Sequel to Slay the Spire released in March 2024
Steam has achieved its highest half-year revenue on record, generating $11.1 billion in H1, a 14.5% year-over-year increase. The surge is driven by back-catalogue sales, strategic promotions, and viral co-op games. Notable performers include Resident Evil Requiem and Forza Horizon 6, highlighting the platform's reliance on established franchises and discounted classics.
Forza Horizon 6 has stormed into Steam's top 5 most played games, surpassing 300,000 concurrent players despite sticking to a "well-worn track." The game's unique additions, such as giant mechs and Babymetal, have contributed to its success. This milestone cements its position among gaming giants like Dota 2 and PUBG.
Slay the Spire 2 suffered a severe review bomb on Steam, yet surprisingly, its sales remained largely unaffected. According to a Steam expert, "in any other case you would say this game is dead" based on the review bomb's severity. However, the game's sales tell a different story, highlighting the complex relationship between user reviews and purchasing decisions.
Far Far West, a cowboy-themed co-op FPS, has sold over 1 million units on Steam in under two weeks despite being in early access. The game's success is backed by an overwhelmingly positive review score and a peak concurrent player count of over 47,000. Its unique blend of multiplayer co-op, roguelite elements, and vast weaponry options has drawn comparisons to Deep Rock Galactic and Helldivers 2.
Slay the Spire 2's latest beta patch, v0.105.0, introduces significant changes, including the removal of the contentious Doormaker boss in favor of Aeonglass and a shift to a bi-weekly patching schedule. This update also debuts the Beastiary feature, showcasing the game's monsters. Mega Crit aims to deliver more substantial updates with the new schedule.
Erik Wolpaw shares his love for Slay the Spire, logging 1,500 hours and praising its strategic depth. Discover his gaming preferences and insights.
The Doormaker boss in Slay the Spire 2 has sparked controversy, leading to 27,000 negative reviews. Developer Mega Crit responds to player concerns.
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The roadmap for Slay the Spire 2 reveals exciting updates, but matchmaking won't arrive soon. Players can expect new features and whimsical content.
Mega Crit reveals future content for Slay the Spire 2, including The Bestiary and new game modes, while taking a relaxed development approach.
Mega Crit reveals a detailed roadmap for Slay the Spire 2, emphasizing quality over deadlines as it prepares for its March 2026 release.
Slay the Spire 2 is facing review-bombing again, with 3,609 negative reviews in the last 12 hours, largely from players in China.