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D.O.T. Defence Roadmap Revealed

As development continues in Early Access, we're excited to share a look at what's ahead for D.O.T. Defence. The roadmap highlights our ongoing commitment to expanding the game with meaningful content and new ways to play.



[h2]Upcoming Features:[/h2]

  • Complete the Chromatech Campaign
  • Escalation Mode: a tournament-style mode for Skirmish
  • Alien Invader faction, biome, and campaign
  • Global Domination Mode: a streamlined 4X experience
  • Flying units
  • Global scoreboards for wave defence
  • Additional maps, commanders, and passives
  • Difficulty selection and scoreboards for campaign
  • Control remapping
  • In-game events that dynamically shift the battlefield

Your feedback has been essential in shaping this direction, and we're just getting started.

[h2]Content Patch 01: Chromatech Campaign Begins[/h2]
Our first major content update since launch is live. The first Content Patch introduces new campaign missions, game modes, and maps that expand the core experience.

[h3]Chromatech Campaign 1/2[/h3]
The first half of the Chromatech faction campaign is now available. Lead Dr. Strangehue in a new storyline focused on power, revenge, and experimental warfare.

[h3]New Skirmish Modes[/h3]
Three new ways to play Skirmish that dramatically alter match dynamics:

  • Armistice: Periodic ceasefires introduce strategic pacing
  • Boss: Control a single, powerful unit instead of a traditional HQ
  • Warzone: Neutral enemies attack all players at set intervals


[h3]Chromatech Maps[/h3]
New Skirmish and Wave Defence maps set in the Chromatech biome, featuring unique mechanics including toxic gas geysers and destructible barricades.

[h2]Play Now and Join the Community[/h2]
D.O.T. Defence is growing with every update. We're building this together, and your feedback continues to shape the direction of development.

Join our Discord Server: discord.gg/kr84wGn4xu

Thank you for being part of the D.O.T. Defence community. More updates are on the way.

— RattleAxe Games

Expanded Campaign!

We've added 2 more missions to the campaign, and 1 new skirmish map. We've also been squashing a variety of reported bugs and continued to tune the core experience.

EA Streaming

[h2]Greetings Commanders![/h2]

We’re thrilled to announce that D.O.T. Defence launched into EA on April 15th! Here’s what’s happening:

[h2]AI Skirmish Battles[/h2]

Our AI Commanders will face off against each other in the Skirmish Mode, with varying levels of difficulty. Watch as they utilize fun tactics, unique powers, and explore a variety of maps. It's a great opportunity to see the diversity of gameplay strategies that D.O.T. Defence offers.

[h2]Tune In for a Sneak Peek[/h2]
Catch the action live and get an insider’s look at how the AI tackles different scenarios, pulls off powerful strategies, and reacts to the ever-changing battlefield.

Try the Demo! Want to experience it firsthand? Be sure to try out the free demo! You’ll be able to jump in, test out your own strategies, and discover how fun and strategic D.O.T. Defence can be.

[h2]What’s Next?[/h2]

We’ll continue refining the gameplay and working on more exciting features to improve your experience. Keep an eye on our future updates!

[h2]Stay Connected![/h2]

Follow us on Twitter, YouTube, and Steam for all the latest updates. Your support means everything to us!

Thank you,
[h2]The RattleAxe Games Team[/h2]

Update Notes for April 21

  • Made metaprogression much faster and gave more default unlocked maps and commanders
  • Fixed a few AI bugs
  • Added/improved a few VFX
  • Changed SFX for Unnatural Fog to be less grating
  • Improved coin graphics to be more readable

Join Forces with Steam Remote Play

Attention Commanders!


We wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you who has taken the plunge and joined the fight in D.O.T. Defence. Your support fuels our passion and helps us continue to develop and improve the game. Thank you for being a part of our growing community!

If you could spare a few moments please leave a review on the Steam store page. These reviews are invaluable in helping new players discover D.O.T. Defence and provide us with crucial feedback. Every single review makes a real difference!

[h2]Join Forces Online with Steam Remote Play! 🤝[/h2]

Want to team up with your friends for some intense gamepad action? We've just released a brand new video guide showing you exactly how to use Steam's awesome Remote Play Together feature to play online matches with your buddies!

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[h2]Stay in the Loop & Share Your Thoughts on Our Official Discord! 💬[/h2]

For the absolute latest news on updates, sneak peeks at what's coming next, and the best place to connect directly with our team and fellow defenders, make sure you join our official D.O.T. Defence Discord server!

It's the perfect hub to share your epic victories, discuss strategies, and provide us with your valuable feedback and suggestions. We're always eager to hear what you think!

https://discord.com/invite/RTf6DKFRFV

Once again, thank you for your incredible support. We're excited to continue this journey with you all!

- RattleAxe Games