When Does Slay the Spire 2 Early Access Launch? Release Date Timer

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Slay the Spire 2 Screenshot
Image via Mega Crit

Slay the Spire 2 launches into early access on Steam in just a few days, and it’s arguably one of the most anticipated launches of the year. With five playable characters, tons of new cards and relics, and the addition of co-op, it’s shaping up to be an unmissable sequel.

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If you’ve been refreshing the Steam page to know when you can play it exactly, here is when you can start playing Slay the Spire 2 in your region.

Slay the Spire 2 Early Access Release Date Timer

According to Mega Crit, Slay the Spire 2 launches at 10 AM PST on March 5, 2026. This is a global simultaneous launch, and I have set up a handy timer you can follow to count down the seconds.

Slay the Spire 2 Early Access Release Countdown

If you want to know when it launches in your region, here are some major cities around the world along with their exact local time:

CityDateTimeTimezone
Los AngelesMarch 5, 202610:00 AMPST
ChicagoMarch 5, 202612:00 PMCST
Mexico CityMarch 5, 202612:00 PMCST
BogotaMarch 5, 202601:00 PMCOT
New YorkMarch 5, 202601:00 PMEST
MontrealMarch 5, 202601:00 PMEST
Buenos AiresMarch 5, 202603:00 PMART
São PauloMarch 5, 202603:00 PMBRT
LondonMarch 5, 202606:00 PMGMT
ParisMarch 5, 202607:00 PMCET
BerlinMarch 5, 202607:00 PMCET
MadridMarch 5, 202607:00 PMCET
RomeMarch 5, 202607:00 PMCET
Cape TownMarch 5, 202608:00 PMSAST
KyivMarch 5, 202608:00 PMEET
MoscowMarch 5, 202609:00 PMMSK
DubaiMarch 5, 202610:00 PMGST
BangkokMarch 6, 202601:00 AMICT
Hong KongMarch 6, 202602:00 AMHKT
BeijingMarch 6, 202602:00 AMCST
SeoulMarch 6, 202603:00 AMKST
TokyoMarch 6, 202603:00 AMJST
SydneyMarch 6, 202605:00 AMAEDT

Can You Pre-Order Slay the Spire 2?

No, Slay the Spire 2 is an early access release, and you can’t pre-order or preload it. It’s not a large download either, and only requires 4 GB of free space according to its system requirements.

Slay the Spire 2 System Requirements

SpecificationMinimumRecommended
OSWindows 10 (64-bit)Windows 10 (64-bit)
ProcessorDual-core 2.0 GHzQuad-core 3.0 GHz
Memory4 GB RAM8 GB RAM
GraphicsDirectX 12 or Vulkan compatible, 1 GB VRAMDirectX 12 or Vulkan compatible, 2 GB VRAM
Storage4 GB available space4 GB available space
Additional NotesRequires a 64-bit processor and operating systemRequires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Just like the original, Slay the Spire 2 isn’t a demanding title at all and should run on practically anything.

Slay the Spire 2 Supported Languages

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • German
  • Spanish – Spain
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Polish
  • Portuguese – Brazil
  • Russian
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Spanish – Latin America
  • Thai
  • Turkish

Make sure to learn more about its pricing, platforms, and some of the confirmed launch features.

Ali Hashmi

Ali Hashmi is a games journalist, reviewer, and guides writer with over eight years of experience covering the gaming industry across news, reviews, features, walkthroughs, and technical guides. He currently writes for Prima Games and GTA 6 Bible, and has previously contributed to Dot Esports, WhatIfGaming, GameTyrant, and The OuterHaven. With a background in Computer Science and years spent covering PC gaming, Ali has developed a strong focus on performance analysis, optimization, troubleshooting, and in-depth game coverage alongside traditional reviews and features. A longtime fan of action games, Ali spends most of his time obsessing over stylish combat systems, difficult boss fights, immersive sims, and retro shooters that feel like they were pulled straight out of the late ‘90s. When he isn’t replaying Dark Souls for the hundredth time or climbing Ascension levels in Slay the Spire, he’s usually hunting for the next indie game to recommend to everyone around him. His coverage regularly includes AAA releases, indie games, Soulslikes, survival titles, live service games, and technical PC focused guides.

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