In TowerFall: Ascension, players can enhance their gameplay experience by unlocking new characters, stages, and variants through specific in-game tasks and conditions. Below is a detailed guide on how to achieve these unlocks:

Unlocking Stages

– Sunken City: To unlock this stage, repeatedly select “random” in the Versus mode stage selection until Sunken City appears.

– Towerforge: Complete the King’s Court event in Quest mode on any difficulty setting to unlock Towerforge.

– Moonstone: First, play matches on every non-unlockable level in Versus mode. Then, play a match on the Sacred Ground stage. After defeating your opponent on the Moonstone stage, a short cinematic will trigger, unlocking Moonstone.

– Ascension (Hidden Stage): This special stage can be unlocked after completing the conditions for Sunken City, Towerforge, and Moonstone. Go to the Archives screen and enter the secret code: up, right, left, right, right, down, down, up, down.

Unlocking Characters (Archers)

New archers can be unlocked by completing tasks tied to specific stages and triggering unique events:

– Ancient Exile (White Archer): Shoot a gem that traps her while playing on the Moonstone stage to unlock this character.

– Vicious Vessel (Purple Archer) and other secret characters: Similar to Ancient Exile, these characters are unlocked by completing specific event encounters that may involve monster spawns or challenges within the context of particular stages like Sunken City and Moonstone.

Unlocking Variants

Variants in TowerFall: Ascension are gameplay modifiers that can adjust item spawn rates or overall rules in Versus mode. Most variants are accessible from the start; however, specific gameplay progress or completion of Quest mode challenges may unlock additional variants.

– Examples of variants include modifiers like “No Shield” or “Arrow Shuffle.”

Additional Notes on Quest Mode Content

– Gauntlet Stage: This hidden stage becomes available once all standard stages have been cleared in Quest mode.

– Dark Gauntlet: Unlocks after all Dark World stages are cleared, providing further challenges for seasoned players.

– Special Variant – “Gunn Style”: To unlock this variant, enter the secret code (Left, Right, Up, Up, Down, Jump) on the credits screen.

Summary

Unlocking new content in TowerFall: Ascension revolves around player progression through Quest mode challenges, engaging matches on various stages, fulfilling specific in-game requirements, and using secret codes when necessary. By following this guide, players can navigate the process of unlocking new characters, stages, and gameplay variants to enrich their experience.