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The recent announcement that Slay the Spire 2 would include four-player co-op support came as quite a surprise to me. This style of roguelike deckbuilder is not known for multiplayer, and with few details shared about it and its reveal seemingly not being positioned as a big deal, I really didn’t know what to expect. In spending several hours across a few runs, however, it’s clear that co-op is the <\/em>selling point for Slay the Spire 2, and a fantastic example of how small details can really make a difference.<\/p>\n Co-op in Slay the Spire allows 2-4 players to take on the game’s typical roguelike runs. If you jump straight into it with other players before taking on any solo content, the mechanics are a bit confusing: You’re all playing the same character, with the same basic deck, the same relics available to you, and so on. Are we sharing a deck? Are potions or gold shared?<\/p>\n It takes a little time to figure out that, while you’re all simultaneously participating in the same combat and events, the choices you make and everything you gain belongs to each player individually. The only thing shared, really, is that you’re following the same path across the map and benefiting (or being hurt by) the same buffs and debuffs on the enemies you’re facing.<\/p>\n