mac is being sunsetted going forward

Defense Grid: The Board Game available on Kickstarter!

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3484d ago

Want to save the cores on your tabletop? Now's your chance! http://kck.st/2j2D55s

Defense Grid: The Board Game available on Kickstarter!

Devgamersteam_community_announcements

3484d ago

Want to save the cores on your tabletop? Now's your chance! http://kck.st/2j2D55s

Defense Grid: The Board Game stream! Live now!

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3651d ago

Check out the new Defense Grid Board game with board game developers and the DG2 Devs! https://www.twitch.tv/gene_defect

Defense Grid: The Board Game stream! Live now!

Devgamersteam_community_announcements

3651d ago

Check out the new Defense Grid Board game with board game developers and the DG2 Devs! https://www.twitch.tv/gene_defect

HPE CEO Jeff Pobst Giving AMA on Reddit right NOW!

Devgamersteam_community_announcements

3797d ago

Please join and ask him any questions you might have about our games, VR, or Rocket Science. https://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/comments/49uwud/dev_showcase_ama_with_defense_grid_2_and_jeff/

HPE CEO Jeff Pobst Giving AMA on Reddit right NOW!

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3797d ago

Please join and ask him any questions you might have about our games, VR, or Rocket Science. https://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/comments/49uwud/dev_showcase_ama_with_defense_grid_2_and_jeff/

Defense Grid 2: Enhanced VR Edition Trailer is out!

Devgamersteam_community_announcements

3799d ago

ːsteamhappyːCheck it Out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfCpPLkOb8A ːsteamhappyː

Defense Grid 2: Enhanced VR Edition Trailer is out!

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3799d ago

ːsteamhappyːCheck it Out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfCpPLkOb8A ːsteamhappyː

5/22/2015 DG2 May Steam Update - PC & Mac. No UCC support for Linux/SteamOS.

pobststeam_community_announcements

4090d ago

DG2 May Steam Update - PC only (Mac soon)

DGArchitect custom scripts now support all game modes
DGArchitect maps can now include Classic Open mode scoring
DG Architect ray tracing bug fixed that prevented block properties from being selected
DG Architect Point lights now appear in DG Architect
Classic Open string entries updated or added
For the PC & Mac update, UCC formats needed to change making them unusable on Linux. We hope to change this in the future, but it may take longer than desired because of some conflicting Linux issues.

5/22/2015 DG2 May Steam Update - PC & Mac. No UCC support for Linux/SteamOS.

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4090d ago

DG2 May Steam Update - PC only (Mac soon)

DGArchitect custom scripts now support all game modes
DGArchitect maps can now include Classic Open mode scoring
DG Architect ray tracing bug fixed that prevented block properties from being selected
DG Architect Point lights now appear in DG Architect
Classic Open string entries updated or added
For the PC & Mac update, UCC formats needed to change making them unusable on Linux. We hope to change this in the future, but it may take longer than desired because of some conflicting Linux issues.

DG2 Newsletter and New Price

Nerdmaidsteam_community_announcements

4104d ago

We recently sent a newsletter to our community. In case you missed it you can read the full newsletter here: DG2 Spring Newsletter Some Highlights: Defense Grid 2 now more affordable than ever! DG2 is now the sweetest deal out there. Get and gift your favorite tower defense game for only $14.99 for the Regular Edition or $19.99 for the Special Edition. DG2 launched in Autumn 2014 to critical acclaim from both media and gamers. If this has been on your wish list or a loved one’s, treat yourself today! Did you download your FREE map on Steam? If you haven’t already, be sure to login to Steam and register your email for a free DG2 map. Insider Tip: Every now and again we hold some really great drawings with the emails from this list. Be sure to use a real email address, it's our only way to connect with you. Recently we gave away four NVIDIA Titan video cards worth $1019 each. Register your email today.

DG2 Newsletter and New Price

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4104d ago

3/24/2015 - DG2 March Steam Update - PC, Mac only (SteamOS version coming very soon)

Nerdmaidsteam_community_announcements

4149d ago

Gameplay:

New Game Type: Classic Open. Classic Open introduces the original DG scoring model to DG2. It is available for all single player missions and modes. No medals are awarded in Classic Open.
Tower Limit Mode Fix: Fixed bug in which boost towers could automatically sell out from underneath a tower in the middle of upgrading.
Strategy Camera Added: Edge scrolling camera for single player can be toggled on / off using Shift+C or can be set to be the default by adding “-freecamera” to the Steam launch options (library, right-click->properties, set launch options)

Stability:

Fixed top ten crash bugs responsible for majority of remaining reported game crashes.
Fixed a significant number of OpenGL rendering issues for Mac (and soon SteamOS) improving both quality and performance rendering
Fixed Mac launcher race condition where launcher might not appear while Steam is still initializing launch of game
Fixed multiple DG Architect crash bugs
Fixed DG Architect block thumbnails not appearing

Leaderboard Validity:

Added ability to remove scores from leaderboards that aren’t possible to achieve in an unaltered game session
Removal of invalid scores will take place some days after update release

User Created Content (UCC) Tools Enhancement:

New UCC file format – must have update to download new UCC maps
Enabled UCC maps to have story mode leaderboards
Enabled UCC script asset creation with DG Architect and game loading of that script
Enabled UCC script assets to be packaged in Steam Workshop upload
Stopped UCC map creation process from creating multiple leaderboard versions for the same map
Mac: Users can load custom levels now. Custom levels are looked for here: /Users//Library/Application Support/Steam/userdata//221540/local/DG2/

Usability

Restored Mouse button bindings to match system settings in Windows

3/24/2015 - DG2 March Steam Update - PC, Mac only (SteamOS version coming very soon)

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4149d ago

Gameplay:

New Game Type: Classic Open. Classic Open introduces the original DG scoring model to DG2. It is available for all single player missions and modes. No medals are awarded in Classic Open.
Tower Limit Mode Fix: Fixed bug in which boost towers could automatically sell out from underneath a tower in the middle of upgrading.
Strategy Camera Added: Edge scrolling camera for single player can be toggled on / off using Shift+C or can be set to be the default by adding “-freecamera” to the Steam launch options (library, right-click->properties, set launch options)

Stability:

Fixed top ten crash bugs responsible for majority of remaining reported game crashes.
Fixed a significant number of OpenGL rendering issues for Mac (and soon SteamOS) improving both quality and performance rendering
Fixed Mac launcher race condition where launcher might not appear while Steam is still initializing launch of game
Fixed multiple DG Architect crash bugs
Fixed DG Architect block thumbnails not appearing

Leaderboard Validity:

Added ability to remove scores from leaderboards that aren’t possible to achieve in an unaltered game session
Removal of invalid scores will take place some days after update release

User Created Content (UCC) Tools Enhancement:

New UCC file format – must have update to download new UCC maps
Enabled UCC maps to have story mode leaderboards
Enabled UCC script asset creation with DG Architect and game loading of that script
Enabled UCC script assets to be packaged in Steam Workshop upload
Stopped UCC map creation process from creating multiple leaderboard versions for the same map
Mac: Users can load custom levels now. Custom levels are looked for here: /Users//Library/Application Support/Steam/userdata//221540/local/DG2/

Usability

Restored Mouse button bindings to match system settings in Windows

DG2 Demo Now Available!

Kaboomsteam_community_announcements

4262d ago

Setting the bar as the definitive tower defense game, Defense Grid 2 introduces new worlds and threats to test your tower placement strategies. With a bold new look and the addition of new game modes. Try the first chapter today for free. http://store.steampowered.com/app/329260/

DG2 Demo Now Available!

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4262d ago

Mac Version Update

Jokersteam_community_announcements

4301d ago

This update fixes a number of graphical issues that some players reported on specific Mac configurations. - Fixed an issue where some levels were showing up unlit. - Fixed an issue where some art assets were invisible.

Mac Version Update

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4301d ago

Mac version updated!

twig314159steam_community_announcements

4308d ago

This small update fixes a few known issues and new problems reported by users since yesterday's release. - Fixed issues with some Nvidea cards. If you previously added the -forwardshading option to the Defense Grid 2 launch options in Steam, you can remove that now. - Fixed an issue in which OS X 10.7.5 could cause the game to crash. - Defense Grid 2 should now be code signed so that it no longer causes OS X to warn the user that the application is untrusted on Mavericks, depending on user settings. - Fix for situations in which the Defense Grid 2 launcher web page was appearing in the user's default browser. If you still experience this problem, please let us know!

Mac version updated!

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4308d ago

Mac and Linux versions are here!

twig314159steam_community_announcements

4309d ago

The Mac and Linux versions are here! We are still looking into the known issues and will update the builds as needed. Enjoy! If you have the previous version of the Mac or Linux builds, please be sure to completely uninstall before updating to the latest version. Known issues: - Players cannot type in the chat field during a multiplayer session, but Steam chat will still function. - Players using a gamepad may see their mouse cursor vanish temporarily if they open a Steam menu with the gamepad. - Defense Grid 2 may crash on shutdown. This is a non-destructive crash and will not incur data loss. - Crossplatform multiplayer matchmaking is not yet function. - Crossplatform multiplayer games will function via game invites, but there may be odd or buggy behavior. - There are some issues with Nvidea video cards that can cause rendering problems with shadows, fog, and visual effects. A workaround is to add -forwardshading to the Launch Options within Steam. This will reduce overall visual quality but will be an improvement if you experience these issues.

Mac and Linux versions are here!

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4309d ago

Mac beta unavailable in preperation for release

twig314159steam_community_announcements

4311d ago

The Mac beta version of the game will be unavailable as we prepare for the release of the Mac and Linux versions on Oct. 14th.

Mac beta unavailable in preperation for release

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4311d ago

The Mac beta version of the game will be unavailable as we prepare for the release of the Mac and Linux versions on Oct. 14th.

An October Update

twig314159steam_community_announcements

4315d ago

We have a new DG2 update for you this week in early October. It comes with some new functionality and game improvements as well as bug and crash fixes. We hope you enjoy! New functionality: - Actual Full screen mode now supported (works properly with multi-monitor setups). - Windowed mode at native resolution will hide title bar and edges as before - Mouse cursor fast double clicking now supported - Three state toggle now for path indicator – none, regular, large & bright - Added notification string (currently only in English) if player is on a system below the DirectX10 minimum - Support Gamepad on launcher for full Big Picture mode support - FXAA (anti-aliasing) now supported. - Traditional and Simplified Chinese localization now available. Improvements: - Top 10 detected crash fixes addressed - Significant graphics performance increases depending on video card - Particle performance improved, especially at low frame rates - Graph drawing fixes when showing score graphs - Adjusted alien scripts for Missions 7, 8, 10 & 12 based on player metrics collected - Fixed Mission 8 Focal Point medal requirements: bronze & gold medal were previously the same - Removed DG1 cheat codes used for development - Additional UI clean up fixes - Some level editor bug fixes

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