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Slay the Spire 2 Enters Steam’s All‑Time Top 20 With Nearly 575,000 Concurrent Players

Mega Crit’s early‑access sequel draws rave user reviews alongside a public rejection of microtransactions.

Overview

  • SteamDB reports a 574,638 concurrent‑player peak, the highest for a roguelike and close to Hollow Knight: Silksong’s 587,150 record.
  • Mega Crit issued a weekend hotfix that resolved co‑op issues and closed an exploit that allowed infinite block via Beacon of Hope relic interactions.
  • Third‑party firm Video Game Insights estimates about 2.8 million units sold and roughly $55.1 million in revenue, with around 43% of players in China.
  • Studio co‑founder Casey Yano reiterated there will be no microtransactions, emphasizing shared access to content and continued updates during early access.
  • Early coverage highlights a polished, iterative sequel with improved art and UI, new mechanics and co‑op, and an overwhelmingly positive Steam reception.