The Corrupted Crate update has officially dropped in Garden Tower Defense, and it’s easily one of the biggest content patches we’ve had in a while. This update not only adds brand-new units, but also improves performance, fixes long-standing bugs, and introduces quality-of-life changes that players have been asking for.
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s new, what’s changed, and how it affects your next run.
Redeemable Codes
Let’s start with the good stuff — free rewards. Don’t forget to redeem these codes in-game:
- GLITCH
- MATRIX
Both should give you some useful bonuses to kickstart your grind.
New Features
9 Brand-New Units
This update expands your collection with a total of nine new units, giving players fresh strategies to experiment with.
The Corrupted Crate
The highlight of the update is the new Corrupted Crate, which contains seven exclusive units. If you’ve been waiting for more variety, this crate will give you plenty to chase.
Limited & Timed Stock Units
- Carrotastrophe – A powerful new carrot-themed unit, available as a limited stock purchase through Seeds. Only a set number exist, so once they’re gone, they’re gone.
- Revival Timekeeper – Another special release, but this one is on a timed stock rotation, meaning you’ll need to act fast to secure it while it’s available.
Quality-of-Life Improvements
This patch isn’t just about new content — the devs have put real work into making the game run smoother:
- Better overall performance, meaning less lag during hectic waves.
- Lobby improvements for a smoother experience before you load into a match.
- New visual effects and sound effects for units, enemies, and lobbies.
- Several known exploits patched to keep gameplay fair.
Gameplay Changes
- Performance Mode has been improved, making it easier for players on lower-end systems to enjoy stable runs.
- AFK Lounge improvements help those who like to chill and farm without worrying about issues.
- General tweaks across the board for smoother gameplay.
UI Improvements
The devs have gone through the interface and made general improvements, polishing the menus and reducing clutter for a cleaner look and smoother navigation.
Balancing Changes
Balance updates aim to make the game friendlier for newer players while keeping things fair:
- Tomato buffed – This unit has been strengthened, making early-game runs more forgiving.
- Easy Mode on Garden Map nerfed – Adjustments here aim to smooth out the learning curve and make it easier for first-timers.
- Additional small balancing tweaks across various units and maps.
Bug Fixes
The update also tackles a huge list of long-standing issues, many of which the community has been pointing out for months:
- Enemy Fixes
- Flinging enemies should now be resolved.
- Ghost enemies in Endless fixed.
- Enemies not spawning properly fixed.
- Enemies no longer target KO’ed players.
- Map & Mode Fixes
- Survival Mode no longer continues after all players leave.
- Enchanted Jungle map mistakenly appearing in Toxic Facility teleport pods fixed.
- Radioactive map “falling off” issues patched.
- Exploit Fixes
- Survival Mode God Mode exploit patched.
- Server false Moderator “kicking” bug fixed.
- Unit & Gameplay Fixes
- Potshade unit bugs resolved.
- Additional unit-related bugs fixed.
- Hitbox issues in Survival fixed.
- Other Fixes
- UGC Emote problems patched.
- Trading Plaza board issues fixed.
- Music now properly changes in Survival Mode.
- Multiple UI issues fixed.
- Memory leaks addressed for stability.
The Corrupted Crate update brings a lot to the table. Between the exciting new units like Carrotastrophe and Timekeeper, and the massive list of fixes and optimizations, this patch feels like a step forward in both content and polish.
If you’re a collector, this is the time to grab your limited stock units before they’re gone for good. And if you’re someone who’s been frustrated by bugs in Survival Mode or laggy runs in Endless, this update should make your experience a lot smoother.
Overall, the devs clearly listened to community feedback and delivered a patch that combines fresh content with meaningful fixes — a win for everyone playing Garden Tower Defense.