Slay the Spire 2 has officially moved its early access launch to a later date. Previously, Mega Crit had planned for a Fall 2025 release. However, several factors affected the development of the game.
The Reasons Behind the Delay
According to Mega Crit’s The Neowsletter, the delay comes as the developers work to meet internal standards. In the same way, they need more time to polish the game.
“We know this isn’t the news anyone wanted to hear…we were shooting for late 2025, but turns out we were wrong. We need some more time,” Mega Crit explained.
The Indie studio also listed other factors that led to the delay. Among many things, there were personal life events, expanded content plans, and simple feature overload.
“There’s no single dramatic reason…we kept saying ‘wouldn’t it be cool if…’ one too many times,” the developers added.
The announcement was met with disappointment by fans. However, the studio emphasized that the development of Slay the Spire 2 remains on track. Still, it will need a slightly longer timeline.
Not the Reasons Behind the Delay
On Steam, Mega Crit clarified that the delay was not in any way related to the recent release of Hollow Knight: Silksong. The developers explained that the team had already decided on the new release window even before Silksong’s date was announced. They said it was really just the timing that makes it look like that, implying a coincidence.
At the same time, the studio dismissed other speculations about the delay. It said that community merchandise and events did not affect the game’s schedule. Third parties and the community manager handle tasks like collaborations and plush toys production. In short, the delay was mainly due to the additional time needed for more content.
“We want to make sure we’re upholding the quality bar that both we and the gaming community have come to expect for Early Access titles,” Mega Crit said.
The Compromise: More Than Just a Sequel
While the delay is frustrating, it could be worth it. Slay the Spire 2 is shaping up to be more ambitious than the original. Specifically, players can expect new playable characters, more cards, relics, and potions. Also, the game will feature visual upgrades, quality-of-life improvements, and new mechanics.
Another addition is the alternate act system. In this sequel, players can choose between two possible acts at every stage. Each option has different enemies and environments.
Mega Crit now plans to release the early access to Slay the Spire 2 on a secret Thursday in March 2026.
