Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD is the seventh main entry in the Ironhide Kingdom Rush series, set as a prequel to the original Kingdom Rush. It pairs a 12-hero pair-deployment mechanic with a revamped tower upgrade system across 18 stages and 3 Linirea regions, plus a Classic Mode that mirrors the 2011 formula.
Series timeline
Ironhide Kingdom Rush series timeline: Kingdom Rush (2011) → Kingdom Rush Frontiers (2013) → Kingdom Rush Origins (2014) → Kingdom Rush Vengeance (2018) → Kingdom Rush Alliance (2021) → Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD (2024) → Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD (planned Sep 24, 2026). Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD is framed as the prequel, returning to 'the early days of the Kingdom.'
Frontiers vs Genesis TD
Kingdom Rush Frontiers (2013) was the second main entry in the series and introduced the Kingdom Rush frontier setting. Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD is the prequel, set earlier in the Kingdom Rush timeline, and uses a 12-hero pair-deployment mechanic plus a revamped tower upgrade system that Frontiers did not have. Frontiers buyers looking for the next chapter should expect a different core loop and a prequel framing rather than a direct sequel.
Origins, Vengeance, Alliance
Kingdom Rush Origins (2014) was the third main entry; Kingdom Rush Vengeance (2018) was the fourth and introduced the antagonist-led framing; Kingdom Rush Alliance (2021) and Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD (2024) continued the series through the 2020s. Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD pulls the series back to the prequel setting, returning to the Linirea kingdom framing and adding the pair-deployment + revamped upgrade mechanic.
Classic Mode
Classic Mode, announced on the 15-year anniversary of the original Kingdom Rush, runs the campaign with only one hero, the four original tower families (Barracks / Archer / Mage / Artillery), and the classic Rain of Fire and Reinforcements spells. Classic Mode is the bridge for series-fan buyers who want the Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD campaign framing without the new pair-deployment scope.
FAQ
How does Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD compare to Frontiers?
Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD is the prequel, set earlier in the timeline, with a 12-hero pair-deployment mechanic and a revamped tower upgrade system that Frontiers did not have. Frontiers buyers should expect a different core loop.
How does Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD compare to Origins?
Kingdom Rush Origins (2014) was the third main entry in the series. Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD returns to the Linirea kingdom framing and adds the pair-deployment + revamped upgrade mechanic.
Does Classic Mode replace the original Kingdom Rush?
Classic Mode is the Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD take on the 2011 Kingdom Rush formula. It runs the campaign with one hero, the four original tower families, and the Rain of Fire and Reinforcements spells.