Bloons TD 6 updates in large numbered releases several times a year, and the current one is Update 56.x. Steam got it on August 6, 2026; Google Play followed on August 20, 2026. Its headline addition is a new tower, the Skywarden, now part of the roster on the towers page. If you are reading coverage that names a lower version as current, it is quoting stale store copy.
Recent versions and what they added
| Version | Window | Headline additions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Update 56.0 | August 2026 | New tower: Skywarden | [official, Steam news] |
| Update 55.0 | June 2026 | New Hero: He-Man, closing the Mattel collaboration | [official, Steam news] |
| Update 54.x | April 2026 | New Paragon for the Druid line, new map Mushroom Grotto, Team Island rework, Diamondback Boss added to rotation | [partial] |
| Update 53.x | Early 2026 | Balance and event updates | [partial] |
Ninja Kiwi announces every update through its Steam news feed, which makes it the fastest official record of what changed and when.
Platforms that lag behind
- Netflix: the Netflix edition has historically skipped and delayed versions. Treat any specific Netflix version number as a moving target and check the in-game version screen.
- Consoles: the Switch, PS4 and Xbox editions follow major updates later than Steam and mobile; the full list is on the platforms page.
- In practice: co-op is cross-store, so players on different versions can meet. Feature availability is what differs, not who you can play with.
How we track versions
This page is re-checked against the Steam news feed and the Google Play "updated on" field after each numbered release. Version claims older than the current one get moved to the history table, and anything we cannot pin to an official announcement is labelled in the table above.
FAQ
How do I check my current version?
The version number is displayed on the game's settings or loading screens depending on platform. Compare it against the table above before assuming a missing feature is a bug, and see troubleshooting if something seems broken.
Do updates cost anything?
No. Every numbered update is free content and balance changes for owners of the game. The only paid additions have been the two Legends campaign DLCs, which are separate products.
Why does my Netflix copy not have the newest tower?
Because Netflix edition updates lag behind Steam and mobile. The feature will arrive when the Netflix build updates, and there is nothing to fix on your end.