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Mortal Shell II Debuts at Summer Game Fest With 2026 Release Window

Created by Cold Symmetry for PlayStack, the sequel expands the Soulslike formula with adrenaline-charged combat, extensive weapon upgrades, free-roaming exploration, original shell possession mechanics.

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A knight blows the head off a monster with a gun in Mortal Shell 2.
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Overview

  • Mortal Shell II was unveiled at Summer Game Fest 2025 with a debut trailer highlighting its intense, gory combat.
  • Developed by Cold Symmetry and published by PlayStack, the sequel is slated to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC in 2026.
  • The game introduces unrestricted, adrenaline-charged combat alongside deeper weapon design and extensive upgrade options.
  • Players will continue to possess enemy shells to access diverse fighting styles and abilities, mirroring the original’s signature mechanic.
  • Since its 2020 debut inspired by Dark Souls, the original Mortal Shell earned praise for distilling Soulslike intensity into a concise, emotionally rich experience.