Noob Tower Defense Update Log
This is the complete Noob Tower Defense update timeline — every confirmed update signal, code release, and season event verified from the official Discord and cross-referenced with multiple aggregator sources. Data is sourced, not guessed.
Upcoming Noob Tower Defense Updates
Season 1 exclusive towers — Nox, Builder, and Slimegunner — leave the rotation. New Exclusive Towers, New Season Pass, and New Event Tower arrive with Season 2. Season 1 codes may expire. See full details on the Season 2 page.
Endless Mode launches with a brand new map. This was delayed from May 9 by Vitan developer ilana: "we want to give endless the most amount of polish we can." Prepare with S-tier carries and Tower Mastery progress.
Update 3 — Tower Mastery (May 2, 2026)
Noob Tower Defense Update 3 launched on May 2, 2026, announced by Vitan developer ilana in the official NTD Discord #announcements with "Our update is in: 4 hours" at 11:37 UTC. The update went live at approximately 16:00 UTC.
The headline feature is Tower Mastery — a per-tower progression system that rewards players for specialising in specific units. The more you use a tower across runs, the more mastery it accumulates, unlocking permanent stat bonuses for that unit.
What Tower Mastery means for your strategy: Mastery rewards long-term commitment to specific units. Focus mastery on your S-tier carry (Juggernaut or King) and your top support (Veteran) first. See the full Tower Mastery guide.
Verified Update Signals — Full Timeline
Every entry below is sourced and dated. No guesses, no speculation.
| Update / Signal | Date | What We Know | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Update 3 — Tower Mastery + More | 2026-05-02 ~16:00 UTC (announced 2026-05-02 11:37 UTC, 'Our update is in: 4 hours') | Tower Mastery system + additional content. Announced live in NTD #announcements 4 hours before drop. Coincides with the Roblox event banner 'Update 3 (May 2) — Tower Mastery + More'. | discord-announcement-2026-05-02-ilana-1221903544563536034 |
| Endless mode delayed: 2026-05-09 → 2026-05-16 | 2026-05-01 21:43 UTC (delay announcement) | ilana (Vitan Games dev) announced @here in NTD #announcements that the Endless update originally scheduled for 2026-05-09 has been pushed to 2026-05-16 19:00 BST. Reason: 'we want to give endless the most amount of polish we can'. The 2026-05-09 slot will instead ship: New Exclusive Towers, New Season Pass, New Event + Event Tower. | discord-announcement-2026-05-01-ilana-1221903544563536034 |
| Season 1 | Active through 2026-05-09 | Per InGameNews and the dev followup post in NTD #announcements 2026-05-01 21:45 UTC: 'Season One is still ending on the 9th, which includes nox/builder/slimegunner etc' — the season-1 limited towers nox, builder and slimegunner will rotate out at season end. | ingamenews-codes, discord-announcement-2026-05-01-followup-1221903544563536034 |
| UPD2 code release | 2026-04-27 (first appears in Game Rant article) | UPD2 code (300 gems) was the rallying point used by every code aggregator in late April / early May 2026, suggesting an UPD2 update shipped around that time. | gamerant-codes, pcgamesn-codes, pockettactics-codes, progameguides-codes, ingamenews-codes |
| Like-milestone codes | Late April / Early May 2026 | Likes6k, likes7k, LIKES5K shipped together as like-count milestone codes. Pattern: developer drops a new code every ~500-1000 likes per Game Rant and Pro Game Guides. | pcgamesn-codes, ingamenews-codes, progameguides-codes |
| hallsecret event | Pre-May 2026 | 'hallsecret' code remained active across all multi-source checks on 2026-05-02. Hints at a Halloween-themed secret tied to map / event. | pcgamesn-codes, pockettactics-codes, progameguides-codes |
Noob Tower Defense Update Cadence
Vitan Games follows a predictable release pattern for Noob Tower Defense:
- Weekly Friday updates — new game content, balance adjustments, and sometimes new units. Per Game Rant and Pro Game Guides, the weekly cadence is consistent.
- Like-milestone codes — a new redemption code drops every ~500 likes. Current confirmed milestone codes reached: LIKES500, LIKES2K, LIKES5K, Likes6k, likes7k. Watch the official Discord for new milestone announcements.
- Update codes — each major update ships with a new code (UPD1, UPD2). Expect UPD3 with Season 2 or the next major update.
- Seasonal transitions — Season 1 ran April–May 9, 2026. Seasonal exclusive towers rotate out and new ones come in.
- Limited events — the Aftermath Event is currently active as of May 2026. Event towers (Moderator, Inverse Moderator, Mr. Monkey) are only available during their event window.
Noob Tower Defense Update FAQ
- What is the latest Noob Tower Defense update?
- Update 3 (Tower Mastery) launched May 2, 2026. The next confirmed update is Endless Mode on May 16, 2026. Read the Tower Mastery guide to prepare.
- When does Noob Tower Defense Season 1 end?
- Season 1 ends May 9, 2026. Towers Nox, Builder and Slimegunner leave with it. Full details on the Season 2 page.
- When is Noob Tower Defense Endless Mode?
- May 16, 2026 at 19:00 BST. Comes with a brand new map. It was originally planned for May 9 but was delayed for polish.
- How do I know when new Noob Tower Defense codes drop?
- Codes drop with Friday updates and at like-count milestones. Join the official Discord (discord.gg/ntd) for instant notifications — codes are announced in #announcements first.
- What is Tower Mastery in Noob Tower Defense?
- Tower Mastery is the headline feature from Update 3. It's a per-tower progression system where mastery levels accumulate as you use specific towers across runs, unlocking permanent bonuses. Read the full Tower Mastery guide.