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Slay the Spire 2

Slay the Spire 2 is in early access, with over 3 million copies sold, and is receiving regular beta patches and major updates that rebalance characters, replace bosses, and fix RNG bias.

Synthesized from 4 Yomimono stories · updated 3d ago

Slay the Spire 2 launched into early access in March 2026 and has sold over 3 million copies. The first official physical merchandise, Regent and Necrobinder vinyl figures from Youtooz, went up for pre-order in July, with shipments scheduled from January to March 2027. The figures stand 13 cm tall and cost $29.99 each.

Mega Crit has been actively updating the game through its early access period. The second major update, released on June 19, 2026, removed the controversial Act 3 boss Door Maker and replaced it with a new boss called Eternal Hourglass. The same update overhauled the random number generator after mathematician Andy Tockman published a report on June 15 showing significant bias in random events. The RNG fix was implemented unusually fast, skipping the usual beta testing cycle. The update also added Steam Workshop support and a monster encyclopedia feature.

Beta patches have continued to refine the game. Patch v0.107.0, released in early June, adjusted the Eternal Hourglass boss by removing its Decay debuff and altering block gain timing, while strengthening the early-game Squirming Swarm enemy at higher ascensions. Patch v0.108.0, released on July 3, nerfed Defect's Compression and Ironclad's Crimson Garment, reworked Silent's Infectious Explosion, and buffed Necrobinder's Soul Storm. The Act 3 boss Eternal Hourglass also received new animations in that patch.

Key facts

Early access launch
Slay the Spire 2 launched into early access in March 2026.
Copies sold
Over 3 million copies sold as of July 2026.
First official figures
Regent and Necrobinder vinyl figures, 13 cm tall, $29.99 each, pre-orders open with shipments January to March 2027.
Second major update
Released June 19, 2026, removed Door Maker boss, added Eternal Hourglass, overhauled RNG, added Steam Workshop and monster encyclopedia.
RNG bias fix
RNG overhaul prompted by mathematician Andy Tockman's June 15 report showing significant bias; fix skipped beta testing.
Beta patch v0.107.0
Adjusted Eternal Hourglass (removed Decay debuff, altered block gain timing), strengthened Squirming Swarm at higher ascensions.
Beta patch v0.108.0
Nerfed Defect's Compression and Ironclad's Crimson Garment, reworked Silent's Infectious Explosion, buffed Necrobinder's Soul Storm, added animations to Eternal Hourglass.

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Release
game · 2026-07-03 · 2026-07-03
Release
game · 2026-06-19 · 2026-06-19
Release
game · 2026-06-05 · global · 2026-06-05

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3d ago

First Official Slay the Spire 2 Figures from Youtooz Now Available for Pre-Order

Mega Crit and figure manufacturer Youtooz have opened pre-orders for the first official figures based on the deck-building roguelike sequel Slay the Spire 2. The line includes two playable characters: Regent, depicted seated on a stone throne supported by two minions, and Necrobinder, standing with a scythe and accompanied by the skeletal hand Osty. Each vinyl figure stands approximately 12.7 cm (5 inches) tall and is priced at $29.99. Buyers can also choose a bundle that includes a 2-inch pin badge. The packaging features artwork that reflects the game's atmosphere. Shipments are scheduled between January 30 and March 15, 2027. Slay the Spire 2 entered early access on Steam on March 6, 2026, and has sold over 3 million copies as of March 2026.

Jun 19

Slay the Spire 2 Second Major Update Removes Door Maker, Adds Eternal Hourglass

Mega Crit released the second major update for Slay the Spire 2 on June 19, 2026, bringing the beta branch changes to the main branch. The update removes the controversial Act 3 boss Door Maker, replacing it with a new boss called Eternal Hourglass. The development team said Door Maker forced interesting decisions but exceeded their complexity threshold and had unresolved issues. Steam Workshop support is now live, allowing players to browse and install mods directly in the game. A monster encyclopedia feature has also been added, letting players view encountered monsters and their animations, with plans to expand it to include stats and lore. The update overhauls the random number generator after mathematician Andy Tockman published a report on June 15 showing significant bias in random events. For example, the Curse card from Neow's Bone relic had a 73.74% chance of being Anguish on one path and a 0% chance of Debt on another. The RNG fix was implemented unusually fast, skipping the usual beta testing cycle. The patch also includes new relics, badges, character balance adjustments, and UI improvements.

Jun 5

Slay the Spire 2 Beta Patch v0.107.0 Adjusts Eternal Hourglass Boss and Squirming Swarm

Mega Crit released beta patch v0.107.0 for Slay the Spire 2, further adjusting the new Eternal Hourglass boss by removing its Decay debuff and altering block gain timing. The early-game Squirming Swarm enemy was strengthened at higher ascensions. Various cards and relics were buffed, and stability improvements were made, including replacing black-screen errors with pop-ups.