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Mega Crit Rules Out Microtransactions for Slay the Spire 2 as Early Access Surges

Casey Yano says the sequel will grow through free updates across a one-to-two-year early access window.

Overview

  • The studio rejects paid cosmetics and small DLC despite player willingness to buy them, with co-founder Casey Yano calling the team "microtransaction haters."
  • Slay the Spire 2 has reached a 574,638 concurrent player peak on Steam, underscoring a breakout early access launch.
  • Developers plan a cautious cadence on patches and balance changes to ensure player progress continues to feel meaningful.
  • Modding is a priority, with goals to reduce friction and provide more resources and easier entry points for creators.
  • The game is $25 on Steam early access, with the price expected to increase after 1.0 and as it arrives on additional platforms.