TDS Reforged Patch Notes & Retest Checklist
Turn changelog noise into a concrete practice plan after each Vince Games drop.
Vince Games ships TDS: Reforged content quickly. Universe metadata showed activity as recent as 12 Aug 2026. Treat every patch as a chance to re-validate towers—not a reason to panic-reroll your entire inventory or paste Paradoxum notes into your binder.
Start with Live Status
Open Live Status for the snapshot, then return here for the retest checklist. If the public Roblox description did not change, still assume lobby UI, tower offerings, or mode rules might have. Description text is a lagging indicator.
Retest checklist
- Economy breakpoints on a standard map — Economy & Cash and group cash
- Hardcore opener using Solo Hardcore
- One specialty mode: Death Invasion or Polluted Core
- Casino rules if you play that specialty — Casino Mode
- Code UI still reachable — Active Codes / How to Redeem
- Controls binds unchanged — Controls
- New showcase units — Engineer Showcase
- Custom authoring still loads — Custom Gamemode
Write pass/fail next to each line in a notes app. One failed line is enough reason to delay a Hardcore grind.
Meta signals
If a tower is buffed, check whether it displaces your carry on the Hardcore Tier List. If a slow is nerfed, revisit Slowing Towers. Golden changes belong on the Golden Towers discussion. Overall rankings live on the Overall Tier List. Keep official Paradoxum patch notes out of your Reforged notes—see Vs Official TDS.
Admin events & codes
Short events can add enemies or temporary codes. Log start/end, rewards, and whether Casino or other mode strategies apply. Verify strings with the Active Codes workflow; never paste generic “TDS codes 2026” tables. When an event ends, move dead strings toward Expired Codes.
Co-op after patches
Re-call roles with friends using the Co-op Guide so nobody triples the same late carry on a nerfed patch. Host should state the patch-day assumption before ready-up.
Practice plan template
- Standard map economy check (15 minutes)
- One Loadout Planner slot change
- Specialty mode attempt
- Compare leak wave to last session
- Only then update tier-list notes
Pair with the Wave Checklist and Modes Overview.
Related
- Updates Hub
- Tier List Hub
- Loadout Planner
- Scripts Safety — automation often breaks first after patches
TDS: Reforged is unofficial and not affiliated with Paradoxum Games.
Logging format that actually helps
Write: date, mode, leak wave, slot changed, pass/fail. Do not rewrite the entire Hardcore Tier List from one clip. Pair the log with Modes Overview and Casino Mode when specialty rules shifted. If Codes UI moved, note the new button path for the rest of the squad.
This logging habit keeps Live Status useful instead of becoming another rumor thread.
Solo versus squad patch days
Solo: standard map, one Loadout Planner change, one specialty mode. Squad: host reads Live Status aloud, everyone confirms Controls and Codes UI, then one shared role change. Do not rewrite Golden Towers rankings from a single admin event. If Engineer Showcase units appear, assign them to flex first.
Bookmark Modes Overview beside this page so Casino and custom rules do not get mixed into Hardcore notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Why is this not a raw dump of every bullet?
We focus on strategic impact and retest steps players need after each Vince Games drop.
How fast do you update after a patch?
As soon as changes are confirmed in-game and reflected across guides and Live Status.
Should I delete my loadouts after patches?
No—adjust one slot at a time in the Loadout Planner after a short retest.
Do scripts break after patches?
Often yes. Read Scripts Safety and wait for tool authors to update.
What if only cosmetics changed?
Still run the economy and Codes UI checks; quiet price or UI tweaks can hide under skins.
Where do I see mode-specific impact?
Modes Overview plus the matching guide for Hardcore, Death Invasion, Polluted Core, or Casino.
How many modes should I retest on day one?
One standard map plus one specialty mode is enough before editing tier lists.
What if friends disagree about a nerf?
Compare Wave Checklist logs from the same map before changing shared loadouts.