The patch tracker uses an explicit notes image so players know this page is about hotfixes and announcement history.
If you are following Slay the Spire 2 during early access, this is the fastest page to check before trusting older advice about characters, mechanics, or co-op.
As of March 7, 2026, Mega Crit has already published two official launch-week hotfix posts: v0.98.1 on March 5, 2026 and v0.98.2 on March 6, 2026. There is still no large post-launch balance overhaul beyond those early fixes, but the update trail is already live.
Verification note
Checked against Mega Crit's Steam announcements feed and official site on March 7, 2026.
Why this update matters
Check the updates section before you trust older advice about characters, mechanics, or co-op.
Patch notes, launch checklists, and timeline pages make it easier to see what changed and what is still current.
Use this page to track what changed before you trust older advice.
Jump from here into the linked mechanics, character, and co-op pages if a patch touches them.
Expect this section to matter more as early access starts shipping regular patches.
Where official updates appear
Mega Crit uses both the Steam announcements hub and the studio site for public update communication. During early access, those are the two sources players should check first.
The practical workflow for players is simple: check those feeds first, see whether a hotfix affects your class or mode, and then reopen the related guide if the answer might have changed.
Current launch-week update trail
The first official update wave is already visible in the Steam announcements feed. Mega Crit posted v0.98.1 Hotfix on March 5, 2026 and v0.98.2 Hotfix on March 6, 2026, which means the patch-notes trail started immediately after launch instead of waiting for a later content drop.
That matters because even small hotfixes can change what advice feels current, especially for co-op rules, unlock questions, and early build recommendations.
v0.98.1 Hotfix published on March 5, 2026.
v0.98.2 Hotfix published on March 6, 2026.
Steam announcements and Mega Crit news remain the two feeds worth checking first.
Which pages are worth rechecking first
Not every page needs the same urgency. Keyword explainers such as Enchantments or Alternate Acts may stay stable for a while, but class pages, co-op recommendations, and any guide that gives a practical recommendation can age quickly if a hotfix changes numbers or progression behavior.
