Fast answer
The answer before the background
Element TD 2 entered Steam Early Access on February 28, 2020 and reached full release on April 2, 2021. The Mazing Expansion released on December 2, 2022. On the current store, the Complete Edition is a bundle containing the base game and that expansion; it is not a separate sequel. The latest official patch visible in this review is version 1.9.6, published December 13, 2025. No separate current demo is listed beside the purchase options, so an old demo mention should not be treated as an active download promise.
Release ledger
Use the store date for release and announcements for patch state
| Date | Milestone | What it means now |
|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2020 | Steam Early Access release | Historical starting point, not the current feature set. |
| April 2, 2021 | Full release | Official release date shown on the current base-game store. |
| December 2, 2022 | Mazing Expansion | Paid DLC requiring the base game. |
| September 5, 2025 | Version 1.9.5 | Added public and LAN P2P networking and began a new ranked season. |
| December 13, 2025 | Version 1.9.6 | Latest verified announcement; balance and desync fixes required a leaderboard reset. |
Edition choice
Complete Edition is a bundle, not a different executable lineage
The base purchase contains the standard campaign and modes described on app 1018830. The Complete Edition adds the Mazing Expansion, which supplies blocker-based path building, dedicated maps, a separate campaign and additional achievements. A player interested only in fixed-path Element TD can start with the base game; a player specifically seeking maze construction should compare the bundle price.
Store prices and discounts are regional and time-sensitive, so this page does not freeze a dollar value. The edition name and included products are more durable. Confirm that a third-party key explicitly includes app 1018830 and, when desired, DLC app 2177070 rather than relying on the words complete or deluxe in a listing title.
FAQ
Common questions
When was Element TD 2 released?
Early Access began February 28, 2020, and the current Steam store lists April 2, 2021 as the full release date.
What is Element TD 2 Complete Edition?
It is the base game bundled with the Mazing Expansion.
What is the latest verified version?
The newest official announcement checked for this article is version 1.9.6, dated December 13, 2025.
Is there an Element TD 2 demo?
No active demo was verified in the current store purchase panel. Recheck Steam because offers can change.
Sources
What we checked
Official listings establish current availability and product facts. Community pages are used for mechanics and build history, then labeled separately.