Last Updated on Jul 8, 2026 @ 23:19:56 PM.
When it released, the original Mortal Shell was one of the most original ideas of the time. Not happy with just creating a world to explore and fight in, the developers gave us the ability to awaken and possess the husks of fallen soldiers, all with unique and interesting abilities, and go to town with them. Four years later, as now have the release date for its sequel, Mortal Shell II, which looks to build upon all of that, while simultaneously promising an adventure that respects our time, doesn’t need any knowledge of the original to fully enjoy, and deliver an original experience to boot. Full details below.
Per Cold Symmetry:
Developer Cold Symmetry and publisher Playstack are thrilled to announce that the dark power fantasy 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 — 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 announcement follows the outstanding response to the Mortal Shell II Beta on Steam, which was downloaded by more than 500,000 players in less than two weeks and surpassed more than 6 million views across YouTube, Twitch, and shortform video.
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.
Mortal Shell II, developed by series creators at Cold Symmetry, is available digitally for $49.99 in the US, €49.99 in Europe, and £39.99 in the UK.
The Devout Edition is available digitally for $59.99 in the US, €59.99 in Europe, and £47.99 in the UK.
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.
Mortal Shell II releases on August 20th on PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC.
Did you play the Mortal Shell II demo when it launched on Steam? What did you think of it? Will you be picking up a physical edition of the game? Let us know in the comments below!
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