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Mortal Shell II
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Mortal Shell II

byCold Symmetry•2026

Their Flesh Is Your Weapon. Mortal Shell II is a standalone sequel action-RPG with adrenaline-charged, high-stakes combat. Possess warrior Shells, dethrone false gods, redeem a ravaged world.

Details

Released
August 19, 2026
Developer
Cold Symmetry
Publisher
Playstack
Platforms
PC · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S

How it plays

25h
main
33h
main + extras
52h
completionist

Time to beat · 3 player times (IGDB)

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Mortal Shell II Reviews

Professional reviews from gaming critics

Mortal Shell II is my favorite Soulslike since Elden Ring, and considering the titles that have released since then, it’s my highest recommendation that I can make. Cold Symmetry knew the assignment, and absolutely nailed it.

Aug 17, 2026

Cold Symmetry delivers a confident sequel in Mortal Shell 2 with rewarding exploration, engaging combat and focused progression, despite some rough edges.

Aug 17, 2026

Currently sitting in my top five releases of the year, fans of gritty Soulslike action RPGs will absolutely love Mortal Shell II.

Aug 17, 2026

Mortal Shell II is a polished, accessible Soulslike with excellent combat and rewarding buildcraft. It has a weak story, and easy bosses keep it from being...

Aug 17, 2026

Mortal Shell II is a fantastic sequel that all Soulslike fans should play. Learn more about the game in our review.

Aug 17, 2026

A soulslike with shotguns

Aug 18, 2026

Mortal Shell 2 grows in stature and self-assurance from the first game, establishing itself as an excellent Soulslike with a tempo of its own.

Aug 21, 2026

This speedy sequel speeds up action and stuffs secrets and ideas in every corner of its beautiful open world.

Aug 17, 2026

The follow-up to one of the best and most accessible Soulslike games looks to Elden Ring for inspiration, with its new open world environment.

Aug 20, 2026

In its current evolution, Mortal Shell II is a tough sell to players who don't have the stomach for jank and repeated cheap deaths.

Aug 17, 2026

Mortal Shell II offers an immediately intriguing twist on the soulslike, asking you to swap between different characters with their own unique abilities and progression in addition to outfitting yourself with the itemization more typical of the genre. They also serve as a nifty little revive mechanic, allowing you to jump back into your shell

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It doesn't get more metal than this

Aug 17, 2026