Mortal Shell II expands upon the core of the original with unrestricted, adrenaline-charged combat, deeper weapon design with extensive upgrade options, and an emphasis on free exploration within a compact and immersive interconnected open world.

Mortal Shell II is a dark power fantasy. 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.

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.

You won’t need to have played the first Mortal Shell to dive into the sequel. However, returning players will find echoes of familiar faces, some changed, some forgotten, alongside entirely new Shells to discover and inhabit.

Like with the first game, 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.

Playstack and Cold Symmetry announced that the Mortal Shell II Open Beta is now available on Steam, providing access to the opening Prologue of the main game, as well as an early section of the game’s open world. 

Players will begin the Harbinger’s journey: claim their first Shells, discover their disciples, and recover the lost Ova, all while exploring dungeons, facing mini-bosses, and confronting one truly formidable foe.

Players who progress beyond the Marrow Keep will also be granted the option to skip the Prologue section in the full game. 

Additionally, those who play the Mortal Shell II Open Beta will unlock the Flayed Harbinger, an exclusive cosmetic reward, which will be available to claim in the full game at launch.

Mortal Shell’s fervent Discord community is the best place to speculate and reflect on the Open Beta. Players are encouraged to lend their perspective by signing up.

As the Open Beta is an in-development build, players may encounter bugs, performance issues, or other rough edges as Cold Symmetry continues polishing the game. We appreciate your patience and encourage you to report any issues through the dedicated Discord channel.

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 dungeons, all designed to respect the player’s time.

Mortal Shell II is coming to PS5, Xbox and PC (Steam) in 2026.