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Mortal Shell II

Release date: August 20, 2026 (7 days to go)
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series
Genres: Soulslike RPG

Platform and release matrix

Platform	Availability	Release date
PC	Planned	August 20, 2026
PS5	Planned	August 20, 2026
Xbox Series	Planned	August 20, 2026

Confirmed information

Game overview

Mortal Shell II is a standalone Soulslike action RPG sequel from Cold Symmetry, published by Playstack and releasing August 20, 2026 on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S — with no PS4 or Xbox One version. Players return as the Harbinger, possessing the bodies of fallen warriors known as Shells to inherit their combat abilities, this time across a much larger interconnected open world set in a redesigned, swampy and cold reimagining of Fallgrim.

Quick answers

When does Mortal Shell II release?

August 20, 2026

What platforms is Mortal Shell II on?

PC, PS5, Xbox Series

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Guide coverage

Eight Shells & Faster Combat

The sequel ships with eight playable Shells (up from the original's four), including Tiel the Acolyte, Eredrim the Venerable, and Proxima the Broodseeker — each offering a distinct fighting style. Combat is deliberately faster and more aggressive than the original's patience-and-timing focus, with deeper weapon upgrade options and the addition of firearms and ranged combat.

World Design & Post-Launch Plans

Cold Symmetry has said the interconnected world is designed to stay deliberately compact — high content density with minimal wasted travel — with over 60 dungeons to explore. Confirmed post-launch content includes New Game Plus, a Boss Rush mode, additional Shells, and story DLC. The Steam Open Beta drew more than 500,000 players in under two weeks and held a 93% positive rating.