How did Slay the Spire 2 rollback updates happen?

Slay the Spire 2 rolls back controversial changes

Mega Crit has issued another beta patch for Slay the Spire 2 that reverses parts of a prior update after player feedback. The rollback specifically includes adjustments to several mechanics and cards that had been modified in the earlier patch.

What was changed

The newer beta patch reverts a number of the changes that were introduced in the previous update. It includes rollbacks affecting:

• Prepared (Silent)
• Borrowed Time
• and other card/balance adjustments made in the earlier update

This followed a period where the game faced significant community backlash on Steam—review-bombing activity was tied to balance changes that players felt went too far.

Why it matters

This kind of back-and-forth shows Mega Crit responding quickly during beta conditions, rather than forcing a long wait for the next full patch cycle. For Slay the Spire players, small balance changes can materially impact deck-building identity and run consistency; reverting those adjustments can be the difference between a “build still works” meta and one that feels heavily disrupted.

It also matters for the game’s reputation on PC platforms. Instead of treating negative sentiment as noise, the studio is actively adjusting based on feedback signals, and then letting the community verify the new direction on a test/beta branch.

What to watch next

With additional rollbacks and follow-up changes happening, the balance picture is still moving. Players should expect further iterations as Mega Crit tries to align card tuning with the game’s intended power curve.

In short: the studio acted on community pushback by undoing parts of the earlier nerfs, restoring elements of how specific decks and tools functioned before the contentious update.