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Mortal Shell II development and release

Overview

Cold Symmetry is developing Mortal Shell II, a sequel to its 2020 Souls-like title. The upcoming game features an interconnected open world with over 60 dungeons where players, acting as the Harbinger, must recover stolen eggs within a decaying fantasy setting. Mechanical updates for the sequel include the removal of the stamina bar to support a more dynamic combat system, alongside new weapon upgrades and execution maneuvers. The gameplay involves inhabiting the shells of fallen warriors to access unique abilities. As part of the Summer Game Fest, a free open-beta version was released on Steam. This demo allows players to test the combat system and explore the dark fantasy environment ahead of the full launch. Recent details indicate the campaign is expected to last approximately 20 to 30 hours. While the narrative remains mysterious and non-linear, the game continues to emphasize atmospheric world design and diverse creature encounters. Mortal Shell II entered Early Access for Devout Edition purchasers prior to its official worldwide launch on August 20, 2026, on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The PC version supports NVIDIA DLSS 4.5, including ray tracing and Multi Frame Generation. Following its release, the title has seen strong critical and commercial success. On Metacritic, scores have reached between 80 and 84, while OpenCritic holds an average score of 85 based on 61 reviews. Critics have praised the title, with Voxel describing it as ‘one of the best soulslikes in history,’ and other outlets naming it among the best games of 2026. On Steam, the game reached a peak of 37,812 simultaneous players. On August 31, 2026, developer Cold Symmetry and publisher Playstack released the ‘Week-1-Update’. This major patch introduces new content, performance improvements, and gameplay balancing for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Entities

Cold Symmetry · Steam · Mortal Shell 2 · Mortal Shell II · Playstack

Timeline

  1. 12 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
    Mortal Shell 2 receives first major update with new content and mechanics

    Cold Symmetry and Playstack have launched the first major patch for Mortal Shell 2, introducing a shell respec mechanic, new items, and performance improvements.

  2. 14 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Mortal Shell 2 receives major gameplay and combat update

    Mortal Shell 2 has released a major update one week post-launch, introducing combat refinements, resource accessibility improvements, and new mechanics to reset character builds.

  3. 22 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 15 sources
    Mortal Shell 2 receives positive reviews following ambitious launch

    Mortal Shell 2 has launched to positive reviews, praised for its expanded world, fluid combat, and unique meta-commentary that references players' Steam gaming histories.

  4. 24 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 12 sources
    Mortal Shell II launches worldwide on PC and consoles

    Mortal Shell II has launched on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, offering an expanded open world and stamina-free combat in a dark fantasy setting.

  5. 27 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 34 sources
    Mortal Shell 2 enters Early Access with revamped combat and open world

    Mortal Shell 2 has entered Early Access, featuring a revamped combat system without stamina and an interconnected open world. Full release is set for August 20, 2026, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

  6. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Mortal Shell II Open Beta Launches on Steam

    Cold Symmetry’s *Mortal Shell II* open‑beta is now free on Steam, featuring Unreal Engine 5 graphics and smooth high‑FPS performance on PC.

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