Slay the Spire 2
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Slay the Spire 2 beta patch rolls back some prior changes following player feedback
Mega Crit has released a beta patch for Slay the Spire 2, reverting several changes from the previous update based on player feedback. Co-founder Anthony Giovannetti detailed the design intent behind these adjustments, emphasizing the importance of community input for game balance. The patch includes reworks and reverts for various cards and mechanics, alongside bug fixes and UI improvements.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (28th March)
Several gaming industry figures share their weekend gaming plans, with titles like Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Pokopia, and Deadzone: Rogue being frequently mentioned. Discussions also touch upon Nintendo's digital game pricing strategy for the Switch 2 and hardware considerations like new laptops and the AYN Thor.
What we've been playing - "I'm playing with my balls again"
Several individuals share their current gaming experiences, including Slay the Spire 2, Marathon, Old School RuneScape, Pokémon Pokopia, and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. The article also touches on games like Nutmeg and The Ball x Pit Regal Update, highlighting the variety of genres and experiences players are engaging with.
Slay the Spire 2's 'anti-infinite' balance patch has now itself been patched, much to the relief of some Silent and Necrobinder players
Slay the Spire 2 developers Mega Crit have rolled back several controversial changes from a recent balance patch that aimed to make 'infinites' harder to achieve. The beta patch reverts nerfs to cards for the Silent and Necrobinder characters, with lead designer Anthony Giovannetti explaining the design intent behind these decisions. The update also includes buffs for the Ironclad character and the Regent, alongside adjustments to enemy encounters like the Doormaker and Skulking Colony.
Slay the Spire 2 Dev Adjusts Update That Led To Review Bombing
Developer Mega Crit is rolling back some balance changes to Slay the Spire 2 that led to player backlash and a review bombing campaign. The studio announced the adjustments on social media, acknowledging player feedback and humorously referencing the review bombing. The update also significantly increased the character limit for in-game feedback submissions.
Slay the Spire 2 devs walk back the nerf that sparked 10,000 negative Steam reviews, and shovel buffs at The Regent after fans determine he's the worst class by a mile
Developer Mega Crit is rolling back controversial balance changes in Slay the Spire 2 after a significant negative review bomb on Steam. The team, led by Anthony Giovannetti, is encouraging players to use the in-game feedback tool for balance suggestions rather than Steam reviews. The Regent character is also receiving buffs due to community consensus that it is the weakest class.
Slay the Spire 2 redesigns the map and rescues the Regent in a new balance patch
A new balance patch for Slay the Spire 2 has been released, featuring redesigns to the map and buffs for the Regent. The patch also includes another rework for the Doormaker and adjustments to relic rarity.
2026 video game release date calendar
This article provides a comprehensive calendar of video game releases scheduled for 2026, including specific dates for titles like Grand Theft Auto 6 in November and early year releases such as Resident Evil Requiem. It details monthly releases across various platforms and lists notable titles with TBD release dates, promising to be updated as new information becomes available.
"Slay the Spire 2 is the obvious call" for March's biggest banger, Palworld publishing boss says, but "don't sleep" on this cute open-world survival game quietly crushing it on Steam
John Buckley, head of publishing at Pocketpair, recommends players check out the survival crafting game Blossom: The Seed of Life, which he believes is being overlooked amidst major releases like Slay the Spire 2 and Crimson Desert. While acknowledging Crimson Desert's janky controls, he praised it as a significant release for March.
Slay the Spire 2 has already earned more than Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hades 2 on Steam, apparently
Slay the Spire 2 has reportedly generated over $92 million in revenue on Steam within its first two weeks of early access, surpassing the lifetime earnings of Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hades 2 on the platform. Developed by a small team at Mega Crit, the game has maintained strong player numbers and sales, with further growth expected upon its full release and multi-platform launch. The article also notes the successful Kickstarter campaign for a Slay the Spire 2 board game expansion.
This Slay The Spire 2 PvP mod lets you battle friends mid-run to see who's made the better deck
A new mod for Slay the Spire 2, named SlayThePlayer, introduces a Player vs Player mode where two players compete in a best-of-three match at the end of each act. The mod allows players to start on the same seed, navigate independent maps, and battle each other, with special relics to ensure fair play and a unique turn-based combat system for PvP.
How multiplayer works in Slay the Spire 2
This guide explains how multiplayer and co-op modes function in Slay the Spire 2. It details how to host and join games, emphasizing that players must be Steam friends. The article also covers changes to game mechanics, save files, battle systems, map progression, and Ascension levels in multiplayer.
Analysts say Slay the Spire 2 is the best-performing deckbuilder of all time—and the competition isn't close
Analysts from Newzoo report that Slay the Spire 2 has achieved the best launch performance for any deckbuilder game on record, significantly surpassing titles like Balatro and its predecessor. The game sold 3 million copies in its first week of early access on Steam, generating approximately $75 million in gross revenue before platform cuts.
Slay the Spire 2 review - refining a modern classic
Mega Crit Games has released Slay the Spire 2, a deck-building roguelite that refines the elements of its predecessor. The game is considered a masterpiece and the finest entry in its genre.
This week in PC games: a new Hooded Horse city-builder, some PS2-style horror, a school-day RPG and an absolutely tremendous catfish
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres, from city-builders like Nova Roma and PS2-style horror in No Vacation for an Executioner, to RPGs such as Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy. Other notable titles include tactical pinball game Beast Breaker and the unique catfish-themed game The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish.
Slay the Spire 2 was review bombed due to an experimental branch balance test
Slay the Spire 2 experienced a significant review bombing on Steam due to an experimental branch patch that aimed to nerf "infinite" build strategies. Despite the negative reviews, the game's overall rating remains overwhelmingly positive, and the controversial patch is not yet live on the main version.
Assassin's Creed to Minecraft: Shadows over this week's... | TAG
Reports suggest the Nintendo Switch 2 may feature an easily replaceable battery due to EU regulations, potentially extending to Joy-Con controllers. Meanwhile, Death Stranding 2 is performing well on PC, prompting Sony to reconsider its PC port strategy, while CD Projekt Red remains coy about a potential Witcher 3 expansion.
Mega Crit responds to the panic over Slay the Spire 2's 1st balance pass, saying these changes are 'the first of many': 'No change is necessarily permanent'
Developer Mega Crit addressed player backlash regarding the first balance changes for Slay the Spire 2, stating that the adjustments are part of an ongoing process over the next 1-2 years. The studio emphasized that no change is permanent and that this iterative approach is typical for Early Access games.
Slay the Spire 2 reminds us that this week's patch "was the first of many to come over the next 1-2 years"
Developer Mega Crit has announced that the recent balance patch for Slay the Spire 2 is the first of many planned over the next one to two years. The studio emphasized its patching methodology, which involves experimental changes on a beta branch informed by player feedback and metrics, aiming to achieve a balance similar to the original Slay the Spire. The game has seen significant launch success, achieving 3 million sales and a high concurrent player count on Steam.
Slay the Spire 2 Hits $92M on Steam, Outearns Silksong and Hades 2
Slay the Spire 2 has achieved remarkable success on Steam, earning $92 million and surpassing the lifetime earnings of popular indie titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hades 2. Developed by Mega Crit Games, the deck-building sequel's rapid ascent highlights the potential for indie games to achieve massive commercial success without microtransactions or live service elements, reinforcing Steam's position as a key platform for indie game launches.
