Slay the Spire 2 Launches in Early Access: Price, Platforms, and What’s New

Slay the Spire 2 is officially live in Early Access on Steam, bringing the deckbuilding roguelike back with a fresh climb—and some genuinely big swings, including a new co-op mode. If you’ve been waiting for the next Mega Crit addiction, the Spire has reopened.

Below is a quick breakdown of price, supported platforms, what’s new right now, and what’s coming later based on the game’s Steam listing and Early Access notes.

TL;DR / Key takeaways

Early Access date: 5 March 2026 (Steam listing)
Price (Malaysia Steam): RM65.00 at time of writing; price will increase after Early Access
Platforms: Steam on PC (Windows, macOS, SteamOS/Linux)
Big new feature: up to 4-player co-op with multiplayer-specific cards
Roadmap: Early Access estimated at ~1–2 years, with more content, modes and a true ending planned

Slay the Spire 2 Early Access release date

Release date (Early Access): 5 March, 2026 (Steam lists both “Release Date” and “Early Access Release Date” as 5 Mar, 2026).

Source: Steam store listing — https://store.steampowered.com/app/2868840/Slay_the_Spire_2/

Price: how much Slay the Spire 2 costs right now

Pricing for Steam games varies by region. On the Steam page at time of writing, Slay the Spire 2 is listed at RM65.00 (Malaysia store view).

Mega Crit also states on the same Steam page that the price will increase after Early Access, so the current tag is likely the cheapest official entry point.

Steam Early Access primer: https://store.steampowered.com/earlyaccessfaq/

Platforms: where you can play Slay the Spire 2 in Early Access

According to the Steam listing, Slay the Spire 2 currently supports PC platforms via Steam, with system requirement tabs for:

Windows
macOS
SteamOS + Linux

If you’re deciding where to buy, the simplest answer is: Steam on PC (including Mac and Linux) is the only confirmed Early Access platform right now.

What’s new in Slay the Spire 2 (so far)

Slay the Spire 2 isn’t pitching itself as “more of the same.” The Steam page emphasizes several major additions and upgrades that change the vibe from the first game.

A changed Spire, with new tools to master

Brand new cards, relics, and potions
A “newly evolved Spire” with unpredictable challenges
A run structure where no two climbs are the same

Co-op mode (up to 4 players)

This is the biggest headline: Slay the Spire 2 includes an all-new co-op mode for up to 4 players.

Up to 4-player co-op
Multiplayer-specific cards
Team synergies designed for group play

Five characters at launch, including new faces

The Steam listing says you can climb as one of five different characters, including familiar faces and two brand-new characters.

More lore and a clearer timeline to unlock

Unlockable “fragments” of a mysterious timeline
Encounters with ancient residents of the Spire

Early Access roadmap: how long it may last and what’s planned for 1.0

Mega Crit’s developer Q&A on the Steam page says Early Access is expected to last roughly 1–2 years, with the full release planned to add:

More gameplay content
A true ending
Various game modes
Improved balance, bug fixes, and better hardware compatibility
More languages and visual polish

System requirements (PC)

Steam lists modest requirements across Windows/macOS/Linux.

Minimum specs (Windows)

OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
CPU: Dual-core 2.0 GHz
RAM: 4 GB
GPU: DirectX 12 or Vulkan compatible, 1 GB VRAM
Storage: 4 GB

Why this matters (and who should jump in now)

Slay the Spire 2 landing in Early Access is a big deal because it’s one of the few roguelike deckbuilders that can credibly reshape the genre again—just like the first game did.

You should consider buying now if: