Mortal Shell II has a firm launch date. Cold Symmetry and publisher Playstack have set the soulslike sequel for August 20, 2026, arriving the same day on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam. Pre-orders are live now across all three platforms.
Quick answer: Mortal Shell II releases worldwide on August 20, 2026. Pre-order the Devout Edition to play up to 72 hours before general release.
Release status and platforms
The date is confirmed, not a window. No official launch time or timezone has been announced, so the exact unlock hour is not yet set. What is locked in is the day and the platform lineup.
| Detail | Confirmed |
|---|---|
| Release date | August 20, 2026 |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam) |
| Standard price | $49.99 / £44.99 / €49.99 / ¥6,490 |
| Status | Confirmed — pre-orders open |
An open beta went live on PC via Steam on June 5, 2026, following Summer Game Fest, so PC players can already test the combat ahead of the full launch.
Editions and pre-order bonuses
Three editions are available. The Standard and Devout editions are digital across all platforms, while the physical Revered Edition is exclusive to PS5.
| Edition | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $49.99 / £44.99 / €49.99 / ¥6,490 | Base game |
| Devout | $59.99 / £49.99 / €59.99 / ¥7,620 | Base game, up to 72 hours advanced access, Obsidian skin set for all eight Shells |
| Revered (PS5 only) | Physical collector’s box | Base game, SteelBook case, art book, fine art prints, plus Obsidian and Skeletal Harbinger pre-order skins |
The Devout Edition’s headline perk is the 72-hour head start, letting you begin the game up to three days before the August 20 launch. Its Obsidian skin set transforms every one of the eight playable Shells. The Revered Edition’s physical contents are not final, and it also lists digital extras that are still to be announced.
You can secure any digital edition through the game’s Steam listing or the respective console store.
How to confirm your early access worked
If you pre-order the Devout Edition, your entitlement to the 72-hour advanced access is tied to that purchase. The game becomes playable for you up to three days ahead of the August 20 general release once early access opens. The Obsidian skin set unlocks in-game and applies to all eight Shells. Revered Edition buyers who pre-order also receive the Skeletal Harbinger skin alongside Obsidian.
What Mortal Shell II changes
Mortal Shell II is a standalone sequel, so no experience with the first game is needed. The biggest shift is combat. The stamina bar is gone, and the new system lets you chain tactics to break enemy posture and land critical strikes, backed by sidearms and extensive upgrade options.
The other major change is scope. The sequel moves into an interconnected open world that Cold Symmetry describes as compact by design, with more than 60 dungeons to explore. The Shell possession mechanic returns and expands to eight playable Shells, up from four in the original, including Tiel the Acolyte, Eredrim the Venerable, and Proxima the Broodseeker, each with its own combat style.
The original Mortal Shell launched in August 2020 and has sold over a million units. Its sequel raises the standard price to $49.99, reflecting a larger world and current PS5-era pricing. With Marvel’s Wolverine and Onimusha: Way of the Sword crowding September, the August 20 date gives Mortal Shell II a clearer run at soulslike fans before the fall rush begins.
