DG2: Defense Grid 2
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Great strategy is timeless. Build, adapt, and defend across dynamic maps, solo or online - every session brings new strategies, new solutions, and new surprises. Now is the perfect time to enter the grid.
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Special Edition UpgradeThe Steam Special Edition Upgrade includes additional content by expanding on both the in-game and behind-the-scenes stories of Defense Grid 2, offering a visual novel experience that extends the campaign's narrative as well as art, soundtrack and making of insights. Purchasing or upgrading to the Special Edition includes:If you purchase or upgrade to the Special Edition you will receive:A Matter of Endurance — A 30-minute audiobook featuring character voices and concept art from an original story by Hugo Award-winning author Mary Robinette Kowal, set between the events of Defense Grid: Containment and Defense Grid 2.Defense Grid 2 Original SoundtrackThe Making of Defense Grid 2 — A 312-page PDF by Russ Pitts, a reporter and author embedded with the development team throughout the full development cycle of the game.The Art of Defense Grid — A 73-page PDF art book showcasing concept art from the development of the original Defense Grid.The Art of Defense Grid 2 — A 123-page PDF art book showcasing concept art from the development of Defense Grid 2. About the GameFeaturesNew five-mission story chapter with Aftermath DLCA full story-driven campaign with 21 dynamic mapsOnline co-op and player-versus-player multiplayerHundreds of replayable challenge mode variantsLarge, open-ended levels with multiple strategic solutionsSteam Workshop support and powerful level creation toolsFull voice localisation in Chinese, Korean, Spanish, English, French, and GermanImproved widescreen support, stability, and performance.Timeless Tactics. New Battles.Defense Grid 2 remains one of the most refined and rewarding tower defence games ever made. With deep strategy, dynamic maps, and endless replayability, it is a true classic. Whether you’re discovering it for the first time or returning to the grid, there has never been a better time to deploy your defences.Planning, Placement and Perfect TimingA full story-driven campaign across 21 dynamic maps that shift as you play, forcing constant adaptation. This is tower defence with real depth that rewards planning, experimentation, and mastery. Every tower placement matters, and every choice carries weight.New Aftermath DLC Aftermath adds five large, open-ended story missions that continue the conflict with Fletcher and Governor Tydell. On a distant world where enemies can mind-control their attackers, your mission is to stop future invasions at the source. This chapter also opens with a fully voiced cinematic that sets the stage for what’s to come. This isn’t just more maps — it’s the next chapter in the Defense Grid universe.=Solo, Co-op, and Competitive PlayPlay the campaign solo, defend together in online co-op, or challenge other players in competitive multiplayer. With hundreds of challenge mode variations and shifting rules, no two battles play the same. The grid always has a new test waiting.A Classic, RefinedDG2 now features full voice localisation in Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Spanish, alongside English, French, and German. Text support has been fully updated for the new DLC, widescreen support has been improved, and the launcher has also been upgraded with better news and content access.Upgrade and Go Behind the GridThe Defense Grid 2 Complete Edition (coming soon!) includes A Matter of Endurance, a fully voiced 30-minute audio drama by Hugo Award-winning author Mary Robinette Kowal. You’ll also receive a 300+ page behind-the-scenes development book and two full digital art books from DG1 and DG2. Jump deeper into the Defense Grid universe.Why Jump into the Grid?With its timeless, deep tactical gameplay, competitive and co-op modes, powerful level creation tools, modern updates, and the all-new Aftermath DLC, Defense Grid 2 is more complete, more playable, and more exciting than ever.If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to jump in — this is it.
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MINORDefense Grid Game update
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 Defens
MINORAftermath DLC comes to Defense Grid 2
The first official expansion to Defense Grid 2 is now available - just a few(!) years after DG2's launch! These new advanced levels continue the campaign and begin right after Chapter 5 (which is like
MINORDefense Grid 2 in 2026!
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 alr
MINORWELCOME TO DEFENSE GRID 2
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 operationIn addition to the community maps that ca
MINORDG2 April 2018 Update
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 occ
MINORDefense Grid: The Board Game available on Kickstarter!
Want to save the cores on your tabletop? Now's your chance! http://kck.st/2j2D55s
MINORDefense Grid: The Board Game available on Kickstarter!
Want to save the cores on your tabletop? Now's your chance! http://kck.st/2j2D55s
MINORDefense Grid: The Board Game stream! Live now!
Check out the new Defense Grid Board game with board game developers and the DG2 Devs! https://www.twitch.tv/gene_defect
MINORDefense Grid: The Board Game stream! Live now!
Check out the new Defense Grid Board game with board game developers and the DG2 Devs! https://www.twitch.tv/gene_defect
MINORHPE CEO Jeff Pobst Giving AMA on Reddit right NOW!
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/
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