Slay the Spire 2: Doormaker removed from the game in patch 0.105.0

Developer Mega Crit has released a major patch for Slay the Spire 2, removing the Act 3 boss Doormaker from the game. This comes as part of patch version 0.105.0, which is currently available in the beta branch. In an update on Steam, Mega Crit confirmed that Doormaker has been replaced by the new boss Aeonglass. This significant change arrives as Slay the Spire 2 continues to face constant review bombing in response to balance changes, including those involving Doormaker.

Removal of Doormaker

Doormaker was a boss that affected players in Act 3 of Slay the Spire 2. The decision to remove Doormaker was made following player feedback. Mega Crit had been monitoring reactions to Doormaker’s abilities. In a statement from late April, Mega Crit said it was surprised by complaints about the boss’s various frustrating aspects. The studio wanted to give players a chance to adapt to Doormaker, but the final decision to remove the boss suggests it is focusing more on the overall experience of the game.

According to Mega Crit’s findings, Doormaker’s difficulty and win rate were slightly lower than those of the other Act 3 bosses, which was an important factor in the decision-making process. Most players found the mechanics too challenging for their playstyle, leading to a significant drop in the game’s Steam rating.

The new boss Aeonglass

With Aeonglass’s arrival, the new boss replaces Doormaker in Act 3. Mega Crit said that while Doormaker offered interesting micro-decisions during combat, it was also too complex by their evaluation criteria. The studio expects this fresh start will allow them to implement the ideal Act 3 boss. It seems likely this decision could be received positively by the player community.

Future updates and balance changes

Alongside Doormaker’s removal, Mega Crit announced that it has moved to a biweekly patch cycle instead of the weekly updates used for the first game. This change is intended to give the development team room to make larger changes and improvements without the constant pressure of shipping every week. The new schedule should also allow for feedback from beta players, helping them respond better to any adjustments.

In addition, Slay the Spire 2 now has a new feature: The Bestiary. This is an overview of monsters and their animations, giving players a better understanding of the various creatures in the game.

Slay the Spire 2 is still in early access and will undoubtedly undergo significant changes between now and full release. The recent patch includes not only boss changes, but also a range of balance adjustments that will have a major impact on gameplay. It will be interesting to see how these changes are received by the player community.