Mortal Shell II
Mortal Shell II is a standalone soulslike action-RPG where you possess the corpses of fallen warrior Shells, each granting unique abilities and playstyles. Explore a dense, dangerous open world, master stamina-free combat, and dethrone the false gods ruling a ravaged land.
What is Mortal Shell II?
Mortal Shell II is a standalone sequel to Mortal Shell, developed by Cold Symmetry and published by Playstack. It expands the original's world into a stamina-free, high-agility action-RPG set in a dense, interconnected open world.
Players control the Harbinger, seeking out and possessing the abandoned Shells of eight legendary warriors scattered across a shattered world — each Shell unlocking a different combat style, lost memories, and a piece of its own hidden story.
Release Date
August 20, 2026
Developer
Cold Symmetry
Publisher
Playstack
Platform
PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Action RPG / Soulslike
Playable Shells
8
Steam Rating
Very Positive (5,124 reviews)
Steam Deck
Playable
All Guides
Everything we've verified about Mortal Shell II so far — Shells, weapons, editions, and setup — sourced directly from the official Steam store page.
Dungeon Guide
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Read guide →Character Creation
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Read guide →New Shells Guide
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Read guide →Open Beta Achievements
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Read guide →Finish the Fight
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Read guide →Magic Guide
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Read guide →How Long to Beat (Open Beta)
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Read guide →Co-op Guide
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Read guide →Map Guide
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Read guide →Weapons Guide
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Read guide →Baghead Guide
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Read guide →Mods Guide
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Read guide →Revered Edition
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Read guide →Devout Edition
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Read guide →Is It Worth It? (Review)
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Read guide →Xbox Game Pass
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Read guide →System Requirements
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Read guide →Cheats & Trainers
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Read guide →Community coverage for Mortal Shell II.
Read guide →Discord
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Read guide →Your Mortal Shell II Journey
Character Creation
How possessing a Shell works as your starting point, and what to know before your first run.
02New Shells
All 8 playable Shells confirmed on the Steam store page — each one unlocks a different combat style.
03Dungeon Guide
Finding your way through the game's dense, interconnected open world.
04Weapons Guide
Upgrading and choosing between melee and ranged weapons, confirmed by the official game description.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers sourced from the official Steam store page — tap a question to expand, or open the linked guide for more.
Ready to Master Mortal Shell II?
From choosing your first Shell to learning every weapon upgrade, our community wiki tracks every confirmed detail so you don't have to dig through Steam yourself.