Slay the Spire 2 on PS5 & Switch: Release Date, Price, and Platform FAQ
One of the most frequently asked questions about Slay the Spire 2 is: "Will it come to PS5 or Nintendo Switch?" With Early Access launching on March 5, 2026, let's break down everything Mega Crit has officially said — and what we can reasonably predict based on the original game's history.
Early Access Launch Platforms (March 5, 2026)
Slay the Spire 2 enters Early Access exclusively on Steam. Here are the confirmed and expected platforms at launch:
| Platform | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PC (Windows) | Confirmed | Original announcement (April 2024) |
| macOS | Confirmed | Neowsletter #2 (Sep 2024); February 2026 Q&A — Casey: "Yes." |
| Steam Deck (SteamOS) | Confirmed | Neowsletter #2 (Sep 2024); Reddit AMA (Feb 2026) — Jake: "It works great!" |
| Linux | Likely | Neowsletter #2 (Sep 2024) — "Linux is also likely. We see you!" |
| PS5 / PlayStation | Not announced | Never mentioned in any official communication |
| Xbox | Not announced | Never mentioned in any official communication |
| Nintendo Switch | Not confirmed; hoped for | Neowsletter #8 Q&A (Mar 2025) |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Not confirmed | Neowsletter #11 Q&A (Jun 2025) |
| VR / XR / AR | Ruled out for Early Access | Neowsletter #2 (Sep 2024) |
What Has Mega Crit Said About Console Ports?
Nintendo Switch
The only console platform Mega Crit has directly addressed is the Nintendo Switch. In the March 2025 Neowsletter (#8) Q&A section, a fan asked:
"Will the game get released on Nintendo Switch too?" Casey: "I hope so! We'll definitely be optimizing the game enough to run on the Nintendo Switch. Porting work is happening during Early Access so nothing is set in stone yet."
This is the closest thing to a console commitment we've received — and even this is clearly a "hope," not a confirmation.
Nintendo Switch 2
In the June 2025 Neowsletter (#11), Casey was asked about the Nintendo Switch 2 specifically:
Casey: "If the console's popular and there's demand we'll port! I want the game to be playable on a lot of different platforms. This is not a true confirmation, just my general philosophy."
Earlier, in the February 2025 Neowsletter (#7), Casey made a lighthearted remark about the Switch 2 announcement: "Did you hear the news that a Nintendo Switch 2 is coming?? Expect an email from us, Nintendo :D"
Console: No Specific Timeline
In the February 2026 Reddit AMA, Community Manager Demi Montes addressed the console question directly:
Demi: "No specific timeline on a console release yet. We've gotta get through Early Access first!"
PlayStation 5 and Xbox have never been mentioned in any of Mega Crit's 19+ Neowsletters, official announcements, Q&A sessions, or trailers. This doesn't necessarily mean they won't happen — it simply means there is zero official information to report.
Cross-Platform Saving
In the February 2026 Neowsletter, when asked about purchasing the game on "other platforms," Casey confirmed they're "aiming to have some form of cross-platform saving."
In the Reddit AMA, Lead Programmer Jake Card elaborated:
Jake: "The goal is for you to be able to play the game for a while, then stop, then start again later where you left off, regardless of if you switched devices or not. I know that's not a lot of detail, but it turns out there are a surprising number of challenges to overcome to make it happen!"
This strongly implies that additional platforms beyond Steam are planned, even if unannounced.
Price: $24.99 (Early Access)
In the February 2026 Reddit AMA, Casey Yano confirmed the Early Access price:
Casey: "$24.99 during Early Access. Note that we utilize regional pricing so folks outside the US will see a different price."
For reference, the original Slay the Spire was priced at $15.99 during Early Access and $24.99 at full release. The sequel's EA price matches the original's full release price — reflecting its expanded scope (5 characters, co-op mode, alternate acts, and significantly more content). The Steam store page states that the price will increase after Early Access, so $24.99 is the lowest it will ever be.
| Game | Early Access Price | Full Release Price |
|---|---|---|
| Slay the Spire 1 | $15.99 | $24.99 |
| Slay the Spire 2 | $24.99 | TBD (higher) |
Predicting Console Release: Lessons from Slay the Spire 1
While Mega Crit hasn't given console timelines, the original game's release history offers a useful reference:
| Milestone | Date | Time Gap |
|---|---|---|
| PC Early Access | November 15, 2017 | — |
| PC Full Release (1.0) | January 23, 2019 | ~14 months in EA |
| PlayStation 4 | May 21, 2019 | ~4 months after 1.0 |
| Nintendo Switch | June 6, 2019 | ~5 months after 1.0 |
| Xbox One | August 14, 2019 | ~7 months after 1.0 |
| iOS | June 13, 2020 | ~17 months after 1.0 |
| Android | February 3, 2021 | ~25 months after 1.0 |
What This Suggests for Slay the Spire 2
If the sequel follows a similar pattern:
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Early Access duration: The original spent ~14 months in Early Access. Slay the Spire 2 has even more content and systems (alternate acts, co-op, 5 characters), so EA could last 12–18 months, placing a potential 1.0 release around mid-to-late 2027.
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Console ports after 1.0: The original's console ports arrived 4–7 months after the full PC release. Applying this to a hypothetical mid-2027 full release, console versions could arrive in late 2027 or early 2028.
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Switch 2 advantage: Since Mega Crit has specifically mentioned wanting to port to the Nintendo Switch 2, and the new hardware is significantly more powerful, a Switch 2 port could potentially arrive alongside or shortly after the PC 1.0 release.
Our best estimate: Console players should realistically expect to wait until late 2027 at the earliest — roughly 18–24 months from the March 2026 Early Access launch.
Why No Console Early Access?
You might wonder: why can't Early Access happen on consoles simultaneously? There are several practical reasons:
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Update frequency: Early Access games receive frequent patches — sometimes weekly. Console platforms (PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox) require certification processes for every update, which can take days or weeks. This slows down the rapid iteration that makes Early Access valuable.
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Platform fees and requirements: Each console platform has its own submission requirements, QA standards, and revenue-sharing models. Managing these during a period of constant change adds significant overhead for a small studio like Mega Crit.
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Development focus: Mega Crit is a small team. Casey confirmed in the Neowsletter #8 Q&A that "porting work is happening during Early Access" — meaning they'll be working on console versions in parallel, but the primary focus during EA is on gameplay, balance, and content.
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Precedent: This is exactly how the original Slay the Spire did it — and it worked well. The console versions launched polished and complete, benefiting from over a year of community feedback and balance changes.
Summary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is STS2 on PS5? | Not announced. No official mention. |
| Is STS2 on Nintendo Switch? | Not confirmed. Casey says he "hopes so" and porting work is underway during EA. |
| Is STS2 on Xbox? | Not announced. No official mention. |
| When might consoles get STS2? | No specific timeline. Demi: "We've gotta get through Early Access first!" Based on STS1 history, likely late 2027 – early 2028. |
| What's the EA price? | $24.99 (confirmed by Casey in Reddit AMA). Regional pricing available. Price will increase after EA. |
| Is Steam Deck supported? | Yes. Jake: "We play on Steam Deck a lot and it works great!" |
| Will there be cross-platform saves? | Goal confirmed. Jake: "The goal is for you to be able to play... regardless of if you switched devices or not." |
| Why not EA on consoles? | Certification delays, small team focus, and the need for rapid updates during Early Access. |
Sources
All platform information in this article is sourced directly from official Mega Crit communications:
- Original STS2 Announcement (April 2024) — Steam confirmed
- Neowsletter #2 (September 2024) — PC, macOS, Steam Deck confirmed; Linux likely; VR ruled out
- Neowsletter #7 (February 2025) — Nintendo Switch 2 casual mention
- Neowsletter #8 (March 2025) — Nintendo Switch Q&A: "I hope so," porting during EA
- Neowsletter #11 (June 2025) — Switch 2 Q&A: contingent on demand
- February 2026 Neowsletter — macOS confirmed for launch; cross-platform saving planned
- Reddit AMA (February 25, 2026) — Price confirmed ($24.99), Steam Deck confirmed, console timeline ("no specific timeline"), cross-platform saves elaborated
- Steam Store Page — System requirements, "price will increase after Early Access"
This article will be updated as Mega Crit announces new platform information.
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