Mortal Shell II

Mortal Shell II is developed by Cold Symmetry and published by Playstack. It releases on August 20, 2026, for Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Set in Fallgrim, a decaying swamp world overrun by forces addicted to a corrupted substance called Tar, players once again possess the bodies of fallen warriors known as Shells to survive brutal, high-stakes combat.

À propos du jeu

Mortal Shell II expands significantly on the original’s tight, atmospheric Soulslike formula. Posture replaces stamina as the core combat resource, while added stealth options and ranged weapons give players more ways to approach encounters than the first game allowed. Eight unique playable Shells each offer a distinct playstyle, letting players possess different fallen warriors to reshape their abilities and fighting style entirely.

The world of Fallgrim expands into a semi-open structure broken into large interconnected sections, replacing the original’s more linear, level-based design. Dark forces have stolen the Undermether’s Ova and now fuel themselves on Tar, a substance distilled from True Nektar that functions as both a currency and something between a drug and an object of worship. Built on Unreal Engine 5, the sequel carries forward the original’s brutal riposte-based combat while wrapping it in a much larger, more lore-heavy world for players to uncover.

Caractéristiques principales

Posture-Based Combat System: Posture replaces stamina as the central combat resource, reshaping how players manage aggression and defense in every fight.
Eight Playable Shells: Possess distinct fallen warriors, each offering a unique playstyle and set of abilities to master.
Semi-Open World Design: Explore Fallgrim across large, interconnected sections rather than the original’s more linear level structure.
Expanded Combat Options: Stealth mechanics and ranged weapons join the original’s brutal melee and riposte-based combat, broadening tactical choices.

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Coquille mortelle	The original Mortal Shell keeps its scope tighter, with a more linear level structure and no stealth or ranged options. Mortal Shell II expands into a semi-open world with a broader combat toolkit.	Players who want the tighter, original Soulslike experience first.
Anneau d'Elden	Elden Ring offers a much larger, fully open world with a broader cast of NPCs and side content. Mortal Shell II instead keeps its world more contained while still expanding well beyond the first game’s scope.	Players who want a bigger, more expansive Soulslike world.
Les seigneurs déchus	Lords of the Fallen splits its world across two overlapping realms with a resurrection mechanic. Mortal Shell II instead centers its identity on possessing different Shells rather than dual-realm exploration.	Players who want a dual-world exploration twist on the genre.

Détails du jeu

Developer: Cold Symmetry
Publisher: Playstack
Platforms: Windows (Steam); PlayStation 5; Xbox Series X|S
Release Date: August 20, 2026 (Devout Edition advance access: August 17, 2026)
Genre: Action, RPG (Soulslike, Dark Fantasy, Open World)
Price: Standard Edition $49.99; Devout Edition $59.99; Revered Edition (PS5 exclusive)
Engine: Unreal Engine 5