Overview
Northforge is a Normal rated map created by Archmaestros that was added as part of the 2025 XMAS Event.
Northforge is set in a Forge Industries facility located in a unspecified northern Arctic region. In the background, multiple factories can be seen inland, and a large satellite uplink, defended by a large red shield, can be seen opposite to a tall, white GDA missile silo. The initial entrance of the map is what appears to be a massive troop carrier similar to the [Carrier Tank]. The map then winds down through a walled-off Forge Industries facility, with numerous containers, buildings and various other industrial furnishings. Eventually, the map proceeds down a dock that leads to the GDA Missile Silo, but splits off just before for the path where Units spawn.
Design
Northforge is a Multi Lane Map where all lanes converge into a single path that splits off into two paths at the tail end: one is the path the Enemies take to the GDA Missile Silo, and the other leads to a massive white cargo elevator where Units spawn. Upon the end of every wave, the GDA Missile Silo fires at the shielded uplink, eventually overpowering its shield and destroying it altogether. Rather than having waves and wave timers, there is instead the health bar of the shielded uplink at the top of the player's screen to denote progress, though it behaves similarly to a Defend the Objective wave format.
Northforge is unique in that it is the only map to use the Capture Points mechanic. Upon reaching and passing certain point in the map, Enemies will begin capturing it regardless of nearby Towers or Units. Killing all Enemies that are at or beyond the Point will interrupt the capture and slowly revert capture progress. Should the enemy capture the point, a nearby spawnpoint will become active and start spawning enemies. Captured points cannot be uncaptured.
Strategies
- Ensuring control over at least two of the Capture Points is critical, as otherwise the player will be quickly overwhelmed by the additional Enemies.
- Spawner Towers are not recommended, due to the sheer amount of Enemies that target Units and the restricting map layout.
- With proper investment, the Z.E.D. and Behemoth Factory shine with proper Credit Upgrades.
Interactive Map
Gallery
Update History
- 30 January 2026
- Northforge has been added to the game as part of the 2025 XMAS Event.
