The phrase “Endless mode” appears in an official Demo v9 announcement, while the earlier keyword record used “Maelstrom mode.” The current release-build menu has not been verified in the supplied evidence. This Combolands endless mode page records the naming issue and avoids claiming that Endless and Maelstrom are equivalent.

Status: pending. No release-mode rules, unlock requirement, rewards or name equivalence are published here.

What the historical evidence shows

The Demo v9 announcement used the name “Endless mode” and discussed moving its unlock earlier. That proves the name existed in that historical build. The local keyword record proves that “Maelstrom mode” was a search or promotional phrase during research. Neither source establishes the current release menu label.

Release verification checklist

  1. Open the current release menu and capture the exact mode label.
  2. Record the mode description and unlock requirement.
  3. Start a run and note how its win condition, map loop and rewards differ from the standard mode.
  4. Save the game version and progression state with the observation.

If the current menu says Endless, this page can become the canonical release page and the older Maelstrom page can redirect or act as a synonym explainer. If it says Maelstrom, the historical relationship still needs a sourced explanation. If neither appears, the keyword should remain a pending demand page.

What you can use now

The beginner guide, strategy guide and rank overview cover the standard run and progression systems without assuming an unverified alternate mode.

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