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Slay the Spire 2 Balance Update Sparks Player Backlash

4/18/2026

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Slay the Spire 2 launched its first balance update after a month of beta testing, introducing character buffs, new cards, and a phobia mode to improve accessibility.
The update sparked backlash, with Steam rating dropping to Mixed and about 4,800 negative reviews posted shortly after.
Despite backlash, player numbers remained strong, peaking at 286,000 concurrent users.
Mega Crit acknowledged ongoing adjustments as part of Early Access.

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Slay the Spire 2 launched its first balance update after a month of beta testing, introducing character buffs, new cards, and a phobia mode to improve accessibility.
The update sparked backlash, with Steam rating dropping to Mixed and about 4,800 negative reviews posted shortly after.
Despite backlash, player numbers remained strong, peaking at 286,000 concurrent users.
Mega Crit acknowledged ongoing adjustments as part of Early Access.