Souls-like Mortal Shell II officially launches next month

Mortal Shell is one of the better known Souls-like titles produced in the wake of FromSoftware’s genre-creating series. Released back in 2020, the relatively-modest title proved to be a hit, selling over 1 million copies and warranting a sequel. Officially announced last Summer, Mortal Shell II has now gotten a full release date.

Publishing their ‘official release date trailer’ the team at Cold Symmetry / Playstack confirmed that Mortal Shell II will be launching on the 10th of August 2026.

Serving as a standalone sequel, Mortal Shell II expands on the titular ‘shell’ mechanic offering a unique way to shape your character and their abilities.

On a more general front, this sequel promises “unrestricted, adrenaline-charged combat, deeper weapon design with extensive upgrade options, and an emphasis on free exploration.”

Given that Mortal Shell marked the debut title from studio Cold Symmetry, the team made an admirable effort – especially after the release of Mortal Shell’s Enhanced Edition.

Still, this sequel presents a great opportunity for the team to show off all that they’ve learned over the past half a decade or so. Hopefully Mortal Shell II does not fade away in the sea of impending game releases.

KitGuru says: What did you think of the original Mortal Shell? How does it compare to other non-FromSoft Souls-likes? Could this sequel elevate Cold Symmetry to new heights? Let us know down below.

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