Slay The Spire 2 Patch Adds The Fool And A Ton More

Mega Crit released the largest beta patch to date for Slay the Spire 2 on November 12, 2026, introducing the game's first new character, The Fool, alongside two experimental game modes called Blitz and Dread. The update, version v0.112.0, arrives after a three-month gap since the last beta patch v0.111.0 on August 13, during which the studio took a one-week break and focused on larger content pieces that could not be built alongside regular balance updates. The new content is exclusive to the public-beta branch on Steam while Mega Crit works out issues, though the default branch receives v0.111.0's card reworks, balance changes, performance improvements, Indonesian localization, and low HP idle animations for all playable characters.

The Fool joins the existing roster as a "high-risk, high-reward" character who manipulates a new resource called "Folly" to empower cards, with the risk of backfiring if Folly stacks too high. Blitz mode compresses a full run into 20-30 minutes by removing shops, campfires, and events while granting powerful "Blitz Boons" after each combat. Dread mode adds a persistent difficulty modifier that increases each act, applying global debuffs like reduced max HP or stronger enemies. Both modes support solo and co-op play.

Mega Crit's Yano said many players only play multiplayer and the studio wants to give co-op more longevity. The patch also includes over 200 balance changes, reworks for 40+ cards across all characters, new relics, enemies, and a new Act 3 boss. Slay the Spire 2 launched in early access on March 5, 2026, selling 3 million copies in its first week. Additional acts remain in development.