Mega Crit has unveiled a new feature in Slay the Spire 2 called Ancients, which are powerful beings providing strategic choices for players. This update aims to create dynamic game experiences by offering boons or other effects at the start of each act.
Game Mechanics and Changes
Ancients appear at the entrance of each act, including Neow, Mother of Resurrection, returning from the original game. Each Ancient offers different choices that significantly alter gameplay. For instance, Tezcatara, known as 'It Which Feeds The Fire,' allows players to choose between options like transforming the map into a single golden path, receiving Wax Relics, or integrating 'Tezcatara's Ember' into all Strikes.
Mega Crit has replaced the old boss relics with the Ancients, introducing more variance and strategic tradeoffs. This shift is expected to heighten the game's complexity and replay value.
Future Developments and Early Access
Alongside the Ancients, Mega Crit introduced a new enemy type: the Punch Construct, a mechanical adversary adding to the roster of challenges. The game is scheduled for early access release in March 2026, allowing players to explore these new features.
The introduction of Ancients not only refreshes the game's mechanics but also sets the stage for evolving player strategies. As the game approaches its early access phase, anticipation builds over how these changes will reshape gameplay dynamics.
