Slay The Spire 2 Timeline Bug Fix Guide
If you are stuck on a blank Timeline screen in Slay the Spire 2 after a multiplayer crash, the fix is to join a friend’s active run through Steam and complete it. Once the run finishes, the Timeline usually unlocks properly and the softlock clears.
This bug commonly happens if your first run was multiplayer and the game crashes mid session. When you return to the main menu, the Timeline appears empty and you cannot progress.
What Causes The Timeline Freeze
The issue seems to happen when:
Your first run is multiplayer
The game crashes mid run
The Timeline attempts to load before it is fully unlocked
Instead of progressing normally, the Timeline loads as blank and you are stuck.
Restarting the game alone does not fix it.
How To Fix The Timeline Softlock
Follow these steps carefully.
Have a friend start a new multiplayer run
Join their session using the Steam invite menu
Play through and complete the run
Return to the main menu
After the run clears, the Timeline should load normally.
This works because the Timeline progression properly registers once a run completes successfully.
If You Do Not Have A Friend Available
Right now, the confirmed fix involves joining someone who already has Timeline access working properly.
If you cannot do that, you may need to wait for an official patch. Avoid starting your very first run in multiplayer if possible until this issue is resolved.
How To Avoid The Bug
Until a patch addresses it, the safest approach is:
Start your first run solo
Finish at least one run fully
Then move into multiplayer
This reduces the chance of Timeline progression failing.
Final Blurb
The Timeline freeze bug in Slay the Spire 2 can softlock your menu after a multiplayer crash, especially on your first run. Joining a friend’s active game and completing a run has fixed the issue for many players. Until an official update resolves it, starting solo first is the safest option.
FAQ
Why is my Timeline blank in Slay the Spire 2
This usually happens after a multiplayer crash during your first run, which prevents proper Timeline progression.
How do I fix the Timeline bug
Join a friend’s multiplayer run through Steam, complete the run, and return to the menu.
Does restarting the game fix it
No, simple restarts do not usually resolve this issue.
Is there an official patch yet
At the time of writing, this fix is community discovered. An official update may address it later.
