Slay the Spire 2 Dev Surprised as Game Surpasses Marathon in Steam Players
In an unexpected turn of events, *Slay the Spire 2* has outperformed *Marathon* in terms of concurrent players on Steam. The sequel to the beloved deckbuilder roguelike has reportedly reached over 350,000 concurrent players, a remarkable milestone that has taken the gaming community by surprise.
Player Counts and Performance Comparison
At the time of this announcement, *Slay the Spire 2* sits among the most-played games on Steam, trailing only behind top-tier titles such as PUBG, Dota 2, and Counter-Strike 2.
In contrast, Bungie’s *Marathon* achieved a peak player count of 88,337 on its launch day. This figure, while significant, is far below that of *Slay the Spire 2*.
Developer Reactions
Casey Yano, co-founder of MegaCrit and developer of *Slay the Spire 2*, expressed his disbelief on social media, admitting he did not anticipate such a response from players. This revelation came after MegaCrit’s tweet acknowledging *Marathon’s* release led to some misunderstandings among fans.
- *Slay the Spire 2* peak concurrent players: 350,000+
- *Marathon* peak concurrent players: 88,337
Community Response and Clarification
The tweet from the official MegaCrit account, which garnered significant views, appeared to some as a jab at *Marathon*, raising eyebrows in the gaming community. Yano later clarified that the message was meant to be lighthearted and congratulatory.
The follow-up responses from MegaCrit indicated that there was no intent to undermine *Marathon*, emphasizing their respect for the game’s launch.
A New Benchmark in Gaming
*Slay the Spire 2* has not only surpassed *Marathon*; it has set a new record for concurrent player counts among roguelikes on Steam. It overtook *Mewgenics*, which previously held the title, and significantly outperformed *Hades 2* from a month prior. This achievement marks a significant moment for fans of the genre and for MegaCrit.
Currently, *Slay the Spire 2* is in its early access phase on PC and is expected to be released on consoles in the future. The anticipation surrounding this sequel remains high, given the critical acclaim of its predecessor.
