From Press Release:
London – July 8, 2026 | 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.
About Mortal Shell II
Mortal Shell II is a dark fantasy action RPG that’s been in development for more than four years, set to release August 20, 2026 on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
This standalone sequel offers a handcrafted, interconnected open world. Expansive yet deliberately compact, it’s designed to respect 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 crumbling 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 can exploit multiple tactics to shatter enemy posture and strike critically.
Expanded Shells
Awaken and inhabit new and returning Shells, each with unique innate abilities and hidden histories.
Standalone Story
A fully self-contained sequel—no prior knowledge of Mortal Shell required.
Compact Open World
A handcrafted, interconnected open world with over 60+ dungeons, 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.# # #
