Dungeon Defenders II
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Dungeon Defenders II

Dungeon Defenders II is a cooperative Action Tower Defense game packed with roleplaying elements like loot, leveling, and pets.

DEV: Chromatic GamesPUB: Chromatic GamesAppID 236110

Is Dungeon Defenders II still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

80.8
Good

Elixir Rating

77.2% of 22,185 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 76.7. Nothing we would call a substantial update has landed in six months, but the developers were last heard 21 days ago — adding 4.1.

reception 76.7·support +4.1·Good

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

Should you look into this?

From Steam's own record

Development

Insufficient evidence

Last heard from developers

21 days ago

Historical posting rhythm

every ~9.5 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

0

Current silence

cannot be judged

Our news coverage needs a fresh check; missing posts are not evidence that development has stopped. We have not recorded a substantial update in six months; our record contains 8 developer posts.

Last successful news check: Oct 7, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC. This is when we checked Steam, separate from when the developer last posted. A fresh check is needed before judging current activity.

Two years of development

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33 announcements · 1 substantial · 8 months with nothing

Recent Transmissions

30 entries in codex

Community AnnouncementsSep 16, 2026
The Harvest Moon Festival - Hotfix

Bug fixesFixed collision issues in the Royal Tavern map.Fixed an issue where the Royal Tavern map was playable through the War Table. The map can only be accessed through the event doors marked on both Tavern and Town.Fixed an issue where t…

Community AnnouncementsSep 10, 2026
The Harvest Moon Festival

Defenders! The Harvest Moon Festival has returned to Etheria! Farmer Tom is back, the Town has received a seasonal makeover, and a brand-new limited-time map gives you another way to earn event rewards. This update also brings new Hero abil…

Community AnnouncementsJul 14, 2026
The Golden Crusade - Hotfix 5

Bug FixesFixed a bug that caused Headstrong enemies to ignore being stunned through freezing or petrifyFixed a bug that caused relics without a crit damage/chance roll to gain a phantom +1% bonus to those stats (e.g. Godly relics didn't get…

Community AnnouncementsJul 2, 2026
The Golden Crusade - Hotfix 4

Bug FixesFixed controllers selling items when transferring to the shard vault.Fixed an issue where multiple nodes on a node-type tower were causing it to multiply the output.Fixed an issue where unequipping and re-equipping shards on a node…

Community AnnouncementsJul 1, 2026
The Golden Crusade - Hotfix 3

Bug FixesFixed an issue where lobbies would become bugged, letting you walk through spawn barriers, never start the match, etc.Fixed an issue where you'd get stuck on a loading screen if other player(s) readied up before you finished loadin…

Community AnnouncementsJun 24, 2026
The Golden Crusade - Hotfix 2

Bug FixesTower-inspect SETUP panel now is sized to its content instead of the tower's main-stat content.Each rolled stat's now shows exact roll % on the item ALT/detail hoverAbbreviated the item-tooltip stat bonus number so large values sto…

Community AnnouncementsJun 24, 2026
The Golden Crusade - Hotfix 1

Bug FixesFixed Elemental Rumble weekly challenges awarding incorrect armor and stones.Corrected the names of the golden and poison Orcs and Mages in Elemental Rumble.Fixed stone drop rates for the poison and gold elements on Normal and Hard…

Community AnnouncementsJun 23, 2026
The Golden Crusade

Defenders, we are very excited to launch our biggest update for Dungeon Defenders 2: The Golden Crusade update. This update includes a new hero, new maps, a new boss fight, new elemental rumble elements, new pets, new skins, memory optimiza…

Community AnnouncementsMar 9, 2026
The Festival of Hearts - Hotfix Patch

SHOPAdded a feature that hides bundles/items you already own in the Emporium.New Etheria Essentials Pack bundle!: This bundle includes All Heroes, 4 Hero Slots, Max Bag Slots, Max Vault Slots, Shard Vault, and Material Vault.The new Etheria…

Community AnnouncementsFeb 11, 2026
The Festival of Hearts

Greetings, Defenders!We’re excited to announce that the Festival of Hearts event has returned to Etheria!Once again, defenders can visit Violet Marygold to obtain exclusive event rewards. This year, we’re introducing a new pet to the festiv…

Community AnnouncementsJan 8, 2026
The Fairy Tales Update - Chaos 11 (Hotfix 4)

FixesFixed an issue where players were able to finish Embermount without killing the Phoenix.Fixed an issue where Assault on throne room had C10 enemies in C11.Fixed an issue where DrakenFrost resort had C11 enemies in C10.Fixed an issue wh…

Community AnnouncementsDec 16, 2025
The Fairy Tales Update - Chaos 11 (Hotfix 3)

FixesCyborg's Physical Wall is now a blockade.Fixed Jester's Revenge C11 Incursion.Fixed C11 consecutive win loot.Disabled Winter Theme for gates and Town (PC still has Town), this does not affect the pet event.Fixed Jester bag icon.Fixed i…

Community AnnouncementsDec 11, 2025
The Fairy Tales Update - Chaos 11 (Hotfix 2)

FixesFixed Superswarm not being able to be soldFixed Plasma Defense system having incorrect Crit Chance and Crit DamageFixed The Last Word giving more HD than intendedFixed Haste Infusion not giving Defense RateFixed Ramparts C10 having C11…

Community AnnouncementsDec 10, 2025
The Fairy Tales Update - Chaos 11 (Hotfix)

FixesConfettiplosion Chip - now has 100% chanceChrono Chip - 55% to 65%Chrono Servo - 35% to 45%Added Jester to valid heroes for Single Chip, Triple Chip, and Quintuple ChipWitchSpeed Buff Increased from 35% to 50%.Added Attack Speed increa…

Community AnnouncementsDec 9, 2025
The Fairy Tales Update - Chaos 11

Fairy Tales of Dragonfall UpdateWe are very happy to launch the 'Fairy Tales' update for Dungeon Defenders 2. This update includes a lot of new content, such as C11, a new map with a boss fight, a new hero (The Jester), new skins for the De…

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Community AnnouncementsSep 16, 2025
The Harvest Moon Festival is back!

Defenders, the chill of autumn whispers through Dragonfall once more: our beloved Harvest Moon Festival has returned! This update also brings a balance pass to defenses and several quality of life improvements to keep your battles smoother …

Community AnnouncementsJul 16, 2025
Dungeon Defenders 2 - Hotfix 07/16/25

FixesAdded cyborg to bag icons.Cyborg no longer gains heat while under the effects of Tidal Flow.Fixed Physical wall not taking damage from enemies.Fixed Flamethrower not deactivating when using another ability or placing a defense.Changed …

Community AnnouncementsJul 7, 2025
Galactic Guardians Pt. 2

Today, we're pleased to introduce Galactic Guardians Pt. 2 to Dungeon Defenders 2. This update introduces a new technologically enhanced hero to join Etheria's defense. New Hero - The CyborgPrimary Attack - Cannister FireUnleash a torrent o…

Community AnnouncementsMay 30, 2025
Dungeon Defenders 2 - Hotfix 05/30/25

Fixed UFO Corgi Pet Cooldown Fixed Space Fox Head Description

Community AnnouncementsMay 29, 2025
Galactic Guardians Part 1

Galactic Guardians - Part 1 Today, we're thrilled to introduce Galactic Guardians Part 1 to Dungeon Defenders 2. Blast off into cosmic adventures with stellar new skins, titles, pets, and more! Prepare for liftoff, Defenders—the galaxy awai…

Community AnnouncementsApr 21, 2025
Dungeon Defenders 2 - Hotfix 04/21/25

Fixes Improved some performance issues.

Community AnnouncementsApr 3, 2025
Defenders of Etheria is LIVE on Kickstarter!

DoE is Live on Kickstarter! Defenders! We're proud to announce the Defenders of Etheria Kickstarter campaign is LIVE until May 18th! By backing the game on Kickstarter, you can take advantage of early-bird discounts, franchise-wide game and…

Community AnnouncementsMar 29, 2025
Halved Prices, Doubled XP!

Greetings, Defenders! Your eyes do not deceive you, and no, this isn't an early April fool's joke. Begining this weekend, March 28th at 10:00 AM (EST) to April 2nd, you'll find almost everything in the Emporium 50% off, and you'll earn doub…

Community AnnouncementsMar 24, 2025
Zero Tax Player Shops Until April 8th

Greetings, Defenders! Player Shops have been re-enabled in our most recent hotfix, and the merchants guild has waived the Etherian Tax applied to Player Shops for the next two weeks in celebration! We appreciate your patience and understand…

Community AnnouncementsMar 24, 2025
Dungeon Defenders 2 - Hotfix 03/24/25

Miscellaneous Player shops have been re-enabled. Fixes Implemented a potential fix for equipment generating with a gear score of 1. For Etheria!

Community AnnouncementsMar 17, 2025
Announcing Defenders of Etheria!

Greetings, Defenders! Today, we have something exceptionally exciting to share with you—a new game announcement; Defenders of Etheria! What is Defenders of Etheria? Defenders of Etheria won’t be your traditional tower-defense game (not that…

Community AnnouncementsFeb 21, 2025
Dungeon Defenders 2 - Hotfix 02/21/25

Fixes Fixed an issue where players were able to upgrade an item beyond ‘Godly’. Fixed Aquarion Throne Room not spawning mini-bosses on Elemental Rumble. Fixed indestructible cores on Forgotten Ruins incursions. Fixed typos on some abilities…

Community AnnouncementsFeb 11, 2025
The Festival of Hearts

Greetings, Defenders! Today—among the reactivation of Player Shops and a slew of bug fixes—we're introducing a new seasonal event; the Festival of Hearts! This modest, but nevertheless lovely limited-time event sees the introduction of Viol…

Community AnnouncementsJan 6, 2025
Dungeon Defenders 2 - Hotfix 01/06/25

Emporium Removed the Baby Piggle Bundle, Piggle Bundle, Ravenwood Piggle Bundle, and Piggle Pack Bundles from the Emporium. Miscellaneous Dragon Fruit are no longer obtainable via pet food boxes. For Etheria!

Community AnnouncementsDec 10, 2024
Dungeon Defenders 2 - Hotfix 12/10/24

Balance Changes Buffed several Elemental Rumble M.O.D.S.; Increased Earth/Fire/Storm/Water Counter Chip damage by 60%. Increased Earth/Fire/Storm/Water Counter Servo damage by 75%. Increased Elite Counter Chip damage by 102%. Increased Elit…