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Mortal Shell II

Released Aug 20, 2026 Rating 89/100 Developer Cold Symmetry Publisher Playstack
Xbox Series X S PC (Microsoft Windows) PlayStation 5
Role-playing (RPG) Adventure
Action Fantasy Horror Open world
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Mortal Shell II is a dark fantasy action-RPG that expands on Cold Symmetry's original formula. The sequel has now released across PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series S/X following an early access period in August.

The game's launch has generated significant interest, with physical PS5 copies selling out due to pre-order demand. An open beta ahead of release attracted over one million players across console platforms. Reviews have highlighted Mortal Shell II as a substantial improvement over its predecessor, with particular praise for Cold Symmetry's technical optimization and the visual presentation powered by Unreal Engine 5. The Devout Edition was made available through advanced access in the lead-up to the full launch, giving players an early entry point to the dark fantasy world.

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Mortal Shell 2 Review (PS5 Pro) – Snowball’s Chance in Shell via PowerUp

Mortal Shell 2 Review (PS5 Pro) – Snowball’s Chance in Shell

The ideal way to smash through Mortal Shell 2 would involve being alert, well-rested, and possessing the sort of reflexes usually associated with somebody who hasn’t just spent eight days in China for “Upcoming Game X”, traipsing around the Forbidden City and climbing the Great W…

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Mortal Shell 2 Update Fixes The Game’s Stingy Economy via GameSpot

Mortal Shell 2 Update Fixes The Game’s Stingy Economy

Developer Cold Symmetry continues to tinker with Mortal Shell 2 , recently dropping a massive update that makes some substantial changes to its latest souls-like action-RPG. Alongside buffing certain weapons and fixing some glitches, the team has also addressed the game's greedy…

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Mortal Shell 2 review via Eurogamer Reviews
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Mortal Shell 2 review

In the increasingly crowded Soulslike genre, a game's opening minutes need to do a lot of work. The good news for Mortal Shell 2 is its opening is superb, starting as well as it continues, and condensing the magic of its next 30-odd hours into a few minutes with aplomb.

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How To Enter The Citadel Of Penance In Mortal Shell 2 via GameSpot
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How To Enter The Citadel Of Penance In Mortal Shell 2

Are you perplexed as to how you’d be able to enter the Citadel of Penance in Mortal Shell 2 ? This fortress can be found in the northwestern part of the Fainweald region. However, when you get there, you’ll realize that the gates are shut. You can either find a lever to repair it…

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Mortal Shell 2 Review via GameRant
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Mortal Shell 2 Review

Mortal Shell 2 is an impressive Soulslike that improves on its predecessor in nearly every way, even with a few rough edges to work around.

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How To Get And Use The Makeshift Projectile In Mortal Shell 2 via GameSpot
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How To Get And Use The Makeshift Projectile In Mortal Shell 2

Are you scratching your head because of the Makeshift Projectile in Mortal Shell 2 ? This item can be found while you’re exploring the overworld sections of the game world. You can then use it to launch an explosive at … somewhere . The point is, the game doesn’t tell you where t…

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All Weapon And Sidearm Locations In Mortal Shell 2 via GameSpot
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All Weapon And Sidearm Locations In Mortal Shell 2

Are you ready to find all weapons and sidearms in Mortal Shell 2 ? There are over a dozen armaments in the game, ranging from your standard blades and axes to machine gun-like contraptions and effigies that suck the souls of your opponents. Our guide has all the information that…

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Mortal Shell 2 – Guides Hub via GameSpot

Mortal Shell 2 – Guides Hub

Are you looking for Mortal Shell 2 guides? This sequel to the 2020 soulslike game puts you in the shoes of the Harbinger, an empty vessel who must venture across broken and war-torn lands. Along the way, you'll discover various shells, the husks and remains of forgotten warriors,…

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Top 16 Things You Need To Know Before You Play Mortal Shell 2 via GameSpot

Top 16 Things You Need To Know Before You Play Mortal Shell 2

Are you excited to venture across the lands of Fallgrim in Mortal Shell 2 ? If you played the first game, then you’re bound to see many differences, including an even more expansive world. If you’re a newcomer, then you might feel overwhelmed. Our Mortal Shell 2 guide has over a…

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All Bosses In Mortal Shell 2 And How To Beat Them via GameSpot

All Bosses In Mortal Shell 2 And How To Beat Them

Are you keen on wanting to defeat all major bosses in Mortal Shell 2 ? There are 10 of these opponents in the regions of Fainweald, Mammon, and beyond, and they’re all salivating at the chance to finish off your character, the Harbinger. Our guide has tips to help you gain an adv…

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Where To Go First In Mortal Shell 2 via GameSpot
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Where To Go First In Mortal Shell 2

Do you want to know where you should go first in Mortal Shell 2 ? The lands of Fallgrim, now broken up into multiple regions, remain vast. Setting out on a trek isn’t for the faint of heart given all the challenges along the way. Fortunately, our guide here will walk you through…

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Roundup: The First Reviews Have Arrived For Mortal Shell 2

A significant improvement over the original? One of the big releases of this week on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S is Mortal Shell 2 , and for those who are willing to pay for the more expensive "Devout Edition", they can actually start playing the game right now with early acc…

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How To Parry In Mortal Shell 2 via GameSpot
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How To Parry In Mortal Shell 2

Are you wondering how you can parry in Mortal Shell 2 ? Parrying is a mechanic that lets you defend yourself from an incoming blow with an interrupting move. Time it perfectly, and you’ll leave your opponent reeling. It’s also quite integral in most souls-like games. That said, i…

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