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|steam date={{timestamp|1 September 2025 14:54:14 UTC}}<ref>[https://steamdb.info/app/1276390/history/?changeid=30886585 SteamDB]</ref>
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|prev minor=4.8.1
|prev minor=4.8.1
|next minor=4.9.1
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|description=Reality as we know it has shifted and revealed a brand new bloon modifier: [[Phayze Bloon]]s! Phayze Bloons have a protective, reality altering shield which blocks all [[damage]] from the first hits they take. When the shield breaks, Phayze Bloons bend space for a final rush forward. Phayze shields can appear on any bloon type so no strategy is safe from this new threat.
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'''Version 4.9''' is an upcoming major update to ''[[Bloons TD Battles 2]]''. It will introduce [[Phayze Bloon]]s and balance changes.
'''Version 4.9''' is the fifth major update to ''[[Bloons TD Battles 2]]'' in 2025. It introduced [[Phayze Bloon]]s and balance changes.
 
==Additions==
*[[Phayze Bloon]]
 
===Cosmetic items===
{{BTDB2 cosmetic item list by introduced|4.9}}


==Changes==
==Changes==
===[[Tack Shooter (Battles 2)|Tack Shooter]]===
===[[Tack Shooter (Battles 2)|Tack Shooter]]===
{{BTDB2 tower changes|version=4.9|version note=upcoming|tower=Tack Shooter
{{BTDB2 tower changes|version=4.9|tower=Tack Shooter
|quote 1=While the Tack Shooter is a popular and powerful early game tower, it’s{{sic}} top path tier 5 felt like it was lagging behind the other upgrades in terms of efficiency. We are reducing its cost to bring it in line with the other tier 5s.|quote 1 tiers=5xx
|quote 1=While the Tack Shooter is a popular and powerful early game tower, it’s{{sic}} top path tier 5 felt like it was lagging behind the other upgrades in terms of efficiency. We are reducing its cost to bring it in line with the other tier 5s.|quote 1 tiers=5xx
|path 1 tier 5 cost before=45500|path 1 tier 5 cost after=35500
|path 1 tier 5 cost before=45500|path 1 tier 5 cost after=35500
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===[[Monkey Ace (Battles 2)|Monkey Ace]]===
===[[Monkey Ace (Battles 2)|Monkey Ace]]===
{{BTDB2 tower changes|version=4.9|version note=upcoming|tower=Monkey Ace
{{BTDB2 tower changes|version=4.9|tower=Monkey Ace
|quote 1=The changes we made in 4.8 to the Monkey Ace turned out to be too drastic, causing its playrate to plummet. We are lowering its base cost again and transferring that money to the bomber ace upgrade instead. Additionally, we are increasing the power of the Sky Shredder upgrade as this has long been the least popular of the Ace’s tier 5s.
|quote 1=The changes we made in 4.8 to the Monkey Ace turned out to be too drastic, causing its playrate to plummet. We are lowering its base cost again and transferring that money to the bomber ace upgrade instead. Additionally, we are increasing the power of the Sky Shredder upgrade as this has long been the least popular of the Ace’s tier 5s.
|quote 2=The changes we made in 4.8 to the Monkey Ace turned out to be too drastic, causing its playrate to plummet. We are lowering its base cost again and transferring that money to the bomber ace upgrade instead.|quote 2 tiers=000;x3x
|quote 2=The changes we made in 4.8 to the Monkey Ace turned out to be too drastic, causing its playrate to plummet. We are lowering its base cost again and transferring that money to the bomber ace upgrade instead.|quote 2 tiers=000;x3x
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===[[Dartling Gunner (Battles 2)|Dartling Gunner]]===
===[[Dartling Gunner (Battles 2)|Dartling Gunner]]===
{{BTDB2 tower changes|version=4.9|version note=upcoming|tower=Dartling Gunner
{{BTDB2 tower changes|version=4.9|tower=Dartling Gunner
|quote 1=The Dartling’s bottom path struggles to keep pace with the more powerful bloons in the later game. We are adding a knockback effect to its tier 4 and 5 to help it deal with these later rounds. In addition, we are allowing the bottom path tier 5 to hit lead so that it can be used to tackle DDTs.|quote 1 tiers=xx5
|quote 1=The Dartling’s bottom path struggles to keep pace with the more powerful bloons in the later game. We are adding a knockback effect to its tier 4 and 5 to help it deal with these later rounds. In addition, we are allowing the bottom path tier 5 to hit lead so that it can be used to tackle DDTs.|quote 1 tiers=xx5
|quote 2=The Dartling’s bottom path struggles to keep pace with the more powerful bloons in the later game. We are adding a knockback effect to its tier 4 and 5 to help it deal with these later rounds.|quote 2 tiers=xx4
|quote 2=The Dartling’s bottom path struggles to keep pace with the more powerful bloons in the later game. We are adding a knockback effect to its tier 4 and 5 to help it deal with these later rounds.|quote 2 tiers=xx4
|changes 1 tiers=xx4;xx5<!-- the wording implies that this affects both bads and bez -->|changes 1=
|changes 1 tiers=xx4|changes 1=
*{{buff|Knockback now affects MOABs and BFBs}}
*{{buff|Knockback now affects MOABs and BFBs}}
|changes 2 tiers=xx5|changes 2=
|changes 2 tiers=xx5|changes 2=
*{{buff|Knockback now affects ZOMGs and DDTs}}
*{{buff|Knockback now affects MOABs, BFBs, ZOMGs, and DDTs}}<!-- the wording implies that the bads change also affects bez -->
*{{buff|Damage type changed|Shatter|Unstoppable}}
*{{buff|Damage type changed|Shatter|Unstoppable}}
}}
}}


===[[Benjamin (Battles 2)|Benjamin]]===
===[[Benjamin (Battles 2)|Benjamin]]===
{{BTDB2 hero changes|version=4.9|version note=upcoming|hero=Benjamin
{{BTDB2 hero changes|version=4.9|hero=Benjamin
|quote=Benjamin’s bank hack was granting too much extra value to Banana Farms so we are lowering its effectiveness a small amount.
|quote=Benjamin’s bank hack was granting too much extra value to Banana Farms so we are lowering its effectiveness a small amount.
|changes 1 levels=5–8|changes 1=*{{nerf|Bank Hack: income modifier reduced|+12%|+10%}}
|changes 1 levels=5–8|changes 1=*{{nerf|Bank Hack: income modifier reduced|+12%|+10%}}
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===[[DJ Benjammin' (Battles 2)|DJ Benjammin']]===
===[[DJ Benjammin' (Battles 2)|DJ Benjammin']]===
{{BTDB2 hero changes|version=4.9|version note=upcoming|hero=DJ Benjammin'
{{BTDB2 hero changes|version=4.9|hero=DJ Benjammin'
|quote=DJ Ben was proving too tricky to utilise which is hurting his playability. We are increasing his range to make it easier to gather monkeys around him to fuel his money making abilities.
|quote=DJ Ben was proving too tricky to utilise which is hurting his playability. We are increasing his range to make it easier to gather monkeys around him to fuel his money making abilities.
|all level changes=*{{buff|Range increased|25 units|35 units}}
|all level changes=*{{buff|Range increased|25 units|35 units}}
}}
===[[Agent Jericho (Battles 2)|Agent Jericho]]===
{{BTDB2 hero changes|version=4.9|hero=Agent Jericho
|changes 1 levels=5+|changes 1=*{{neutral|Bloon Adjustment: can now apply the Phayze property|undoc=y}}
}}
===[[Highwayman Jericho (Battles 2)|Highwayman Jericho]]===
{{BTDB2 hero changes|version=4.9|hero=Highwayman Jericho
|changes 1 levels=5+|changes 1=*{{neutral|Bloon Adjustment: can now apply the Phayze property|undoc=y}}
}}
}}


===[[Star Captain Jericho (Battles 2)|Star Captain Jericho]]===
===[[Star Captain Jericho (Battles 2)|Star Captain Jericho]]===
{{BTDB2 hero changes|version=4.9|version note=upcoming|hero=Star Captain Jericho
{{BTDB2 hero changes|version=4.9|hero=Star Captain Jericho
|quote=We are increasing the capacity of Star Captain’s ship to allow it to fit a single [[Phayze Bloon|phayze]] [[BAD (Battles 2)|BAD]] at level 20.
|quote=We are increasing the capacity of Star Captain’s ship to allow it to fit a single [[Phayze Bloon|phayze]] [[BAD (Battles 2)|BAD]] at level 20.
|changes 1 levels=20|changes 1=*{{buff|Smuggler's Run: capacity increased|$25,000|$27,000}}
|changes 1 levels=5+|changes 1=*{{neutral|Bloon Adjustment: can now apply the Phayze property|undoc=y}}
|changes 2 levels=20|changes 2=*{{buff|Smuggler's Run: capacity increased|$25,000|$27,000}}
}}
}}


===[[Fateweaver Adora (Battles 2)|Fateweaver Adora]]===
===[[Fateweaver Adora (Battles 2)|Fateweaver Adora]]===
{{BTDB2 hero changes|version=4.9|version note=upcoming|hero=Fateweaver Adora
{{BTDB2 hero changes|version=4.9|hero=Fateweaver Adora
|quote=Sharp Sting of Fate felt underwhelming to use so we are increasing its pierce to make it more impactful.
|quote=Sharp Sting of Fate felt underwhelming to use so we are increasing its pierce to make it more impactful.
|changes 1 levels=3+|changes 1=*{{buff|Sharp Sting of Fate: pierce increased|7 x main attack pierce x projectile count|8 x main attack pierce x projectile count}}
|changes 1 levels=3+|changes 1=*{{buff|Sharp Sting of Fate: pierce increased|7 x main attack pierce x projectile count|8 x main attack pierce x projectile count}}
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===[[Season]]s===
===[[Season]]s===
{{BTDB2 changes|version=4.9|version note=upcoming|name=Season|changes=
{{BTDB2 changes|version=4.9|name=Season|changes=
*Season length increased from 28 days to 35 days
*Season length increased from 28 days to 35 days
}}
}}


===Bug fixes===
===Bug fixes===
{{BTDB2 changes|version=4.9|version note=upcoming
{{BTDB2 changes|version=4.9
|changes 1 names=Bloon send;Scientist Gwen's Bloon Lab|changes 1=
|changes 1 names=Bloon send;Scientist Gwen's Bloon Lab|changes 1=
*"Fixed bloon sends getting stuck in the queue when using the Destroy All Bloons button in the Bloon Lab"
*"Fixed bloon sends getting stuck in the queue when using the Destroy All Bloons button in the Bloon Lab"
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*"Fixed Discord name displaying over Clan name in the profile screen on Tablet"
*"Fixed Discord name displaying over Clan name in the profile screen on Tablet"
}}
}}
==Gallery==
{{Image needed|lightbox and the other usual stuff}}
==In-game description==
{{blockquote|Reality as we know it has shifted and revealed a brand new bloon modifier: Phayze Bloons! Phayze Bloons have a protective, reality altering shield which blocks all damage from the first hits they take. When the shield breaks, Phayze Bloons bend space for a final rush forward. Phayze shields can appear on any bloon type so no strategy is safe from this new threat.}}
==References==
{{References}}
==External links==
*[https://www.reddit.com/r/battles2/comments/1n34fni/bloons_td_battles_2_49_coming_soon_update_notes/ Official update notes on Reddit]


==Navigation==
==Navigation==
{{BTDB2 update nav}}
{{BTDB2 update nav}}
[[Category:2025]]

Latest revision as of 17:21, 21 April 2026

Version 4.9
Artwork representing version 4.9
Steam1 September 2025[1]

Version 4.9 is the fifth major update to Bloons TD Battles 2 in 2025. It introduced Phayze Bloons and balance changes.

Additions

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Cosmetic items

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Changes

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While the Tack Shooter is a popular and powerful early game tower, it’s[sic] top path tier 5 felt like it was lagging behind the other upgrades in terms of efficiency. We are reducing its cost to bring it in line with the other tier 5s.
— Update notes
Tiers Changes
5-X-X Inferno Ring
  • Buff Upgrade cost reduced ― $45,500 → $35,500
The changes we made in 4.8 to the Monkey Ace turned out to be too drastic, causing its playrate to plummet. We are lowering its base cost again and transferring that money to the bomber ace upgrade instead. Additionally, we are increasing the power of the Sky Shredder upgrade as this has long been the least popular of the Ace’s tier 5s.
— Update notes
Tiers Changes
0-0-0 base tower
  • Buff Cost reduced ― $850 → $750
5-X-X Sky Shredder
  • Buff Missile: damage increased ― 200 → 250
  • Buff Missile: explosion radius increased ― 12 units → 22 units
X-3-X Bomber Ace
  • Nerf Upgrade cost increased ― $1,000 → $1,100
The Dartling’s bottom path struggles to keep pace with the more powerful bloons in the later game. We are adding a knockback effect to its tier 4 and 5 to help it deal with these later rounds. In addition, we are allowing the bottom path tier 5 to hit lead so that it can be used to tackle DDTs.
— Update notes
Tiers Changes
X-X-4 Bloon Area Denial System
  • Buff Knockback now affects MOABs and BFBs
X-X-5 Bloon Exclusion Zone
  • Buff Knockback now affects MOABs, BFBs, ZOMGs, and DDTs
  • Buff Damage type changed ― Shatter → Unstoppable
Benjamin’s bank hack was granting too much extra value to Banana Farms so we are lowering its effectiveness a small amount.
— Update notes
Levels Changes
5–8
  • Nerf Bank Hack: income modifier reduced ― +12% → +10%
9+
  • Nerf Bank Hack: income modifier reduced ― +18% → +15%
DJ Ben was proving too tricky to utilise which is hurting his playability. We are increasing his range to make it easier to gather monkeys around him to fuel his money making abilities.
— Update notes
Levels Changes
All
  • Buff Range increased ― 25 units → 35 units
Levels Changes
5+
  • Neutral Bloon Adjustment: can now apply the Phayze property (undocumented)
Levels Changes
5+
  • Neutral Bloon Adjustment: can now apply the Phayze property (undocumented)
We are increasing the capacity of Star Captain’s ship to allow it to fit a single phayze BAD at level 20.
— Update notes
Levels Changes
5+
  • Neutral Bloon Adjustment: can now apply the Phayze property (undocumented)
20
  • Buff Smuggler's Run: capacity increased ― $25,000 → $27,000
Sharp Sting of Fate felt underwhelming to use so we are increasing its pierce to make it more impactful.
— Update notes
Levels Changes
3+
  • Buff Sharp Sting of Fate: pierce increased ― 7 x main attack pierce x projectile count → 8 x main attack pierce x projectile count
  • Season length increased from 28 days to 35 days

Bug fixes

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  • "Fixed bloon sends getting stuck in the queue when using the Destroy All Bloons button in the Bloon Lab"
  • "Fixed the 203 Ninja Monkey not wearing a bandana"
  • "Fixed Discord name displaying over Clan name in the profile screen on Tablet"
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In-game description

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Reality as we know it has shifted and revealed a brand new bloon modifier: Phayze Bloons! Phayze Bloons have a protective, reality altering shield which blocks all damage from the first hits they take. When the shield breaks, Phayze Bloons bend space for a final rush forward. Phayze shields can appear on any bloon type so no strategy is safe from this new threat.

References

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