If you are playing Spire 2 killed Alone, you might notice that it's not a radical sequel: it plays pretty much like the original game, with better art, new cards and enemies, and many other changes and details. However, you'll find Slay the Spire 2 a whole new experience: playing with friends.
Yes, this roguelike deckbuilder features a cooperative mode, in which you can play your run, progress, and build your decks with friends. Let's learn how multiplayer works in Slay the Spire 2 and how you can play with friends.
Slay the Spire 2 is currently in early access, and the content of this guide is subject to change.
How to play with friends
You can start playing Coop with up to three friends As soon as you start the game. You'll see a window suggesting a solo run first, but you can ignore it.
To start playing with friends, go In multiplayer and select whether you want to host or join (This will not affect anyone's progress). The former will take you to the character selection screen, where you will be able to Invite your friends by pressing the button at the top left side of the screen. The latter will let you join the game before choosing it.
After that You select standard mode (only available now), and your coop run will begin.
Progression in Coop works the same way. You'll progress through your Compendium and unlock Epochs and other things as if you were playing solo.
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Can I play with random players?
no, There is no match At this time.
How multiplayer works
in essence, Multiplayer works like Slay the Spire 2 solo: The core mechanics of the game and how you progress are the same. However, there are some interesting details and mechanics added when you play Coop.
- Map drawing. You can draw diagrams while selecting another route on the map. Great for suggesting routes.
- Enemies have increased. They don't do new things, though Their health and damage depends on how many players there are in the group. Also, keep in mind that they focus on all players at all times.
- Multiplayer special cards. There are special cards that affect multiple players or only your allies. Also, You can use your medicine on allies.
- Everyone has their loot. When you interact with NPCs or participate in events, Each player will receive their loot. When opening the chest, though, you'll have to decide who keeps each relic.
- Sacrifice your treatment. At the campfire, instead of resting your character, You can treat your ally.
As a final note, each character will have their own health bar, and if someone falls you can continue – The game will end when all players die.
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