Slay the Spire 2 Early Access Release Date and Countdown Timer

In just a few days, the gaming community can eagerly anticipate the launch of Slay the Spire 2 in early access on Steam, one of the most highly awaited titles of the year. This sequel promises to captivate players with five unique characters, a plethora of new cards and relics, and an exciting co-op mode, making it a must-play for fans and newcomers alike.

If you’ve been keenly monitoring the Steam page for the exact launch time, read on to discover when you can dive into the action of Slay the Spire 2 in your local area.

Countdown to the Early Access Launch of Slay the Spire 2

According to the developers at Mega Crit, Slay the Spire 2 is set to be released at 10 AM PST on March 5, 2026. This will be a simultaneous worldwide launch, and to help fans track the excitement, we’ve included a countdown timer for the event.

To assist you further, here are localized launch times for major cities around the globe:

City	Date	Time	Timezone
Los Angeles	March 5, 2026	10:00 AM	PST
Chicago	March 5, 2026	12:00 PM	CST
Mexico City	March 5, 2026	12:00 PM	CST
Bogota	March 5, 2026	01:00 PM	COT
New York	March 5, 2026	01:00 PM	EAST
Montreal	March 5, 2026	01:00 PM	EAST
Buenos Aires	March 5, 2026	03:00 PM	ART
São Paulo	March 5, 2026	03:00 PM	BRT
London	March 5, 2026	06:00 PM	GMT
Paris	March 5, 2026	07:00 PM	THIS
Berlin	March 5, 2026	07:00 PM	THIS
Madrid	March 5, 2026	07:00 PM	THIS
Rome	March 5, 2026	07:00 PM	THIS
Cape Town	March 5, 2026	08:00 PM	SAST
Kyiv	March 5, 2026	08:00 PM	EAT
Moscow	March 5, 2026	09:00 PM	CEC
Dubai	March 5, 2026	10:00 PM	GST
Bangkok	March 6, 2026	01:00 AM	ICT
Hong Kong	March 6, 2026	02:00 AM	HKT
Beijing	March 6, 2026	02:00 AM	CST
Seoul	March 6, 2026	03:00 AM	KST
Tokyo	March 6, 2026	03:00 AM	JST
Sydney	March 6, 2026	05:00 AM	AEDT

Pre-Order Information for Slay the Spire 2

For those eagerly waiting to secure their copy, it’s important to note that Slay the Spire 2 is launching directly into early access, which means pre-orders and preloads are not available. The game is designed to be accessible, requiring only 4 GB of free disk space according to its specifications.

System Requirements for Slay the Spire 2

Specification	Minimum	Recommended
YOU	Windows 10 (64-bit)	Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor	Dual-core 2.0 GHz	Quad-core 3.0 GHz
Memory	4 GB RAM	8 GB RAM
Graphics	DirectX 12 or Vulkan compatible, 1 GB VRAM	DirectX 12 or Vulkan compatible, 2 GB VRAM
Storage	4 GB available space	4 GB available space
Additional Notes	Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system	Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system