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Steam AppID #2868840·Developer: Mega Crit·Publisher: Mega Crit

Is Slay the Spire 2 Abandoned?

The iconic roguelike deckbuilder returns. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, and discover relics of immense power in Slay the Spire 2!

ActiveActivity Score: 94 / 100

Last checked: Oct 23, 2026 (UTC)

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Active — last game update shipped 70 days ago (Aug 14, 2026).

In Early Access

7 months

Since Mar 5, 2026

Dev plan: ~5 years

Current Players

88,984

Steam concurrent (no key)

Last Update

Aug 14, 2026

Patch or public build (lastShipAt)

Last developer post

Sep 25, 2026

Community announcement feed

Last Build Update

Jun 19, 2026

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Updates (Last 12m)

25 patches · 38 posts

Past 365 days

Steam Reviews

Mixed (61%)

205,914 reviews

Why This Status? (Deterministic Signal Audit)

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  • Shipped a game update 68 days ago (Aug 14, 2026).Signal Date: 2026-08-14
  • Last developer announcement posted on Sep 25, 2026 (25 days ago).Signal Date: 2026-09-25

36-Month Update Cadence Timeline

Monthly shipped patches vs. developer community posts for Slay the Spire 2 (UTC)

Patches (8)Dev Posts (4)
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Recent Official Developer Announcements

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The Neowsletter - June 2026

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44971832/33b05eac9b2b2985b719bdb9313c9748636a22e5.png Hey Slayers, it's time for the June Neowsletter! In this issue we're covering a couple of big roadmap items we've checked off our list as of yesterday's main branch patch and answering some of your recent qu

Jun 19, 2026Update / Changelog
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Major Update #2 - v0.107.1

Hey Slayers, our second major main branch update is here with 4 patches in 1 (not including hotfixes)! While we'll be covering a lot of things that beta players will already be used to, there are also a few big changes that will be totally new for everyone. One of those has been

Is Slay the Spire 2 still being developed?

Slay the Spire 2’s last public Steam update was Aug 14, 2026. The developer’s latest Steam post was on Sep 25, 2026 (announcement). To judge for yourself, see How to tell if an Early Access game is abandoned.

Frequently Asked Questions About Slay the Spire 2

Is Slay the Spire 2 abandoned?
Based on public Steam records, Slay the Spire 2's last default-branch update was Aug 14, 2026. Our status only measures public Steam activity, not private development.
When was Slay the Spire 2 last updated on Steam?
The last update for Slay the Spire 2 on Steam (patch note or public build) was on Aug 14, 2026. The most recent developer announcement was posted on Sep 25, 2026.
How long has Slay the Spire 2 been in Early Access?
Slay the Spire 2 entered Steam Early Access on Mar 5, 2026 and has been in Early Access for 7 months (230 days).
Will Slay the Spire 2 leave Early Access?
Based on the Steam store Early Access section, the developer has mentioned an Early Access duration of about 5 years. This is parsed public store copy, not a contractual commitment.

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