Slay the Spire 2 Officially Launches Into Early Access on Steam

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Slay the Spire 2 Officially Launches Into Early Access on Steam

Slay the Spire 2 is officially live in early access on Steam, bringing fresh characters, a brand new four-player co-op mode, and a mountain of new cards to master.

Deckbuilding fans have a new obsession to add to the rotation, because Slay the Spire 2 has officially launched into early access on Steam, as reported by Rock Paper Shotgun. Developer Mega Crit returns with a sequel that already packs more content than the original game at launch, bringing a fresh wave of cards, events, environments, and enemies for players to conquer. The studio plans to keep the game in early access for one to two years while shaping future updates around community feedback, which can now be submitted directly in-game alongside the usual fan creations and memes.

Beyond the expected refinements to solo play, the biggest headline for this sequel is the addition of a brand new cooperative mode. Players can now team up with up to three friends to tackle the spire together, complete with multiplayer-exclusive cards and powerful team synergies that completely shift the tactical meta. Mega Crit has also confirmed plans to introduce additional modes, ongoing balance patches, and a true ending before the game hits its full 1.0 release.

Early access periods are standard practice for modern indie hits, but picking up the title now also offers a financial perk, since the price is set to increase once the full version drops. Whether you are jumping in to test out the new character rosters or coordinating builds with your squad in the new co-op mode, the Spire is officially open for business once again. You can check out all the details and grab the game directly through the original coverage on Rock Paper Shotgun.

Tags: Slay the Spire 2, Mega Crit, Steam, Early Access, Deckbuilder

Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun