What changed in Slay the Spire in 2025

The Regent uses a new resource called Stars, which can be generated and spent on specific cards for various effects.

The Regent has unique interactions with colorless cards, enhancing gameplay strategies.

A new Yule Log featuring cheerful renditions of classic StS boss themes has been released.

The Regent can transform cards into loyal Minions that assist in combat.

The Regent is a new character in Slay the Spire 2, featuring unique mechanics involving Stars and Minions.

The Regent can forge the Sovereign Blade, which increases in damage with each use of the 'Forge' keyword.

Players are encouraged to share festive fan creations for a chance to receive an exclusive Discord role.

New non-playable characters called Ancients will provide blessings in the form of exclusive relics during gameplay.

Ancients will offer powerful relics that replace traditional boss relics, adding variance to each run.

Acts 2 and 3 will feature different pools of Ancients, enhancing gameplay diversity.

Tezcatara, also known as 'It Which Feeds The Fire', is introduced as one of the Ancients with unique blessings.

The Necrobinder has cards that allow her to alter other cards, applying different keywords and changing their effects.

The Halloween-themed event allows players to share spooky Slay the Spire content for a limited time.

The Necrobinder, a new character themed around necromancy, is introduced with unique mechanics involving a giant reanimated hand called Osty.

The Necrobinder can apply a new debuff called Doom, which causes creatures to die when their Doom meets or exceeds their current HP.

Players will encounter one of two possible acts upon entering a new act, increasing gameplay variety.

A new community-run wiki for Slay the Spire is now live on wiki.gg.

Slay the Spire 2's Early Access launch is postponed to March 2026 for additional polish and content.

Introduction of new relics and potions including Wongo's Bargain Ticket, Stone Humidifier, and more.

Improvements include a turn counter display and tracking card removal costs.

A new creature referred to as the Vine Shambler has been unveiled.

Potions in the sequel have received distinct sprites and a visual makeover.

A powerful new card designed for building strategies.

New Colorless cards that any character can use are being introduced, along with tweaks to existing cards.

A new card that provides strong consistency is being introduced.

A familiar card making its appearance in the new update.

Events will no longer have options where players do nothing; all events will require player decisions.

The Grand Finale card will be brought back for The Silent character.

The third annual Pride with Friends charity streaming event will take place on June 27-29.

Over 50 events have been balanced to provide challenging decisions for players.

Event Rooms now feature full-screen images and animations, enhancing the dramatic experience.

The Silent gains a new mechanic called Sly, allowing Sly cards to be played for free when discarded.

Returning characters will have old cards removed and new ones added, along with tweaks to classic cards.

Efforts made to optimize performance and ensure systems are flexible and easy to debug.

Screens have been updated to not look like placeholders, enhancing the visual experience.

New mechanic where monsters can afflict cards in various ways.

Encouragement for community submissions and participation in fanart and Q&A.

A new creature has been unveiled, adding to the game's roster of enemies.

Players can now view the turn number and current floor information mid-run.

Actions that cannot be performed will wiggle and turn red more often.

Access to card/relic/etc. information mid-run has been improved.

New features at the start of the run including Neow returning with new and old blessings.

A new type of card called Quests has been added, which players can obtain and fulfill for rewards.

Figures of The Defect and The Watcher are now available as part of the YouTooz x Slay the Spire collection.

A collection of themed keyboards, keycaps, and deskmats will launch on February 14th.

The team is onboarding translators for the Neowsletter and the game in several languages.

New modifiers called Enchantments will be applied to cards during runs, offering various effects.