Back to Basics (Modifier)

Back to Basics

Challenge • Modifier

Sandbox Only Content

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Back to Basics (Modifier) was previously removed on the 24th of September 2025, though it has been made available through the Sandbox mode later.
It is not accessible anywhere else in the game. This page will attempt to include information about both the version before removal and its re-added version.

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"Players start out only using beginner towers. Players will receive a full refund when selling towers."

―In-Game Description

Description

Back to Basics is a modifier that only appears in the Back to Basics challenge. It changes the tower loadout to include only starter towers and makes earlier waves harder. To compensate, starting cash is increased, towers are intended to give back their total cost when sold and late-game enemies are made weaker.

Effects

The main change in this challenge is that all players start with a preset loadout, with the towers being the Scout, Demoman, Sniper, Soldier and Hunter. These towers use the default skin, and the golden perk cannot be applied. It is also supposed to give a full refund when sold, though this does not work.

Update History

• 21 June 2024 - v1.25.0
  • Back to Basics added.
  • Bug: Sell cost of towers does not change.
• 24 September 2025 - v1.75.0
  • Back to Basics can now be exclusively activated in Sandbox mode through Back to Basics challenge.