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Discussion around Slay the Spire 2 is focusing on a beta patch that removes the Act 3 boss Doormaker, adds a new boss, and introduces a Bestiary. Reactions also center on whether the sequel feels meaningfully different from a DLC after extensive hands-on time.

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Also known as slay the spire 2·slay the spire ii·sts 2·mega crit slay the spire·mega crit slay the spire 2

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Key Takeaway Mega Crit is actively reshaping Slay the Spire 2 in beta, replacing Doormaker and adding new content as players debate whether it feels like a true sequel.
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Mega Crit is actively reshaping Slay the Spire 2 in beta, replacing Doormaker and adding new content as players debate whether it feels like a true sequel.

Discussion around Slay the Spire 2 is focusing on a beta patch that removes the Act 3 boss Doormaker, adds a new boss, and introduces a Bestiary. Reactions also center on whether the sequel feels meaningfully different from a DLC after extensive hands-on time.

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Top 3 signals · Mega Crit is actively reshaping Slay the Spire 2 in beta,
Eurogamer · 5d ago
Slay the Spire 2 beta patch cuts Act 3 boss Doormaker, introduces Bestiary
PC Gamer · 4h ago
After close to 140 hours with it, I think Slay the Spire 2 feels more like a sequel than a DLC, even if Megacrit was forced to make it
Rock Paper Shotgun · 6d ago
Rejoice, Doormaker haters, for Mega Crit have removed him from Slay the Spire 2 in favour of a brand new boss

Briefing Findings · Mega Crit is actively reshaping Slay the Spire 2 in beta,

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Beta patch change Act 3 boss Doormaker was cut
Boss replacement Doormaker replaced by a brand new boss

What to Watch

  • Watch future Slay the Spire 2 beta patches for more boss or balance changes. Eurogamer
  • Track whether upcoming previews and hands-on impressions keep calling it a sequel rather than DLC. PC Gamer
  • Look for official Mega Crit patch notes when the next beta update lands. Eurogamer

What Changed

  • After close to 140 hours with it, I think Slay the Spire 2 feels more like a sequel than a DLC, even if Megacrit was forced to make it PC Gamer
  • Slay the Spire 2 beta patch cuts Act 3 boss Doormaker, introduces Bestiary Eurogamer
  • Rejoice, Doormaker haters, for Mega Crit have removed him from Slay the Spire 2 in favour of a brand new boss Rock Paper Shotgun
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rockpapershotgun.com

Rejoice, Doormaker haters, for Mega Crit have removed him from Slay the Spire 2 in favour of a brand new boss

"We decided that starting over fresh will let us hit what we actually want for an Act 3 boss."

6d ago News by Oisin Kuhnke Contributor
gamerant.com

Slay the Spire 2 Update Just Removed Doormaker from the Game

Slay the Spire 2 removes the controversial boss Doormaker from the latest beta branch update, replacing him with a new Act 3 boss.

6d ago Lawrence Serafico
thegamer.com

Slay The Spire 2 Already Has 14 Times As Many Negative Reviews As The First Game

It's closing in on 80,000 negative reviews in just two-and-a-bit months.

4d ago Sam Woods

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