Posted July 12, 2025 by PolyDart
TD was originally built as a technical showcase for PolyDart's Core — not as a full-featured, content-complete game. The recent soft release confirmed what we already knew: the current scope of a polished, complete tower defense game is beyond what the PolyDart team can support right now.
Key points:
TD’s limited release saw minimal traction, despite outreach across multiple communities.
The lead developer has since taken on a full-time role elsewhere.
Core — the foundation of TD — has critical issues that need addressing (performance, collisions, persistence). These problems were previously deprioritized to accelerate development but now block further progress.
Because Core is used across multiple projects, it takes precedence.
That said, you may still see updates roll out over time — not for new features, but as a result of internal Core changes. These will be maintenance-driven, not content-focused.
TL;DR: TD’s completion would require years at this point. Don’t expect a release date anytime soon.
Thanks for the support and understanding,
~ PolyDart