Slay the Spire 2 has been delayed to March 2026, moving from its original late 2025 release date. Developer MegaCrit cited the need for more development time due to several factors, including the addition of new features, characters, cards, potions, relics, and mechanics. The delay's explanation also includes a desire for the polish and quality expectations that gamers have for Early Access titles. Megacrit clarified that this shift in schedule is unrelated to the timing of Hollow Knight: Silksong's release, emphasizing the necessity to perfect the game before launch.

Why was Slay the Spire 2 delayed?

Slay the Spire 2 was delayed to March 2026 to allow the development team to incorporate more content, polish the game, and better meet quality standards, ensuring an optimal Early Access experience for players.

Slay the Spire 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the acclaimed deckbuilding roguelite game that captivated players with its innovative gameplay. The original, which received a 9/10 rating for its unique blend of roguelike and deckbuilding mechanics, introduced players to strategic card-based combat and deep dungeon exploration. The sequel aims to expand on this foundation by introducing the new character, the Necrobinder, a wandering lich with the aim of binding forgotten corpses, promising to take the engaging mechanics and storytelling of the original game even further.