The latest beta branch update for Slay the Spire 2 completely removes Doormaker, the controversial boss that became a major source of player frustration ever since its rework. Mega Crit's first major update for the sequel to its genre-defining roguelike deckbuilder introduced sweeping balance changes, moving the beta branch adjustments into the main build. This update generally increased Slay the Spire 2's difficulty curve in higher Ascension tiers while also nerfing "infinite" builds.
Complaints against Doormaker formed the center of Slay the Spire 2's second review bombing. Players criticized the reworked Act 3 boss for shutting down too many deck archetypes at once, as it cycles through three debuffs that can prevent card draw, remove cards after they are played, or drain energy from players. Although the boss was oppressive, Mega Crit noted that Doormaker was "slightly weaker than the other Act 3 bosses both in kill rate and damage dealt." However, the main criticism was how these mechanics restricted builds and made the game less fun.
Slay the Spire 2 receives a brand-new update in April 2026, introducing fresh additions and changes to the roguelike deck-building game.
Beta patch v0.105.0 removes Doormaker from Slay...
