Slay the Spire 2 Patch Notes
Last updated: March 18, 2026
Quick Answer
Slay the Spire 2 launched in Early Access on March 5, 2026. Mega Crit is actively shipping hotfixes and balance patches. This page tracks every update — bookmark it to stay current.
Latest Patch
Slay the Spire 2 is in the early days of its Early Access window. Mega Crit has been shipping rapid hotfixes in the first two weeks following launch to address crashes, balance issues, and quality-of-life improvements reported by players.
We will add detailed patch notes for each update as they are published by Mega Crit on Steam News.
March 2026 Updates
March 5, 2026 — Early Access Launch
Slay the Spire 2 enters Steam Early Access with:
- 5 playable characters — Ironclad, Silent, Defect, Necrobinder, Regent
- 575+ cards across all characters and Colorless pool
- 278 relics and 63 potions
- 115+ enemies including new bosses and elites
- 58+ events with meaningful choices
- Up to 4-player online co-op with multiplayer-exclusive cards
- Enchantments, Afflictions, Alternate Acts (Overgrowth / Underdocks)
- Quest Cards, Ancients & Blessings system
- The Timeline — Epochs unlock system for lore progression
- Daily Runs and Custom Runs (unlockable through progression)
- Ascension Mode with separate solo and co-op tracks
Post-Launch Hotfixes (Week 1–2)
Mega Crit shipped several rapid hotfixes addressing:
- Crash fixes for certain co-op configurations
- Card interaction bugs and edge cases
- Balance adjustments based on early community feedback
- UI/UX improvements for multiplayer lobby and card display
- Performance optimizations for lower-end hardware
Detailed per-patch breakdowns will be added as Mega Crit publishes formal patch notes.
Upcoming Content Roadmap
Mega Crit has outlined their Early Access plans. Expected future content includes:
| Content | Status |
|---|---|
| New cards, relics, and potions | Confirmed — ongoing during EA |
| Additional enemies and bosses | Confirmed |
| Alternate Act 2b & Act 3b | Confirmed — on roadmap |
| New events and environments | Confirmed |
| Cross-platform saves | Planned |
| New characters | Unconfirmed — potential |
| Console ports (PS5, Xbox, Switch) | Expected post-1.0 — details |
How to Update
Slay the Spire 2 updates automatically through Steam. If an update doesn't appear:
- Right-click Slay the Spire 2 in your Steam Library
- Select Properties → Updates
- Ensure "Always keep this game updated" is selected
- Alternatively, click Verify integrity of game files to force a check
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does Slay the Spire 2 get updated?
Mega Crit shipped frequent hotfixes in the first weeks after launch. Larger content updates are expected throughout the 1–2 year Early Access period.
Where can I find official patch notes?
Official notes are posted on the Steam News page for Slay the Spire 2. We summarize and organize them here for easy reference.
Will there be a major content update soon?
Mega Crit has confirmed that Alternate Acts 2b and 3b, new cards, enemies, and events are all on the roadmap. No specific dates have been announced.
Do updates break my save file?
Hotfixes typically don't affect saves. Larger balance patches may reset ongoing runs but should preserve unlocks and progression. Mega Crit will communicate any save-breaking changes in advance.
Bookmark this page — we update it with every official Slay the Spire 2 patch. Check out our Early Access guide for a full overview of what's in the game, or browse the complete card database. Last reviewed March 18, 2026.