US EditionSlay the Spire 2 Reaches 177k Concurrent Players on Steam After Early Access Launch
Slay the Spire 2 reached over 185,000 concurrent players on Steam shortly after its Early Access launch, surpassing recent roguelike records and briefly overwhelming Steam systems.
- On Thursday, Slay the Spire 2 launched in Early Access on Steam, reaching 177k concurrent players and setting a new roguelike record.
- With a devoted fanbase awaiting sequels, owners of the first Slay the Spire received a $2.50 discount, and a bundle priced at $28 boosted early demand.
- Steam's storefront buckled at launch with stalled store pages and purchases lost in limbo, and social posts showed the digital commerce chaos lasted about a half hour during the Early Access launch.
- The game is currently the fourth most-played on Steam, behind Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2 and Arc Raiders, and it dominated Valve's concurrent charts with over 185,000 players.
- Only available on PC in Early Access, Slay the Spire 2 seems likely to get console versions after release, supported by the original Slay the Spire review's 9/10 score and comparisons to Hollow Knight: Silksong.
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