From Press Release:
London – April 1st, 2026 | Playstack and Cold Symmetry have today showcased MORTAL SHELL II in never-before-seen detail with its long-awaited world-first Gameplay Reveal. The stunning 12-minute in-game video captures three of the game’s titular Shells as they each embark on a uniquely treacherous path through Mortal Shell II’s immersive open-world.
Unlike with the game’s predecessor, which was largely contained within the cold marshy patches of Fallgrim, Mortal Shell II breaks free across a compact open-world; dark and exotic and densely populated by those who fester within its twisted, interconnected landforms.
The Official Gameplay Reveal depicts three playable Shells (Tiel, The Acolyte; Eredrim, The Venerable; and Proxima, The Broodseeker), who each carve a different trail through the game’s world, demonstrating their own eclectic approach to combat, as well as the local cultures of monstrosities who zealously guard each path.
The gameplay video marks the first official showcase from the Mortal Shell II team since opening the show at Summer Game Fest 2025 with a pulverising world-premiere trailer watched by more than 15 million people worldwide. It also kick-starts a major global marketing campaign that runs through the summer until the game’s worldwide release on Steam, PS5 and Xbox later in the year.
Publisher Playstack also today announces MORTAL SHELL II: REVERED EDITION, a special collector’s physical version for PlayStation 5 only, featuring a comprehensive Artbook, Exclusive Steelbook, Limited Edition Fine Art Prints, all presented in a special Collector’s Box.
Pre-orders for MORTAL SHELL II: REVERED EDITION are now live in participating retailers, along with pre-orders for the standard physical edition. Those who pre-order will receive two exclusive Harbinger skins (Obsidian Harbinger and Skeletal Harbinger). MORTAL SHELL II: REVERED EDITION will release on PS5 later in 2026, with the launch coinciding with Mortal Shell II’s worldwide digital release across Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
About Mortal Shell II
Mortal Shell II is a dark power fantasy in development for more than three years, set to release in 2026 on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
This standalone sequel action-RPG offers an immersive, interconnected open world, expansive yet deliberately compact, designed to unfold its twisted landscapes and hidden structures while respecting the player’s time. No familiarity with the first Mortal Shell game is required to play Mortal Shell II to its fullest.
In this single-player title, your journey will be marked by brutal, high-intensity combat, both melee and ranged, against relentless enemies that demand your full attention and mastery.
Like with the first title, in Mortal Shell II the dormant forms of forgotten warriors are scattered throughout the game’s ravaged world. Once discovered, each Shell can be awakened and possessed, unlocking their innate strengths and unique abilities. Evolve your own style of combat by harnessing these diverse powers, and unravel their secrets through the discovery of lost memories.
Mortal Shell II’s compact open world connects over winding footpaths guarded by the desperate and fanatical. Those who wander are rewarded with new story elements, Shells, powerful and strange weaponry, upgrades, curiosities, and more.
Key Features
No Restraints
Adrenaline-charged, high-stakes combat (both melee and ranged). Unrestricted by stamina, players exploit multiple tactics to shatter enemy posture and strike critically.
Expanded Shells
Awaken and inhabit new and returning Shells, each with innate abilities and hidden histories.
Standalone Story
A fully self-contained sequel—no prior knowledge of Mortal Shell required.
Compact Open World
An open interconnected landscape of winding paths, 60+ handcrafted dungeons, and twisted structures, all designed to respect the player’s time.
About Cold Symmetry
Cold Symmetry is an independent game studio founded in 2017 by four developers who left AAA development to pursue their own creative vision. Their debut title, Mortal Shell, was nominated for Best Debut Game at The Game Awards and has sold more than two million copies worldwide. The studio is now a 30-person team, fully independent and currently developing Mortal Shell II.About Playstack
Playstack, a multi-award winning premium indie game publisher, was founded on the belief that even the greatest developers need support to be at their best. Awarded UK Publisher of the Year for two years running, Playstack’s ethos is to discover and nurture the next generation of talent in the games industry. Playstack provides development partners the security and resources to play to their strengths as creative leaders, entrusting its experienced team to mastermind the marketing and publishing campaign.# # #
