Some players have pointed out a minor bug where the new hero Vesper occasionally gets stuck on terrain in the second mission of the campaign. Ironhide has already acknowledged this and promises a hotfix within two weeks.
The standout feature of Alliance is the ability to field . This isn't just a gimmick; it fundamentally changes how you approach lane defense. You can now pair a tanky frontline hero with a high-damage caster to cover multiple chokepoints or focus both on a single boss. Kingdom Rush 5 Alliance TD Update v20241003-TENOKE
: A brand-new exclusive campaign where players lead the Alliance against Grymbeard. Some players have pointed out a minor bug
, this coincided with build ID 15878184, which improved Steam Deck compatibility and addressed UI scaling issues that previously plagued desktop users. This isn't just a gimmick; it fundamentally changes
: Tick damage frequency was significantly improved (from 0.25 to 0.1 seconds).
The October 3, 2024, update for Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD (build 15878184) implemented significant balance adjustments, including buffs to heroes like Torres and Grimson and improved attack rates for towers such as the Battle Brewmasters. The patch also addressed gold economy, enhanced combat mechanics for Shadow enemies, and fixed bugs within the Encyclopedia. Detailed patch notes and balance changes can be found at Reddit r/kingdomrush Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD update for 3 October 2024