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Mortal Shell II
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
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure
- Publisher
- Playstack
- Platforms
- PC · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S
How it plays
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.
Cold Symmetry delivers a confident sequel in Mortal Shell 2 with rewarding exploration, engaging combat and focused progression, despite some rough edges.
Currently sitting in my top five releases of the year, fans of gritty Soulslike action RPGs will absolutely love Mortal Shell II.
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...
Mortal Shell II is a fantastic sequel that all Soulslike fans should play. Learn more about the game in our review.
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.
This speedy sequel speeds up action and stuffs secrets and ideas in every corner of its beautiful open world.
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.
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.
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