Slay the Spire 2 Draws Nearly 575,000 Players, Approaches Silksong’s Record
Mega Crit’s anticipated sequel, Slay the Spire 2, has captivated the gaming community. The game recently achieved a peak of 574,638 concurrent players, drawing close to the impressive record set by Hollow Knight: Silksong. This benchmark, established in 2025, stands at 587,150 concurrent players.
Release and Sales Performance
Slay the Spire 2 launched in Steam Early Access on March 5. According to Video Game Insights (VGI), the game has already sold approximately 2.8 million units. This impressive sales figure has generated an estimated revenue of $55.1 million.
- Launch Date: March 5, 2023
- Units Sold: 2.8 million
- Estimated Revenue: $55.1 million
Despite being newly released, Slay the Spire 2 remains a hot topic, with around 2.4 million players still wishing to buy the game on Steam. For context, the original Slay the Spire sold over 1.5 million units from its Early Access launch in 2017 until its official 1.0 release on January 23, 2019.
Player Demographics
Geographically, the player base of Slay the Spire 2 reflects a familiar pattern from its predecessor. Approximately 43% of current players are located in China, with the Asian region comprising a total of 51%. The game has also garnered interest from North America, accounting for around 25% of players, while Europe makes up about 19%.
Game Development and Technology Shift
Mega Crit made a significant switch in technology by adopting the Godot engine for Slay the Spire 2. This change came after the company criticized Unity’s Runtime Fee policy in 2023. Emilio Coppola, executive director of the Godot Foundation, mentioned that the open-source engine has seen “a huge increase in popularity” following the controversy.
Future Prospects
With its strong performance in player engagement and sales, Slay the Spire 2’s future looks promising. The gaming world is eagerly watching its progress as it approaches significant milestones similar to those of its predecessor.
