Slay the Spire News

Hey everyone,

We’ve got some great news to share. We’re happy to announce that Slay the Spire will be in your pockets this month on iOS! When specifically? We’ll have that news very soon, but as a hint, you should try to tune in to the Guerrilla Collective show on June 13th.



The Android version is still in the works but we’re not quite ready to talk about release yet. As we know a large part of our community are excited to play Slay the Spire on mobile we took the decision to launch the iOS version first.



Slay on iOS will cost $9.99 at launch and is the complete, spire-climbing experience you have already enjoyed on PC (okay, no anime mods, you got us).



Recently captured, hot off the iPhone.





Stay tuned for more updates @MegaCrit

Hey everyone,

We're adding a few tweaks and fixes to improve compatibility for certain resolutions, devices, and operating systems that have been trickling in while working with our porting teams.


Mod support for MacOS will become incompatible starting v2.1 due to updated notarization requirements.
To play modded Slay the Spire, the game must be played on v2.0 branches. This can be accessed via Steam's branches.

Patch Notes

• More MacOS notarization-related updates so future builds will run on MacOS Catalina and beyond.
  

• Fixed bug where continuing a save at the event after the 3rd boss would resume the game timer if not going to the final act.
  
• Fixed bug where Controlled Chaos mod would give you Unknown cards.
  
• Fixed issue where Watcher data may not delete properly upon deleting a profile slot.
  
• Fixed letterboxing asset placed above Gremlin Wheel spin button at certain resolutions.
  
• Fixing highlight asset for View Upgrade button in card library when using controllers.
  
• If Bigger Text mode is on, the main tutorial's text raised so it's not hidden by the Next button in certain aspect ratios.
  

• Re-adding longpress support for mouse and touchscreen modes (enabled in Settings), off by default.
  
• Adding support for ultra high resolutions for various aspect ratios. NOTE: Font textures scale to resolution, increasing memory use.
  
• Dropdowns in Run History screen are now left aligned so it works with Bigger Text mode better.
  
• Locked characters are now grayscale in custom mode screen.
  
• Seed shown in the Run History Screen is now anchored in a specific location.
  
• Shifted much of the Run History screen slightly right so it's more spacious for some languages.
  
• Updating credits screen timing as there's more credits.
  
• Updating Gremlin Wheel event so arrow is placed better based on aspect ratio.
  
• Updating rich presence string so that Ascension and Floor number can be seen.
  
• While in touchscreen mode, certain strings now say tap instead of click.
  

• Fixing issue with Fairy Potion displaying incorrect value for VIE.
  
• Increasing card width space for CJK languages in Bigger Text mode.
  
• Updates for DEU, DUT, FRA, IND, ITA, JPN, KOR, RUS, SPA, TUR, VIE, ZHT.
  
• Updates for DEU, IND, ITA, JPN, RUS, SPA, THA, TUR, and VIE.
  
• Updating credits for SPA, TUR.
  

Hey everyone,

Turkish language support was added last hotfix but wasn't enabled in the Settings and caused some other issues. This is quite embarrassing, but now it's fixed. Hooray!

As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] if you run into issues or have suggestions.

• Fixed Vietnamese displaying Ukrainian in the main branch.
  
• Fixed Turkish not showing up in main branch.
  
• Removing Upgraded tooltip from Cunning Potion as the Upgraded keyword isn't in the description.
  
• Adding updated logic so Fasting power's description works properly in various languages.
  
• Updated the main English font from Kreon v1 to Kreon v2.
  
• Updates for languages ITA, POL, PTB, TUR.
  

NOTE: Minor technical issues with some pipes (build process). Slightly delayed

We've added a new branch, fixed some things, updated some translations, and more!


The mac version of Slay the Spire is now notarized so it won't expire on newer versions of macOS (Catalina) come February.



We added a separate branch "libgdx199.main". This is the updated engine version of Slay the Spire using the main branch save files. The other libgdx199 branch utilizes your beta save files. This version is incompatible with some older devices; this may be preferred for some users as it comes with a few features, fixes, and performance improvements:

• Mapping support for much more controllers. Such as the Steam controller.
  
• Improved display resolution recognition, preventing an annoying screen offset bug.
  
• Screenshake support for non 16:9 resolutions.
  
• Multi-monitor support, pick which monitor you want Slay the Spire to use from the Settings.
  

Previously, fighting the Act 4 boss was not possible unless you cleared a standard run. As this is not the case with the Watcher, some players unlocked Amethyst+ without Amethyst. How peculiar! This fix remedies this issue.

• Amethyst achievement now unlocks if you achieved Amethyst+ via opening Stats screen.
  
• If Amethyst+ achievement is unlocked, Amethyst is now also unlocked simultaneously.
  
• Weave card is now locked for the Watcher as the second set of unlocks contained a deprecated card. If this was unlocked previously, it will unlock when starting the game. Nope, apparently it's already Foreign Influence.
  

We've updated the Fasting and Pressure Points power icons with suggestions from the community!

• Fixing total unlock count for cards and relics on the stats screen (didn't account for Watcher).
  

While many mods will still need to be updated to be compatible with V2.0, we restored some old functions to make it easier.

• Adding back old ExhaustAction constructors (backwards mod compatibility).
  
• Adding getColor() helper method for CardHelper.
  

We received an updated translation for Brazilian Portuguese and Turkish! A big thanks to Felipe "Xcution" Requejo, Ertürk Yılmaz, and anyone who helped out with feedback and further refinement for those translations.

• Brazilian Portuguese is now available in main branch.
  
• Turkish is now available in main branch.
  
• Updates for Thai, translating the Strike and Defend cards for Watcher.
  
• Updates for Russian.
  

Hey everyone,

Patch 2.0 is finally here, hooray! This patch brings new cards, relics, potions, balance changes, reworks, bug fixes, performance improvements, and a 4th character.
The previous version of the game can still be played by selecting "v1.1 - 2019-17-07" found in the BETAS tab within Steam.


The Watcher has arrived to evaluate the Spire. She brings her training in the divine stances and a seeing staff to cast judgment upon the wicked Spire spawn.

Like the other characters, the Watcher comes with her own set of cards and a handful of unique relics.

A huge thanks to all the players who helped test the 4th character on the beta branch. All of your feedback, data, and reading various discussions really helped us test out new ideas and tweak the character rapidly!


We added many potions this time around so we also created a screen that allows you to view all the potions!
This can be found in the Compendium section of the main menu as the Potion Lab.
You can even look up the rarities of all the new and existing potions.


This patch brings many changes to the main game along with some improvements for modding support. Mods compatible with V1.1 will likely need to be updated to continue working for V2.0. Update those mods!

If you need assistance with updating or want to get into modding yourself, come visit the #modding channel at the Slay the Spire Discord Server!


Art is all around us. But there's also some fan art here, too!

This reimagining of the Defect by Alexander Coadou

The Silent by /u/AzoryKeron


Patch Notes

• GAMEPLAY: Amethyst achievement now unlocks if you achieved Amethyst+ via opening Stats screen.
  
• GAMEPLAY: If AMETHYST+ achievement is unlocked, Amethyst is now also unlocked simultaneously.
  
• MODDABILITY: Adding back old ExhaustAction constructors (backwards mod compatibility).
  
• MODDABILITY: Adding getColor() helper method for CardHelper.
  
• LOC: Adding localization support for Brazilian Portuguese.
  

In addition to a new character, many new relics and potions were added as well.

• Lots of Watcher cards.
  
• Watcher only, Starter Relic: Pure Water
  
• Watcher only, Common Relic: Damaru
  
• Watcher only, Uncommon Relic: Duality
  
• Watcher only, Uncommon Relic: Teardrop Locket
  
• Watcher only, Rare Relic: Cloak Clasp
  
• Watcher only, Rare: Relic Golden Eye
  
• Watcher only, Boss Relic: Holy Water
  
• Watcher only, Boss Relic: Violet Lotus
  
• Watcher only, Shop Relic: Melange
  
• Common Relic: Akabeko
  
• Common Relic: Ceramic Fish
  
• Uncommon Relic: Horn Cleat
  
• Uncommon Relic: Ink Bottle
  
• Uncommon Relic: Strike Dummy
  
• Rare Relic: Tungsten Rod
  
• Rare Relic: Captain's Wheel
  
• Boss Relic: Sacred Bark
  
• Boss Relic: Slaver's Collar
  
• Ironclad only, Uncommon Potion: Elixir
  
• Ironclad only, Rare Potion: Heart of Iron
  
• Silent only, Uncommon Potion: Cunning Potion
  
• Defect only, Uncommon Potion: Potion of Capacity
  
• Defect only, Rare Potion: Essence of Darkness
  
• Watcher only, Common Potion: Bottled Miracle
  
• Watcher only, Uncommon Potion: Stance Potion
  
• Watcher only, Rare Potion: Ambrosia
  
• Common Potion: Blessing of the Forge
  
• Common Potion: Colorless Potion
  
• Uncommon Potion: Distilled Chaos
  
• Uncommon Potion: Duplication Potion
  
• Uncommon Potion: Liquid Memories
  
• Rare Potion: Cultist Potion
  
• Watcher completion achievements: Amethyst and Amethyst+
  

Rarity changes, number tweaks, and overhauls!

• Calling Bell relic reworked.
  
• Hovering Kite relic reworked.
  
• Tiny Chest relic reworked.
  
• Shop rarity relics base price reduced from 200 -> 150.
  
• Black Blood relic buffed. Heal incrased from 10 -> 12.
  
• Eternal Feather relic rarity changed from Boss -> Uncommon.
  
• Lizard Tail relic rarity changed from Boss -> Rare.
  
• Meal Ticket relic rarity changed from Shop -> Common.
  
• Orrery relic rarity changed from Boss -> Shop.
  
• Toolbox relic buffed. Choose 1 of 3 Colorless cards instead of obtaining a random one.
  
• Toy Ornithopter relic rarity changed from Shop -> Common.
  
• White Beast Statue relic rarity changed from Boss -> Uncommon.
  
• Wrist Blade relic buffed. Additional damage increased from 3 -> 4.
  
• Fire Breathing card reworked.
  
• Reprogram card reworked.
  
• Sever Soul+ card buffed. Damage increased from 20 -> 22.
  
• Well-Laid Plans card cost increased from 0 -> 1.
  
• Powers that gain Block at end of turn activate before cards like Burn play themselves.
  
• Common potion droprate decreased from 70% -> 65%.
  
• Rare potion droprate increased from 5% -> 10%.
  
• Snecko Oil reworked.
  
• Blood Potion healing buffed from 10% -> 20%.
  
• Blood Potion rarity changed f rom Uncommon -> Common.
  
• Fairy in the Bottle healing buffed from 10% -> 30% HP.
  
• Focus Potion rarity changed from Uncommon -> Common.
  
• Ghost in a Jar rarity changed from Uncommon -> Rare.
  
• Poison Potion is now Silent only.
  
• Face Trader event can no longer appear past Act 2.
  
• Neow Colorless card choices now let the player choose 1 of 3 colorless cards.
  
• Plated Armor power now caps at 999.
  
• Mods for Custom Mode have been updated to account for the Watcher.
  
• Eternal One achievement now require Amethyst & Amethyst+ achievements.
  

• 4:3 aspect ratio support has been added.
  
• Adding SFX for Spit Web attack by Louse enemy.
  
• Bigger Text mode is now available in the Settings. This increases the font size slightly everywhere.
  
• Card preview tips now allow you to see cards such as Dazed when viewing Reckless Charge.
  
• Cards/powers/potions that generate Upgraded Cards now just describe them with a + in their name.
  
• Champ boss now recognizes if you have his belt.
  
• Fatal keyword added for cards which have effects upon killing a non-Minion enemy.
  
• Increased font size of tip text when unlocking cards/relics.
  
• Increased scroll speed by 3x when using mousewheel to scroll for Input Settings screen.
  
• Peek button has been added, allowing you to peek at the combat while a selection screen is up.
  
• Pressing 0 - 9 keys in some relic view screens now play some SFX.
  
• Pressing ESC no longer exits the card reward screen from another menu.
  
• Relics whose effects only trigger once per combat or run now gray out when inactive.
  
• Repositioned the 'Restart game for changes' text when changing various options in Settings screen.
  
• Scrollable dropdowns such as Run History can now be scrolled using scrollwheel and arrow keys.
  
• Several potions now have updated potion bottle assets.
  
• Some potions are rainbow colored now. It's groovy.
  
• Uncommon potions now have small circle particle effects.
  
• Rare potions now have gold sparkly visual effects.
  
• Several power icons have been cleaned up.
  
• Several relic assets have been cleaned up and have high resolution versions when viewing them.
  
• Speed of several cards/relics have been increased and normalized across similar items.
  
• Various cards with special requirements now emit a gold glow (like Dropkick).
  
• When hovering Map Legend icons, tips now appear in a fixed position, no longer obscuring the map.
  
• Wording updated for several relics, cards, potions, and powers to improve clarity.
  

• Custom Mode now unlocks even if you play a Daily Climb offline now.
  
• Dropkick card now resolves its actions in order of its description.
  
• Egg relics now update card rewards in reward screens upon pickup.
  
• Egg relics update card previews on Pandora's Box confirmation screen.
  
• Entropic Brew can now be used outside of combat.
  
• Fixed Armaments card not updating descriptions of upgraded cards.
  
• Fixed bug where after defeating certain enemies, Block would not work against thorn-like powers.
  
• Fixed Card Library scrolling up slightly when opened initially.
  
• Fixed cards sometimes glowing even when they cannot be played.
  
• Fixed Confirm/Cancel buttons requiring two taps in touchscreen mode for Rename Panel.
  
• Fixed Discovery card showing skip button when reopening screen from another menu.
  
• Fixed double-played Sunder gaining energy twice on Darklings and Awakened One.
  
• Fixed egg relics not upgrading card received from A Note To Yourself.
  
• Fixed elites slain scores not showing up properly in Endless mode.
  
• Fixed Entropic Brew filling potions slots with Sozu.
  
• Fixed ESC buttons causing unusual behavior on card reward screens (blank maps, hiding the reward screen).
  
• Fixed Escape Plan gaining Block when card drawn is blocked by No Draw power.
  
• Fixed Fear No Evil + Mental Fortress not gaining Block before Beat of Death.
  
• Fixed Juggernaut damage not changing targets if original target is dead.
  
• Fixed Mayhem, Havoc, Distilled Chaos, and Omniscience sometimes not playing cards if original target is dead.
  
• Fixed memory leak when initializing Merchant assets.
  
• Fixed memory leaks when initializing blights for Endless mode.
  
• Fixed on-enter-room relics activating again when loading a game to a post-combat rewards screen.
  
• Fixed Pocketwatch relic activating too early for effects like Foresight.
  
• Fixed Rebound card not working with Strange Spoon relic.
  
• Fixed Tingsha relic damage not changing targets if original target is dead.
  
• Heel Hook card now resolves its actions in order of its description.
  
• Slime and Heart enemy SFX no longer play when game is backgrounded.
  
• Stasis move from Bronze Automaton's Orbs is now seeded.
  
• Transmorgrifier event's options are now seeded.
  
• The Designer event's options are now seeded.
  

• Fixed card descriptions being initialized twice. Improving game start up time.
  
• Deleted several unused font files, reducing memory usage and start up time.
  
• Relics which gray out are now grayed out using a shader, rather than a grayscale image.
  

Again, a big big thanks to all of the translation help that kept the game translated while we patched and updated the beta builds for several months.

• Slay the Spire is now available in Vietnamese!
  
• Several strings such as time/date formatting is now localized.
  
• Added various logic to improve card descriptions for CJK languages.
  
• Patch V2.0 has been translated into the following languages!
  
• Dutch
  
• Esperanto
  
• French
  
• German
  
• Italian
  
• Japanese
  
• Korean
  
• Polish
  
• Russian
  
• Chinese (Simplified)
  
• Chinese (Traditional)
  
• Spanish
  
• Thai
  
• Ukrainian
  
• Vietnamese