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Slay the Spire 2 Hits Early Access with Co-op and New Necrobinder Class
Mega Crit has launched Slay the Spire 2 into Steam Early Access on PC, featuring co-op multiplayer and a new Necrobinder class. The sequel rebuilds the roguelike deckbuilder with new mechanics, characters, and a shift to the Godot engine. Console versions are unconfirmed but may arrive after the 1.0 launch.
Slay The Spire 2's Next-Level Co-Op Makes It An Early GOTY Contender
Slay the Spire 2 introduces a robust four-player co-op mode that significantly enhances the roguelike deckbuilder experience. Players can engage in simultaneous combat, coordinate card plays and relic usage, and make shared decisions on the map, creating a deeply collaborative and fresh gameplay loop. The game's thoughtful design extends to features like persistent multiplayer saves and visual cues for player actions, making it a strong contender for Game of the Year.
Slay The Spire 2 Just Smashed This Huge Player Count Record
Slay the Spire 2 has achieved a massive player count in Steam Early Access, reaching a peak of 282,314 concurrent players on its first day. This record-breaking launch surpasses other popular roguelike deckbuilders and positions it as a top performer on Steam, even outperforming several AAA releases. The game features a new four-player co-op mode and is expected to remain in early access for one to two years.
Slay the Spire 2 Early Access
Early Access for the roguelike deckbuilder sequel Slay the Spire 2 has launched on Steam for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Developed by Mega Crit, the game offers players the chance to experience the next installment in the acclaimed series.
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Slay the Spire 2 has been released and immediately set a new concurrent player record on Steam. The game is a sequel to the popular roguelike deck-builder.
Slay the Spire 2’s Early Access Launch Has Almost Tripled the Original’s Lifetime Peak on Steam
Mega Crit's Slay the Spire 2 has achieved a strong early access launch on PC, reaching a peak of over 156,000 concurrent players on Steam, significantly surpassing the lifetime peak of its predecessor. The game introduces new cards, relics, five characters (three returning), and a new co-op mode for up to four players, set 1,000 years after the original.
Slay the Spire 2 is Now the Biggest Roguelike on Steam, Beating Elden Ring Nightreign
Slay the Spire 2 has become the biggest roguelike on Steam, achieving a peak concurrent player count of 414,218 shortly after its debut. This figure surpasses the lifetime peak of its predecessor, Slay the Spire, and also exceeds the previous record holder, Elden Ring: Nightreign. The game is currently in early access on PC and features new characters and co-op support.
Slay the Spire 2 is the #1 seller on Steam today, above Marathon and Resident Evil Requiem
Slay the Spire 2 has become the top-selling game on Steam, surpassing titles like Marathon and Resident Evil Requiem. Developer Mega Crit has stated the game is expected to remain in early access for one to two years, already featuring more content than its predecessor. The sequel introduces new enemies, cards, artifacts, and a four-player co-op mode.
Slay the Spire 2 Launches, Immediately Shatters a Concurrent Player Record on Steam - IGN
Slay the Spire 2 has achieved a new concurrent player record for a roguelike on Steam during its early access launch, reaching over 177,000 players. This surpasses previous records set by Hades 2 and Mewgenics. The game is currently available on PC, with console versions expected after its full release.
Prepare your decks once more, Slay the Spire 2 is now out in early access
Slay the Spire 2 has launched into early access on PC, offering more content than its predecessor and a new co-op mode for up to four players. Mega Crit plans to add further cards, events, and enemies throughout the early access period, with the game expected to increase in price upon full release.
Slay the Spire 2 is out now in Early Access with online co-op
Slay the Spire 2 has launched in Early Access, featuring solo and online co-op modes for up to four players. The game is built with the open-source Godot engine and includes native Linux support, with plans for 1-2 years of further development to add content, modes, and features. It achieved a peak of over 110,000 concurrent players shortly after release.
Slay the Spire 2 launch times and release date
Slay the Spire 2 will launch into early access on March 5, featuring new characters, cards, and a four-player co-op mode. The game will have a global unlock time on Steam, releasing at 10 am Pacific time.
NVIDIA reveal games coming to GeForce NOW during March including Crimson Desert
NVIDIA has announced new games coming to its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service in March, including the highly anticipated Crimson Desert. The service will also see additions like Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, and Slay the Spire 2. GeForce NOW is accessible on platforms such as Linux and Steam Deck.
March Into the Cloud With 15 New Games Coming to GeForce NOW
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding 15 new games in March, including Crimson Desert and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. The month's lineup features a variety of genres and new releases, with more titles to be announced throughout the month. Several games from February have also been added to the library.
Good Games Group Acquires Humble Games, Now Called Balor Games | Console Creatures
Good Games Group, founded by former Humble Bundle employees, has acquired Humble Games from Ziff Davis and rebranded as Balor Games. The new entity will continue to publish over 60 independent titles, focusing on stability and expanded support for partner studios with a renewed commercial strategy.
Humble Games' former bosses buy the studio's back catalog
Good Games Group, led by former Humble Games leaders Alan Patmore and Mark Nash, has acquired the back catalog of over 50 titles from Humble Games, rebranding as Balor Games. This acquisition includes popular indie titles like Slay the Spire and Coral Island, and also encompasses the catalog of Firestoke Games. Balor Games aims to be a developer-friendly publisher focused on "triple-I" gaming.
Ex-Humble Games Heads Buy Back Label and Rename It to Balor Games
Former Humble Games heads Alan Patmore and Mark Nash have acquired the indie publishing label and rebranded it to Balor Games. The new entity, formerly Good Games Group, has secured the back catalog of Humble Games, including titles like A Hat in Time and Slay the Spire, and aims to become a leading "triple-I" publisher.
Good Games Group acquires Ziff Davis' publishing business to launch Balor Games
Good Games Group has launched a new publishing label, Balor Games, by acquiring Ziff Davis' publishing business. This move consolidates over 60 indie titles, including Slay the Spire and SIGNALIS, under Balor Games, which aims to provide resources and autonomy to partner studios. Balor Games will also selectively invest in new projects like SCP: 5K while supporting its existing portfolio.
Good Games Group has bought the Humble and Firestoke back catalogues. Now, newly renamed as Balor Games, it wants to invest in triple-I
Good Games Group, now rebranded as Balor Games, has acquired the back catalogues of Humble Games and Firestoke, encompassing over 50 titles. Led by Alan Patmore and Mark Nash, the company aims to become a leading 'triple-I' publisher, focusing on high-quality, impactful games and supporting developers across various budget levels.
Slay The Spire 2 release countdown: Exact date and time
Slay the Spire 2 is set to launch in early access on March 5, with specific release times announced for various regions including 10am PT, 12pm CT, 1pm ET, 6pm UTC, and 7pm CET. The sequel to the popular roguelike deckbuilder will feature returning and new characters, enhanced gameplay mechanics, and a new co-op mode for up to four players.