Slay the Spire 2 will enter early access on March 5

"Slay the Spire 2 will launch in early access next month. This sequel to the hugely popular 2019 roguelike deckbuilder hits early access on Steam beginning March 5, 2026. Along with releasing the teaser trailer above, developer Mega Crit shared some details about its goals for this phase ahead of the game's official release. Slay the Spire requires a lot of player feedback so we can balance content, add quality of life features, and make sure the game runs without issues,"

"Early Access is also a chance for us to test experimental features, try exotic designs, identify niche problems, and helps us make sure the game is headed in the right direction. Slay the Spire 2 is expected to be in early access for a year or two, or more generally "until the game feels great." Mega Crit has also revealed that it will be introducing a new co-op mode where up to four people can team up."

Slay the Spire 2 enters Steam Early Access on March 5, 2026. Early Access will gather player feedback to balance content, add quality-of-life features, and ensure stability. Early Access will also test experimental features, exotic designs, and identify niche problems, with an expected duration of one to two years or longer until the game feels polished. A new cooperative mode supports up to four players, includes unique multiplayer-only cards, and offers team-wide synergies. Several characters from the original return alongside new characters. The original Slay the Spire remains available on iOS (including Apple Arcade), consoles, and PC.

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