Slay the Spire 2 patching explained: updates are experimental and non-permanent
Mega Crit explained their patching approach for Slay the Spire 2 in early access: changes are tested, not permanent, and driven by player feedback, collected metrics, and design philosophy. The beta branch is the most useful place to provide input while updates are expected to be ongoing for 1-2 years to balance the game toward the feel of Slay the Spire 1.