The Kingdom Rush 6 demo end date was July 6, 2026. Ironhide Game Studio closed the trial with a "Saying Goodbye to the Kingdom Rush Genesis Demo" post that thanked players for the feedback and confirmed the demo's time on Steam was up. That was the third and final date for the build: it opened on June 16, 2026 for Steam Next Fest, was extended on June 30 as a 100,000-wishlist reward, and closed the following week.
The timeline matters because most early Kingdom Rush 6 coverage was written while the demo was live. Anything you read about "the demo's" skill trees, difficulty or economy is describing a build that the September 24, 2026 release no longer matches.
How the Release Differs From the Demo
The most important change is the tower upgrade system. The demo let players level towers individually, and that was the system Ironhide was most keen to get feedback on. The released game uses global tower upgrades instead, while heroes and spells keep their own upgrade trees. If your plan came from a June 2026 demo guide, the loadout maths no longer works the same way.
Where to Play Kingdom Rush 6 Now
The full game launched on September 24, 2026 and is sold through the official Steam store page for Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD for Windows and macOS. Android and iOS players can find the same release on Google Play and the App Store, and the Mac App Store sells a separate Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis HD product.
FAQ: Kingdom Rush 6 Genesis TD
Q: What was the Kingdom Rush 6 demo end date?
A: July 6, 2026. Ironhide announced the closure that day after two extensions.
Q: Is there any way to play the demo again?
A: Not officially. The trial build was removed from Steam, and the full game is the supported way to play those stages.
Q: Will the demo come back?
A: Ironhide has not announced another demo window.
Q: Did my demo progress carry over?
A: No. The demo ran as its own build, so the release starts fresh.
