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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…

Use MapGenie's Mortal Shell 2 Map to Track Essential Locations and Items

Need help figuring out what to do next in Mortal Shell 2? Our friends over at MapGenie have a Mortal Shell II interactive map that tracks essential locations across Fallgrim, including chests, Map Fragments, valuable items, and much more. Mortal Shell II Interactive Map On MapGen…

'Mortal Shell II' Reviews: Is This Standalone Sequel Worth Checking Out?

Released on August 20, 2026, Mortal Shell II is the standalone sequel to Mortal Shell, which was released in August 2020.

Mortal Shell 2 Guide – How To Increase Shell Bonding And Shell Attributes Fast

Upgrade your Shells and their stats as fast as possible with this guide to their mechanics in Mortal Shell 2.

Mortal Shell II Review – Bringing a shotgun to a knife fight

I never got around to playing the original Mortal Shell. At the time, I was content as a Souls-like fan with the games I already had access to, and with the then recent release of Elden Ring I just didn’t have the need for any alternate takes on the form. In 2026, though, it’s be…

A new Mortal Shell 2 update breaks soulslike tradition with an experimental adaptive difficulty

The new Mortal Shell 2 adaptive difficulty setting takes cues from games like Resident Evil 4 to adjust the level of challenge as you play.

Mortal Shell 2's latest update adds in an experimental new mode that adjusts the challenge based on how much you do or don't die

Another week, another Mortal Shell 2 update! The first proper one arrived a week ago , and smoothed down some of the game's rough edges to make for a (slightly) more generous experience. This next update brings with it a bevy of changes, but most notably is an experimental adapti…

Mortal Shell 2 All Beacon Locations

Here are the locations of every single beacon in Mortal Shell 2 and how to reach them in the game world.

Mortal Shell 2: How to Farm Glimpses

Here’s how to farm Glimpse Stones to get infinite Glimpses in Mortal Shell 2 and upgrade every single Shell to max level.

All Fragile Tarstones in Mortal Shell 2 and How to Get Them

In Mortal Shell 2, Fragile Stones are a special type of Tarstone that break upon use. Here’s how they work and how you can get them.

Mortal Shell 2: All Trollweed Locations

Trollweed is a joke item in Mortal Shell 2 that allows players to become invulnerable if they collect 1000 of them.

Mortal Shell 2: What is Cosmic Disease (Seedbearer’s Scripture)

Cosmic Disease is a special status effect in Mortal Shell 2 that is countered by the Seedbearer’s Scripture item. Here’s how it works.

Mortal Shell 2: How to Get Mether’s Severance (Respec Shells)

Here’s how to refund the Glimpses spent on upgrading Shell Bonding levels in Mortal Shell 2 using the Mether’s Severance item.

Mortal Shell 2 dramatically improved in almost every way by first major update

On Saturday, Mortal Shell 2 received its biggest update yet, a little over a week after release. Developer Cold Symmetry was seemingly keen to address as many points of criticism as possible because the updates touch almost every aspect of the game. The patch is available now on…

Mortal Shell 2 Revered Edition Listed For Up To 5x Its MSRP On eBay

Mortal Shell 2's PS5 exclusive Revered Edition is selling for more than $300 on eBay after it sold out before launch.

Mortal Shell 2’s First Update Brings Major Improvements to Exploration, Shells, and More

Genessa works as intended, and she’s an unstoppable powerhouse in the right hands. You can also discover new Beacons, items, and more.

Mortal Shell II Gets Massive First Major Patch With New Content, Boss Reworks, and Performance Improvements

Publisher Playstack and developer Cold Symmetry have announced that their souls-like action RPG Mortal Shell II has been updated with its first major patch. This patch implements new content, extensive fixes, improved performance, and much more. You can view the fully quoted expa…

Mortal Shell 2 just removed its most punishing upgrade limit in a major Week 1 update

What Does the Mortal Shell 2 Week 1 Update Include? The Week 1 Update for Mortall Shell II introduces new gameplay items like Fragile Tarstones, overhauls the Glimpse and Tarcore economy to remove resource limits, and implements extensive combat rebalancing. Cold Symmetry also ad…

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…

Mortal Shell 2 Releases Brand-New Update You Can Download Right Now

Mortal Shell 2 has just received its first major update since launch, and it's brought some sweeping changes to the well-reviewed soulslike.

Mortal Shell 2 gets its first major update, adding in extra beacons, useful new items, and making riposte damage scaling actually work

We're a little over one week on from the launch of Mortal Shell 2 , a game that Jeremy liked quite a lot . But the work of a developer is never done these days, what with the advent of the internet and patches 'n' all. A balance patch arrived on launch day , but the Soulslike has…

Best Mortal Shell 2 weapons and sidearms

Even with a great Shell, the best weapons and sidearms in Mortal Shell 2 are crucial in exploration and combat

How to get the Mortal Shell 2 Axatana without fighting

You can get the Mortal Shell 2 Axatana super early if you know where to go, simply by running and dodging enemies

How to get Mortal Shell 2 Tarcores

Tarcores are required for upgrading your Tarstones in Mortal Shell 2, but you may have overlooked where to get them

How to upgrade Tarstones in Mortal Shell 2

To upgrade your Mortal Shell 2 Tarstones, you need a combination of XP, Coins, and Tarcores

Mortal Shell 2: Duality Stone Location and Effects Overview

The Duality Stone is the best Tarstone for dual-wielded weapons in Mortal Shell 2, and you can get it early if you're brave enough.

I Can’t Believe I Missed Mortal Shell 2’s Best Item, Silly Me

From awesome Tarstones to exceptional weapons, there are a lot of really good items to find in Mortal Shell 2 . While you can miss them if you're not doing your due diligence while exploring, there's an early-game item that you really don't want to miss because of how it triviali…

Mortal Shell 2: Warden's Stone Location and Effects Overview (Great Martyr's Blade Frost Infusion)

Freeze and shatter your enemies (even bosses) using the Great Martyr Blade's exclusive Infusion Tarstone in Mortal Shell 2.

The best order to battle all the Mortal Shell 2 bosses

This is the best order in which to defeat the Mortal Shell 2 bosses and explore the vast map

Mortal Shell 2 Players Really Hate Those Bear Traps, And So Do I

Mortal Shell 2 has a lot of tough enemies waiting to knock you out of your shell and stuff your carcass into a coffin. Many of them are terrifying because of their difficulty, ugliness, or both. Still, nothing compares to the greatest enemy developer Cold Symmetry made for the so…

"We ended up kind of cornered there": Mortal Shell 2 devs say they didn't intend to "lock everybody out" by disabling achievements for Slayer Seal "easy mode" users

Formidable fantasy soulslike Mortal Shell 2 has been getting it in the shins from certain players over the decision to 'lock them out' of Steam achievements when they equip the Slayer Seal. Trailers have characterised the Slayer Seal as an in-game 'easy mode' – as Jeremy summaris…

Mortal Shell 2 Has One Gameplay Loop I Can’t Stop Thinking About

Cold Symmetry might have made the combat everything you could want from a Soulslike, but it’s in how your build utilizes those tools that the true magic lies.

Mortal Shell 2: Coward's Retreat Complete Dungeon Guide

Here's how you can break out of your cage and reclaim your gear in the Coward's Retreat dungeon in Mortal Shell 2.

All Shells And How To Find Them In Mortal Shell 2

Find every Shell in Mortal Shell 2 with this guide covering all Shell locations, abilities, and how to unlock them.

All Sidearms In Mortal Shell 2 And How To Find Them

Looking for every Mortal Shell 2 sidearm? Find all eight weapons and their locations with this complete guide.

Where To Find Every Map Fragment In Mortal Shell 2

Find all 11 Map Fragments in Mortal Shell 2 with this complete guide.

Mortal Shell 2 Is Proof Pause Buttons Work In Souls Games

Can we finally admit that wanting a pause button isn't a skill issue?

The One Mortal Shell 2 Tip That Will Change Your Life

A game-changing Mortal Shell 2 trick shows players how to reclaim their materials fast and effortlessly for a stress-free run.

Mortal Shell 2: Cursed Child Sidearm Location (& Best Tarstones)

Summon ghosts in Mortal Shell 2 with this friendly, seemingly-sentient skeleton in a cage.

Mortal Shell 2: Salvaged Trebuchaxe Location (& Best Tarstones Build)

The Salvaged Trebuchaxe becomes the best Sidearm for fighting bosses in Mortal Shell 2 once you get one of its unique Tarstones.

Mortal Shell 2: Ballistazooka Location (& Best Tarstones Build)

This shoulder-mounted ballista has the highest damage per shot of all Sidearms in Mortal Shell 2.

Mortal Shell 2: How to Unlock the Secret Room Beneath Marrow Keep

Need to open the three flames door beneath Marrow Keep? Follow our guide to find all three flames.

Mortal Shell 2 Has A Secret Doom Easter Egg, And It's An Entire Level

Rip and tear until the job is done, Harbinger.

Mortal Shell 2: Black Needle Location (Sester's Bastion Dungeon Guide)

Get Sester Genessa's signature spear by completing one of Mortal Shell 2's late game dungeons.

Grimorium Obscurum Location and Forbidden Archives Walkthrough in Mortal Shell 2

Looking for Grimorium Obscurum in Mortal Shell 2? Follow our walkthrough to find the missing book inside Forbidden Archives.

Best Way to Farm Grisha Remnants in Mortal Shell 2

Get all the Grisha Remnants you'll ever need by going to this farming spot in Mortal Shell 2

Mortal Shell 2’s Latest Update Alleviates One Of The Game’s Biggest Headaches

Developer Cold Symmetry has released its latest souls-like action-RPG, Mortal Shell 2 , on August 20 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. And not even a day after launch, the studio already dropped a patch that makes some welcome tweaks, including addressing one of the gam…

Mortal Shell 2: Droeg the Conqueror Boss Guide (Best Tips & Tactics)

Here's the easiest way to beat Droeg, the psychic ice giant in Mortal Shell 2's Conquered Temple region.

Does the Hall of Murmurs Dungeon in Mortal Shell 2 Have Secrets?

The Hall of Murmurs is one of the most perplexing dungeons in Mortal Shell 2, but for all the wrong reasons.