Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD Hub

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Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD Launch Hub: Status, Demo, and Roster

Release status, demo, and roster reference for Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD — the next chapter in the Ironhide tower-defense series.

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Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD launches on Steam on September 24, 2026, with pre-orders open and a Steam Next Fest demo live ahead of ship day. The Ironhide tower-defense prequel pairs a 12-hero roster with the revamped four-family tower upgrade system across 18 stages in three Linirea regions.

Planned release
Sep 24, 2026 (Steam)
Pre-order
-30% launch discount
Demo
Steam Next Fest live
Platforms
Windows + macOS
Heroes
12 epic heroes, pair-deploy
Towers
15 towers, 4 families

Launch & Status

The September 24, 2026 release date is set on the Steam store page for AppID 4259190 and confirmed in the Ironhide press release on irondune.com. As of September 18, 2026 the title is in pre-launch: the Steam store lists pre-order with a -30% launch discount, the Steam Next Fest demo is downloadable, and the Steam Community Hub is open for launch-day announcements.

Release date statusConfirm the planned Sep 24, 2026 ship.Demo downloadAccess the Steam Next Fest build.Price and pre-orderLive Steam regional price and pre-order terms.Platforms matrixWindows vs macOS vs the legacy mobile series.

Roster: Heroes and Towers

Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD launches with 27 upgradeable characters, 9 spells, and the revamped four-family tower upgrade system across 15 towers. The 12 epic heroes drive the pair-deployment mechanic; the four classic tower families (Barracks, Archer, Mage, Artillery) anchor the lane-defense loop.

Hero roster12-hero pair-deployment breakdown.Tower roster15 towers + revamped upgrade system.

Campaign, Enemies, and Bosses

Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD ships with 18 stages across three Linirea regions, 40+ enemy units across 5 races, and 6 colossal bosses. Classic Mode (announced for the 15-year anniversary of the original Kingdom Rush) offers a single-hero run with the four original tower families and the Rain of Fire and Reinforcements spells.

Campaign stages18 stages across 3 Linirea regions.Enemy races5 races and 40+ units.Boss roster6 colossal boss fights.

New Player Path

If you are new to the Kingdom Rush series, the launch-week path is: install the Steam Next Fest demo, pick two of the 12 heroes, place towers from the four classic families, spend the 9 spells on cooldown, and replay the early Linirea stages until the pair rotation clicks.

Beginners guideStep-by-step onboarding.Controls and mechanicsHero-pair combat and tower placement.

Series and Wiki Surfaces

Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD is the seventh main entry in the Ironhide Kingdom Rush tower-defense series, set as a prequel to the original Kingdom Rush. The wiki hub currently points at the Steam Community Hub, r/KingdomRush, and the Ironhide newsroom as the launch-week FAQ surface.

Kingdom Rush 6 wikiLaunch-week FAQ hub.KR6 vs FrontiersSeries-fan comparison.

Recent updates

Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD beginners guide: launch-week pathStep-by-step launch-week path: install demo, place towers, pick 2 of 12 heroes, spend the 9 spells, progress through the 18 stages, and check the Steam Community Hub for updates.Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD bosses: 6 colossal encounters6 colossal bosses map across the campaign. Boss HP and counter-tactic detail are unannounced as of research date.Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD campaign: 18 stages across 3 Linirea regions18 stages across 3 Linirea regions. Stage order and unlock tree are not announced; check the Steam Community Hub for launch-day walkthroughs.Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD controls and mechanicsMouse + partial controller, hero-pair combat, tower placement and upgrades, and 9 spells. Mechanics scope beyond the Steam store is unannounced.Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD demo: Steam Next Fest downloadSteam Next Fest demo is downloadable from the Steam store page for AppID 4259190 ahead of the planned Sep 24, 2026 launch.
Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD release date and launch statusPlanned Sep 24, 2026 ship on Steam with pre-order open and a Steam Next Fest demo live. Status as of research date 2026-09-18.Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD demo: Steam Next Fest downloadSteam Next Fest demo is downloadable from the Steam store page for AppID 4259190 ahead of the planned Sep 24, 2026 launch.Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD Steam price and pre-order termsLive Steam regional price with -30% launch pre-order discount. Price may change post-launch; check the live Steam store before purchase.Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD platforms: Windows, macOS, and the legacy mobile lineWindows and macOS only at launch. iOS, Android, console, and Steam Deck verification are not announced; legacy Kingdom Rush mobile titles are a separate product line.Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD heroes: 12-hero roster and pair deployment12 epic heroes drive the pair-deployment mechanic. Ability scope is announced; per-hero HP and ability numbers are unannounced.Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD towers: 15-tower roster and revamped upgrade system15 towers across 4 classic families with the revamped upgrade system. Per-tower DPS and cost numbers are unannounced.Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD campaign: 18 stages across 3 Linirea regions18 stages across 3 Linirea regions. Stage order and unlock tree are not announced; check the Steam Community Hub for launch-day walkthroughs.Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD enemies: 5 races and 40+ units5 races and 40+ unique enemy units. Per-unit HP, damage, and resistance numbers are unannounced as of research date.Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD bosses: 6 colossal encounters6 colossal bosses map across the campaign. Boss HP and counter-tactic detail are unannounced as of research date.Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD controls and mechanicsMouse + partial controller, hero-pair combat, tower placement and upgrades, and 9 spells. Mechanics scope beyond the Steam store is unannounced.Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD beginners guide: launch-week pathStep-by-step launch-week path: install demo, place towers, pick 2 of 12 heroes, spend the 9 spells, progress through the 18 stages, and check the Steam Community Hub for updates.Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD vs Kingdom Rush Frontiers and earlier Ironhide TD titlesSeries-entry comparison: prequel framing, pair-deployment mechanic, revamped upgrade system, Classic Mode, and where Frontiers / Origins / Vengeance / Alliance fit.Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD wiki: launch-week community FAQ surfaceNo third-party wiki yet. The launch-week FAQ surface is the Steam Community Hub, r/KingdomRush, and the Ironhide newsroom.

FAQ

When does Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD launch?

Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD is planned to launch on Steam on September 24, 2026, per the Steam store page for AppID 4259190 and the Ironhide press release. Final timing has not shifted from the planned ship date as of research date.

Is there a demo for Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD?

Yes. The Steam Next Fest demo is downloadable from the Steam store page for AppID 4259190 ahead of the September 24, 2026 launch. Demo content may differ from the launch build, and the demo remains a pre-purchase trial after launch.

How much does Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD cost?

The Steam store page lists the current regional price for Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD. Ironhide's published pre-order terms include a -30% launch discount that holds through the planned September 24, 2026 ship; price may change post-launch.

Which platforms support Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD at launch?

The Steam store page lists Windows and macOS as the launch platforms, with Partial Controller Support. Steam Deck verification, iOS, Android, and console releases are not announced as of September 18, 2026.