„Just fell to my knees” Slay the Spire 2 delayed to 2026, and fans are devastated

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Fans were disheartened to learn about the postponement of Slay the Spire 2‘s early access debut, which was much awaited. Known as the follow-up to Mega Crit’s hit roguelike deckbuilder game, Slay the Spire, it has been one of the most eagerly anticipated indie games since its unveiling at the Triple-i showcase in 2024. However, a more definite launch date has now been provided: “…a clandestine Thursday in March 2026.

Slay the Spire 2 has been delayed into 2026, and fans are heartbroken, but understanding

Despite the eager anticipation surrounding the upcoming roguelike deckbuilder game, it was not unexpected when news of a delay to its 2025 launch emerged, given the dwindling number of months left in the year. Mega Crit shared the disappointing update through a Steam post, expressing their enthusiasm to finally deliver the game but acknowledging that they underestimated the timeline. They wrote, “We understand this isn’t the news anyone wanted (and we share your excitement!), but unfortunately, our original plan for a late 2025 release was off-target. We simply need more time.” Delays in video game releases are not unheard of, although they never fail to disappoint fans.

Some players were a bit disappointed but understood the situation, responding with something like ‘Well, I expected it to be delayed anyway, so thanks for letting us know’. Others were more optimistic and excitedly exclaimed ‘We finally have a release date!!’ (all caps from the original post). While we don’t have an exact launch date yet, we can confirm that Slay the Spire 2 is coming to Early Access on one of four Thursdays in March. Specifically, it will be launched either on March 5th, 12th, 19th, or 26th. However, please note that there might still be potential delays.

Some Reddit users were particularly emotional, with one comment stating: “I sank to my knees at Walmart, but it wasn’t entirely surprising…” Another user responded: “Man, I’m in a state of utter devastation. I might not pull through from this…” Fortunately, I believe all roguelike deckbuilder enthusiasts can weather the storm until Spring. (Paraphrased meaning remains the same)

The developers at Mega Crit have shared that there’s a delay in the release, and they mentioned one reason for this is to incorporate “numerous new features and content” into the game. In their FAQ section, they emphasized that this upcoming sequel to Slay the Spire 1 will feature significantly more content compared to its early access launch and final version, which they’re excited to unveil. When it finally drops in 2026, this game is expected to be among the year’s biggest releases.

During this period, if you find yourself yearning for another deckbuilder roguelike to keep you engaged through the winter months, I have some suggestions.

Monster Train 2 was launched earlier this year and received a whopping 96% positive reviews on Steam from over 3,000 players, making it one of the top-rated roguelike deckbuilders currently available.

Last month, The Royal Writ made its debut, offering a unique blend of deckbuilding, strategic turns, and compelling narrative elements. Notably, it comes with a free demo on Steam for you to try out.

Omelet You Cook is another intriguing option, known for its humorous approach as you craft the ideal omelets for an extremely particular principal. Again, it offers a free demo on Steam for your perusal.

Lastly, I’d like to mention Shogun Showdown, which delves deeper into tactical gameplay. If you’re a fan of Slay the Spire and haven’t yet tried it, you might find yourself falling in love with its strategic elements.

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2025-09-12 05:02