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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.
Fear not, phobia havers, Slay the Spire 2 will be catering to you in a future update
Slay the Spire 2 will be receiving a phobia accessibility mode in a future update, according to a recent newsletter. While no specific release date has been provided, developer Mega Crit is also working on revamping the badge and scoring system, adding Steam Workshop support, and improving multiplayer features. The game is currently in early access.
Slay the Spire 2 tops 3 million copies sold after 1 week
Mega Crit announced that Slay the Spire II has sold over 3 million copies in its first week of Early Access release on Steam for Windows PC. The developer expressed gratitude for the overwhelming response and confirmed ongoing development with plans for new content, balance patches, and Steam Workshop support.
Slay The Spire 2 devs don't care about piracy but they hate microtransactions
Mega Crit, the developers of Slay the Spire 2, have expressed a relaxed attitude towards game piracy, stating they will not actively prevent it and even encourage learning from their decompiled code. However, the studio is vehemently against microtransactions, assuring players there will be no gacha or expensive cosmetic DLC. The game is currently in early access on Steam with plans for a console release.
Slay the Spire 2 developer refuses to rely on microtransactions or DLC packs to make quick cash, despite some players threatening "to buy all and any cosmetics we may ever release"
Mega Crit, the developer of Slay the Spire 2, has stated they will not implement microtransactions or small DLC packs, despite player interest in purchasing cosmetics. Co-founder Casey Yano emphasized the studio's stance against predatory monetization. The game is currently in early access on PC, with plans for flexible updates and a focus on modding support.
Slay The Spire 2 Devs Won't Add Microtransactions, Even Though Fans Would Pay For Them
Mega Crit co-founder Casey Yano stated that Slay the Spire 2 will not feature microtransactions, despite player interest, as the studio prioritizes a complete content experience for all players. The game is currently in Steam Early Access, with plans for free updates over the next one to two years to add more content and features.
Slay the Spire 2 dev hates microtransactions, even though players would definitely pay for them: 'A lot of our players threaten to buy all and any cosmetics we may ever release'
Mega Crit, the developer of Slay the Spire 2, has stated they are against microtransactions, despite player interest in purchasing cosmetics. The game is priced at £19.99/$24.99 and has achieved top seller status on Steam during its early access launch.
'We'll Getcha One Day Silksong' — Slay the Spire 2 Dev 'Blown Away' by Enormous Launch as It Joins Steam Top 20 Club - IGN
Slay the Spire 2 has achieved a massive early access launch on Steam, reaching over 574,000 peak concurrent players and breaking into the platform's top 20 most-played games. Developer Mega Crit expressed their gratitude and playfully targeted Hollow Knight: Silksong for future player counts. The studio also confirmed they are against microtransactions in the game.
Slay the Spire 2 dev says its Marathon joke turned out 'a bit meaner than expected' in hindsight: 'To be fair I didn't think we'd actually pass Marathon in concurrent users'
Mega Crit, the developers of Slay the Spire 2, made a joke about the game potentially surpassing Marathon in concurrent users, which they later admitted felt a bit meaner than intended. The studio expressed surprise at Slay the Spire 2's massive launch success, which led to the joke's context changing.
Over half a million of us played Slay the Spire 2 this weekend
Slay the Spire 2 achieved a peak of over 574,000 concurrent players on Steam during its launch weekend, surpassing many other popular titles. This strong performance indicates significant sales for Mega Crit's highly anticipated sequel, which recently launched into early access.
Slay the Spire 2 dev Mega Crit is "totally blown away" by its half-million player peak, but it's another indie triumph
Mega Crit, the developer behind Slay the Spire, is overwhelmed by the game's recent peak of half a million players on Steam. This success is highlighted as a significant triumph for the indie game studio.
Slay the Spire 2 dev compared it to unexciting 'chicken noodle soup' before its extraordinary launch, but it turns out people really, really like their soup
Slay the Spire 2 has seen an extraordinary launch, with developer Mega Crit expressing surprise at the overwhelming player response. The game achieved a peak of over 179,000 concurrent players on Steam, significantly outperforming its predecessor and other new releases. Mega Crit co-founder Casey Yano had previously described the original Slay the Spire as "chicken noodle soup" of video games, a humble comparison that belies the sequel's massive success.
Slay the Spire 2's launch has been so incredibly successful, the studio had to apologise for a joke about Marathon that now "seems a bit meaner than it was intended"
Mega Crit co-founder Casey Yano apologized for a joke made about Bungie's Marathon after Slay the Spire 2's launch significantly surpassed Marathon's concurrent player count on Steam. While Marathon launched on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, Slay the Spire 2, a PC-only release, achieved over 430,000 concurrent players compared to Marathon's peak of 88,000.
