Fix Slay the Spire 2 Connection Error/Network Error/Multiplayer Error/5008 Error On PC

Slay the Spire 2 is a roguelike deck-building sequel by Mega Crit Games (expected 2026 release) that features 4-player co-op, new characters (including the Necrobinder), updated graphics, and refined card-battle mechanics. It maintains the original’s core gameplay loop of climbing a procedurally generated, deadly tower while adding more, stronger cards and relics.

In this article, you will learn how to fix Slay the Spire 2 Connection Error/Network Error/Multiplayer Error/5008 Error on PC.

How To Fix Slay the Spire 2 Connection Error/Network Error/Multiplayer Error/5008 Error On PC

Check Slay the Spire 2 server status

First, check the server status of Slay the Spire 2 from the following sources:

• https://x.com/megacrit
• https://www.reddit.com/r/slaythespire/
• https://megacrit.com/

If you find that their server is down, having an outage, under maintenance then in such case you have to wait until their server issue is fixed by the game developer and then you can check back later.

Fix 1. Allow Slay the Spire 2 Through Firewall/Antivirus

Windows Security users allow the game exe file to controlled folder access and firewall:

• In Window Search type “Windows Security” and click on it.
• Click on “Firewall and network protection” and then click on “Allow an app through firewall”.
• Click on “Change settings” and then click on “Allow another app”.
• Then click on “Browse” and browse to game installation folder (C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Slay the Spire 2) select SlaytheSpire2 exe file and add it to the list.
• After adding it, make sure both Private and Public is ticked marked.

If you are using any third-party antivirus like Comodo, Avast, Kaspersky, AVG, McAfee, Norton, bit defender, ESET then allow the game exe to your antivirus program. Or simply disable your Antivirus program and then check. Later, you can enable your Antivirus program.

Fix 2. Run The Game as Admin or In Compatibility Mode

Try to run the game as an administrator.

• Open Steam. Right-click on “Slay the Spire 2” and click on Manage > Browse local files.
• It will open the Game Installation folder. The path is – C:\Program Files (x86) > Steam > steamapps > common > Slay the Spire 2.
• Right-click on “SlaytheSpire2” exe file and select “Run as administrator” and then check it solve the issue or not.

Fix 3. Restart your Wi-Fi Router or Modem

Simply, restart your Wi-Fi Router or Modem and then check.

Fix 4. Switch Internet Connection

If you are connected to Wi-Fi then switch to mobile data via hotspot and then check.

Fix 5. Flush DNS

In Windows Search type cmd and open it as Run as administrator.

In the Command Prompt, type the following codes one by one and hit Enter.

ipconfig /flushdns

ipconfig /renew

netsh winsock reset

After this restart your PC and then check.

Fix 6. Change DNS Server

• In Windows Search type Control Panel and open it.
• Then click on “View network status and tasks” under Network and Internet.
• Then click on on your connected Wi-Fi and then click on Properties.
• Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click on Properties.
• Check mark “Use the following DNS server addresses:” and in Preferred DNS server type 8.8.8.8 and in Alternate DNS server type 8.8.4.4 and then hit on OK.
• Now, launch the game and check.

Fix 1. Verify the game files

• Open your Steam Library and right-click on Slay the Spire 2.
• Select Properties and go to the Installed Files tab.
• Click on Verify integrity of game files.
• And after the verification of the files, launch the game and check.

Fix 8. Connect To VPN

You can Connect to VPN such as Proton VPN, Nord VPN, Kaspersky VPN, Cloudflare, etc and then check. Then try to connect a VPN to change your location/region.

This might help, if the server is throttled or if there are problems with specific locations or regions.

Note: If already connected to VPN, then disconnect it and then check.