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Slay the Spire 2

5 characters · 575+ cards · Co-op · Early Access

Quick Answer

Slay the Spire 2 is the sequel to the genre-defining deck-building roguelike, developed by Mega Crit and rebuilt from scratch in the Godot engine. It launched in Steam Early Access on March 5, 2026 with 5 playable characters, 575+ cards, up to 4-player online co-op, and an active patching cadence. This page is your single starting point for everything STS2.

What Is Slay the Spire 2?

Slay the Spire 2 is a single-player and cooperative deck-building roguelike where you ascend an ever-changing Spire. Each run, you draft cards, collect relics, and encounter events — building a unique deck from scratch every time.

The sequel keeps the core loop but rebuilds everything: a new engine (Godot), completely refreshed art, two brand-new characters (Necrobinder and Regent replacing Watcher), redesigned enemies, 22 enchantments, and a co-op multiplayer mode for up to 4 players.

Developer

Mega Crit Games

Engine

Godot (was LibGDX)

Launch

March 5, 2026 (Steam EA)

Price

$24.99 on Steam

5 Playable Characters

Each character has a unique card pool, starting relic, and mechanical identity. Click to see the full guide with builds, top cards, and strategy tips.

Ironclad
Ironclad 80 HP
The tanky melee warrior. Starts with Burning Blood for post-combat healing. Best beginner character. Strength scaling, Exhaust engines, self-damage payoffs
Browse Ironclad cards → Silent
Silent 70 HP
A fast, high-scaling huntress built around card draw control and stacking damage over turns. Poison, Shiv tempo, Sly keyword, Retain
Browse Silent cards → Defect
Defect 75 HP
An automaton deploying Lightning, Frost, Dark, and Plasma Orbs for passive damage and defense. Orbs, Focus scaling, Claw spam
Browse Defect cards → Necrobinder
Necrobinder 66 HP
A Spireborn lich fighting alongside her companion Osty. High risk, high reward. Osty companion, Doom, Soul tokens, Ethereal cards
Browse Necrobinder cards → Regent
Regent 75 HP
The heir to the Throne of Stars. Forges weapons mid-combat and transforms cards. Stars resource, Sovereign Blade, Colorless synergy
Browse Regent cards →

By the Numbers

575+ Cards 287 Relics 63 Potions 66+ Events 260 Powers 22 Enchantments

Biggest Changes from Slay the Spire 1

  • Engine: Rebuilt in Godot (was LibGDX) — better performance and mod support
  • Art: Completely refreshed style and animations, keeping the signature cute-and-creepy aesthetic
  • Characters: Watcher is gone; Necrobinder and Regent bring entirely new mechanics
  • Co-op: Up to 4-player online multiplayer with shared map, independent decks, and co-op-exclusive cards
  • Enchantments: 22 card enchantments — modifiers like Clone, Forge, and Recycle that alter card behavior
  • Enemies: All redesigned with new debuffs and attack patterns — no enemy returns as-is
  • Events: 66+ events at launch, more than the original, with fewer "free pass" options
  • The Timeline: New unlock system (Epochs) that reveals lore and backstory as you play

Latest Patch

BETA v0.100.0 March 19, 2026

First major post-launch balance patch. Main goals: reduce easy infinite combos, rework Prepared → Prepare for Silent, add Phobia Mode, and retune several characters.

Full patch notes → Meta analysis →

Live branch: v0.99.1 (March 17, 2026). For the rolling news feed, follow our Early Access timeline.

All Guides

Start Here Beginner Guide — Tips to Win Your First Run Co-op Co-op Multiplayer Guide Strategy Neow Guide — Boons, Choices & Best Starts Strategy Ironclad Card Tier List & Build Guide News Early Access News & Timeline Patches Patch Notes (Latest Updates) Meta v0.100.0 Meta Analysis Release Release Date & Timeline Platforms Price & Platforms

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Slay the Spire 2 out now?
Yes. It launched in Steam Early Access on March 5, 2026.
How many characters are in Slay the Spire 2?
Five: Ironclad, Silent, Defect (returning from STS1), plus Necrobinder and Regent (new).
Does Slay the Spire 2 have multiplayer?
Yes — up to 4-player online co-op on Steam via friend invites.
What's the best character for beginners?
Ironclad — highest HP (80), self-healing relic, and straightforward Strength scaling.
How much does Slay the Spire 2 cost?
$24.99 USD on Steam during Early Access.