Common Questions

Game Over occurs when no firing defenses remain, or when your active Research Core is destroyed. Tower 2 is merge material and cannot keep the defense alive by itself.

What happens if my Research Core is destroyed?

Its destruction triggers Game Over—even if other towers are still standing. Protect the marked Core; a different high-tier tower does not replace it automatically. The Core keeps its identity when it moves or merges into a higher tier. The Cure Project →

Can I recover after losing the Core?

A valid checkpoint can offer a free restore from the Game Over screen. Paid or ad revival cannot bypass Core loss. If no valid checkpoint is available, a restore is not offered.

Does missing a Core Merge target cause Game Over?

No. The resulting board returns to defense, and you can prepare for a later scheduled opportunity. Core destruction and losing all firing defenses are separate defeat conditions. Core Merge guide →

Why is Tower 2 not shooting?

Tower 2 is merge material. Tower 4 is the first active firing defense. Towers guide →

Does a merge fully repair a damaged tower?

Do not count on a merge as a full repair. Check the resulting tower and plan around the board you actually have.

Should I always make the biggest tower possible?

A stronger tower can help, but placement and coverage still matter. Before merging, consider which sides will keep an active defense and which threats those towers can reach.

What happens to an ability when its tower tier changes?

Read the tier named on the card. A tower that merges into a different tier is no longer the named tier. Check which towers still qualify instead of assuming the effect follows every merge.

Do ability cards last forever?

Ability cards apply for their designated wave. A new choice replaces the previous choice. Ability Cards guide →

Why did a tower stop firing?

Check its health, whether an enemy is within reach, and whether a purple JAMMED warning is present. These are different situations and call for different responses. Reading the Battlefield →

When can I use Tactical Support?

During Attack, when the command is ready and its required target or placement is valid. Follow the command’s on-screen prompt. Tactical Support guide →

Why are some abilities still shown as question marks?

We are leaving some discoveries for you to make. The public guide explains the revealed cards and will grow as development continues.

Will these guides change?

Yes. They describe the development build, and availability, controls, and balance may change before release. Check the page’s update date and the devlogs for new notes.

Development guide · Updated October 9, 2026. Describes the current development build. Availability and balance may change before release.

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