Endless TD — Patch 0.5.1
PvP, Progression, & Major Systems Update
Patch 0.5.1 delivers a major competitive systems pass, progression improvements, new towers, and significant interface upgrades as Endless TD moves closer to launch.
⚔️ PvP Ranked System
PvP Rankings & Competitive Tiers
PvP progression now features a full rank structure.
View all ranks here:
👉 https://endlesstd.com/pvp-rankings
New PvP Rank Icons
• 20 unique rank icons unlockable through PvP progression
Expanded Rank Rewards
• Significantly more cosmetic unlocks for player experience progression
Animated Top-Tier Icons
Diamond, Master, and Grandmaster ranks now feature animated icons.
Improved Reward Previews
Rank rewards now display clearer visual previews in-game.
📈 Progression & Post-Game Experience
New Post-Game XP Bar
Victory and defeat screens now include:
• Smooth XP fill animations
• Multi-level rollover support
• Level-up visual effects
Level-Up Celebrations
Enhanced visual sequences for level-ups and rank-ups.
🧠 Talent Constellation
Hex Node Talent Tree Implemented
The Talent Constellation system has been expanded with a full hex-node layout:
• New visual talent web structure
• Clearer node relationships & progression paths
• Improved readability of talent connections
Talent System Improvements
• More talents affect a wider range of towers
• Improved multi-element scaling
• Smarter talent visibility - tooltips now display which tower the talent will impact
• New hotbar toggle to preview tower-specific talents for the tower selected
This update significantly improves long-term build planning and specialization clarity.
🤝 PvP Surrender System (2v2)
Team-Based Voting
• Surrendering now requires teammate approval
Improved Vote Handling
• Votes cancel on disconnect
• Proper handling of declined votes
• Correct forfeit detection
🎯 Matchmaking & Stability
Major improvements to PvP reliability:
• Better queue handling
• Faster join failure recovery
• Reduced connection edge cases
• Improved re-queue behavior
PvP sessions should now feel noticeably more stable.
✅ Lobby & Reconnect Improvements
Lobby Host Controls
• Hosts can now remove players
Slot Handling Refinements
• More consistent slot behavior
• Clearer closed-slot visuals
Reconnect Flow Improvements
Improved handling of disconnect & rejoin scenarios.
🛡️ Steam Authentication
Improved API stability to prevent rare login and verification stalls.
🌊 New Towers
Three new towers join the battlefield:
Abyssal Leviathan
Expands water-focused build strategies.
Anathema Spire
Introduces new tactical dynamics.
Brine Wraith
Adds new elemental synergy options.
Each tower includes full animations and effects.
🧩 Player Upgrade Screen
Layout & Appearance Redesign
The Player Upgrade screen has been visually redesigned:
• Cleaner layout
• Better visual hierarchy
• Improved readability
🎨 Color Blind Mode
New selectable vision modes:
• Protanopia
• Deuteranopia
• Tritanopia
Designed to improve clarity across UI and combat visuals.
🔍 Tower Tooltip Improvements
Tooltips now clearly distinguish:
• Talent bonuses
• Support bonuses
• Upgrade bonuses
Improved stat readability during gameplay.
🖥️ UI / UX Polish
Merge Glossary Enhancements
• Panel can now be minimized & moved
Talent Panel Refinements
• Improved filtering visuals
• Better layout clarity
• Enhanced scrolling behavior
🚀 Performance
Projectile Optimization
Improved projectile handling for smoother gameplay and reduced performance spikes.
🧱 General Improvements
• Stability enhancements
• Profanity filter updates
• Expanded achievement definitions
Patch 0.5.1 represents a major systems, progression, and polish update as Endless TD approaches launch.
More updates soon.
-CakeZ