Mortal Shell II expands upon the core of the original with unrestricted, adrenaline-charged combat, deeper weapon design with extensive upgrade options, and an emphasis on free exploration within a compact and immersive interconnected open world.

Mortal Shell II is a dark power fantasy. This standalone sequel action-RPG offers an immersive, interconnected open world, expansive yet deliberately compact, designed to unfold its twisted landscapes and hidden structures while respecting the player's time.

In this single-player title, your journey will be marked by brutal, high-intensity combat, both melee and ranged, against relentless enemies that demand your full attention and mastery.

You won’t need to have played the first Mortal Shell to dive into the sequel. However, returning players will find echoes of familiar faces, some changed, some forgotten, alongside entirely new Shells to discover and inhabit.

Like with the first game, in Mortal Shell II the dormant forms of forgotten warriors are scattered throughout the game’s ravaged world. Once discovered, each Shell can be awakened and possessed, unlocking their innate strengths and unique abilities. Evolve your own style of combat by harnessing these diverse powers, and unravel their secrets through the discovery of lost memories.

Mortal Shell II’s compact open world connects over winding footpaths guarded by the desperate and fanatical. Those who wander are rewarded with new story elements, Shells, powerful and strange weaponry, upgrades, curiosities, and more.

Developer Cold Symmetry and publisher Playstack are thrilled to announce that Mortal Shell II will be available digitally worldwide on Thursday August 20, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.

Pre-orders for Mortal Shell II are now live across all digital platforms (PS5, Xbox, Steam), with the special PS5-only physical Revered Edition available for pre-order at select retailers.

Fans who pre-purchase the Devout Edition ($59.99/€59.99/£47.99) -- a digital deluxe version that comes with eight Obsidian Shell skins  -- will be able to play Mortal Shell II up to 72 hours before general release via the Advanced Access program on Steam, PS5 and Xbox.

 

 

 

The Mortal Shell II release date was revealed via an enthralling new trailer, set to the song “Darker Thoughts” from the pioneering British metal band Paradise Lost. The epic trailer showcases for the first time the complete set of eight playable Shells that are discoverable in Mortal Shell II’s compact open world.

On August 20 the game will also be available in physical disc format on PS5, with pre-orders open now for the Revered Edition - a special collector’s version featuring a comprehensive Artbook, Exclusive Steelbook, Limited Edition Fine Art Prints, all presented in a special Collector’s Box.

Key Features

• No Restraints: Adrenaline-charged, high-stakes combat (both melee and ranged). Unrestricted by stamina, players exploit multiple tactics to shatter enemy posture and strike critically.
• Expanded Shells: Awaken and inhabit new and returning Shells, each with innate abilities and hidden histories.
• Standalone Story: A fully self-contained sequel—no prior knowledge of Mortal Shell required.
• Compact Open World: An open interconnected landscape of winding paths, 60+ handcrafted dungeons, and twisted dungeons, all designed to respect the player’s time.

Mortal Shell II is coming to PS5, Xbox and PC (Steam) on August 20, 2026 at $49.99/ €49.99/£39.99.