Slay the Spire 2 launched into Early Access with massive player traffic, which also meant a very busy first 48 hours for bug reports across PC, macOS, and Linux. The good news is that Mega Crit has already pushed multiple hotfixes targeting launch blockers, especially startup crashes, multiplayer progression problems, and localization-related stability issues.
This tracker is built to answer the questions players actually have during launch week: which issues are fully fixed, which ones still need follow-up, and which temporary workarounds are worth trying right now. We separate official fixes from community-discovered workarounds so you can quickly decide what to test first instead of trial-and-erroring every suggestion.
Everything below is based on official hotfix notes and high-signal player reports from active threads. As more updates arrive, we’ll keep this post refreshed so you can check one place for current status before starting your next run.
All Slay the Spire 2 Known Issues and Bugs
Last updated: March 7, 2026
Here’s a list of all the current bugs and issues currently present in Slay the Spire 2:
Launch black screen or instant crash
Platforms: PC (Windows/Linux reports), macOS reports also surfaced at launch
Status: Fixed (official hotfix), with additional workarounds still useful for edge cases
What’s happening Some players hit a black screen or immediate crash on launch.
What to do now
- Fully update the game to v0.98.2.
- If it still fails to launch, test launch options one at a time:
--rendering-driver vulkan--rendering-driver opengl3- On Windows, some users also reported partial success with
-dx11and disabling Steam Overlay.
Multiplayer disconnects causing run/Timeline progression issues
Platforms: PC, macOS, Linux (multiplayer)
Status: Fixed (official hotfixes)
What’s happening Launch-day multiplayer disconnect states could block starting new runs, Timeline access, or Epoch unlock progression.
What to do now
- Update to the latest build (v0.98.2 includes additional multiplayer progression fixes on top of v0.98.1).
- If a session desync still appears, back out to menu and re-host the save as a temporary recovery step.
Multiplayer “Poor Connection” drops and rejoin friction
Platforms: PC, macOS, Linux (multiplayer)
Status: Workaround available; still being monitored
What’s happening Some co-op sessions report disconnects even on strong home networks.
Workaround
- Host presses
Escand uses Save & Quit. - Return to menu, host the save, re-invite party, continue run.
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macOS black screen on startup
Platforms: macOS
Status: Workaround available; unconfirmed as globally fixed for all setups
What’s happening Some Mac players reported getting logo/audio/cursor but no playable screen.
Workaround
- In launch options, test
--rendering-driver vulkanor--rendering-driver opengl3(one at a time).
macOS click/input delay
Platforms: macOS
Status: Workaround available (community-validated)
What’s happening UI clicks and card actions can feel delayed for some players.
Workaround
- If you use Magnet window manager, quit it or disable its snap/green-button behavior for the game.
How to Report Bugs for Slay the Spire 2
- Use the in-game feedback tool (
F2) for direct report submission. - Include platform (PC/macOS/Linux), OS version, reproduction steps, and exact launch options used.
- If the issue is multiplayer, include host/client roles and at what point in the run the problem occurred.
We’ll keep updating this post as new hotfixes land and issue states change from “workaround” to “fixed.”
