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Mortal Shell II

Their Flesh Is Your Weapon. Mortal Shell II is a standalone sequel action-RPG with adrenaline-charged, high-stakes combat. Possess warrior Shells, dethrone false gods, redeem a ravaged world.

90 20 August 2026 ESRB M (Mature 17+) from $49.99

Mortal Shell II is an adventure developed by Cold Symmetry, released 20 August 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Microsoft Windows). It currently starts at $49.99 at Steam. The main story takes about 25 hrs to finish.

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What Mortal Shell II is

Mortal Shell II is an adventure game developed by Cold Symmetry and released in 2026. It was published by Playstack. It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unreal Engine 5. It carries an ESRB M (Mature 17+) age rating.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Mortal Shell is an action role-playing video game developed by Cold Symmetry and published by Playstack. The game was released on 18 August 2020, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Microsoft Windows.
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How it plays

It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action, fantasy, horror and open world. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. There are 53 achievements to unlock.

How it was received

Mortal Shell II holds a critic score of 90 out of 100. That places it above 92% of the 7,527 rated adventure games in our database, which average 72. Games released in 2026 averaged 78, so it scored 12 points above the year average.

How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 25 hrs. At its current cheapest price of $49.99, that works out to about $2.00 per hour of the main story, or $1.67 per hour if you finish everything.

What you need to run it

The minimum specification calls for Intel Core i7-10700K @ 3.8 GHz or better or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 @ 3.6 GHz or better, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 6600 8 GB. A 16GB memory requirement is demanding — worth checking before you buy, because 8GB is still common in older and budget machines. Install size is roughly 70GB.

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What it costs, and where

The cheapest verified price right now is $49.99 at Steam. Storefront pricing varies enormously by country: Russia is the cheapest region we track at ₽2,299.00 (about $27.77), while Germany pays €49.99 — 2 times more. In Pakistan it is priced at Rs 35 on Steam, which is about $34.99.

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What it launched against

Mortal Shell II launched on 20 August 2026, within three weeks of The Blood of Dawnwalker, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy and Beast of Reincarnation. It reviewed better than 3 of the 4. It arrived 6 years into the PlayStation 5's life, so it was built for hardware developers already knew well.

Released around the same time: The Blood of Dawnwalker, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Beast of Reincarnation.

Cheats and codes

We have not confirmed any working cheat codes for Mortal Shell II yet. Rather than reprint a list we have not tested, this section stays empty until one is verified.

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Official trailer

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Screenshots

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Quick answers

Mortal Shell II — frequently asked questions

When did Mortal Shell II come out?
Mortal Shell II was released on 20 August 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Microsoft Windows).
How much does Mortal Shell II cost?
The cheapest current price for Mortal Shell II is $49.99 at Steam. Prices on this page are checked daily.
How much is Mortal Shell II in Pakistan?
On Steam Pakistan, Mortal Shell II is priced at $34.99 (about $34.99).
What are the minimum PC requirements for Mortal Shell II?
At minimum, Mortal Shell II needs Intel Core i7-10700K @ 3.8 GHz or better or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 @ 3.6 GHz or better, 16 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 6600 8 GB graphics, 70 GB available space of storage.
How long does it take to beat Mortal Shell II?
The main story of Mortal Shell II takes around 25 hrs, or 30 hrs for 100% completion.
Is Mortal Shell II worth it?
That depends on what you want from it, so here are the numbers rather than an opinion: the cheapest price we track today is $49.99, and the main story takes about 25 hrs, which works out to $2.00 per hour of play. Our cost-per-hour tool compares that with other games.
How many GB is Mortal Shell II?
The PC version needs about 70 GB of storage, going by the storage line in the system requirements ("70 GB available space"). Updates can add to that, and console versions have their own sizes, which are not listed here.
Does Mortal Shell II have controller support?
Yes. Steam lists full controller support for Mortal Shell II, including PlayStation controllers.
Can you play Mortal Shell II on Mac?
Steam does not sell a macOS version of Mortal Shell II; the Steam release is for Windows.
Is Mortal Shell II on Linux?
Steam does not list a native Linux version of Mortal Shell II. Windows games can often run on Linux and Steam Deck through Proton, but that is a different question from native support.
What age rating is Mortal Shell II?
PEGI 18 for Extreme Violence; ESRB M (Mature 17+) for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence; USK 18, as listed on Steam. The full PEGI entry is on pegi.info.
Can a 12-year-old play Mortal Shell II?
The ratings are PEGI 18, ESRB M (Mature 17+), USK 18. Every board that rated it puts it above 12. The reasons listed are: Extreme Violence. A rating is guidance on age; the decision is the parent's.
Does Mortal Shell II have Denuvo?
Steam's store page lists no third-party DRM for Mortal Shell II. That is what Steam shows, not a test of the game.
Does Mortal Shell II need a third-party account?
Steam's store page lists no third-party account requirement for Mortal Shell II.
Is Mortal Shell II available in Germany?
In Germany it is rated USK 18. Steam lists it for German users.

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