Publisher Playstack and developer Cold Symmetry have announced that Mortal Shell II will launch on August 20 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).
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In addition, a special physical version called the Revered Edition will be available for PlayStation 5 on the same day, priced at $69.99, with pre-orders now available on the official website.
A special digital version is also available for each platform, called the Devout Edition ($59.99/€59.99/£47.99), which includes eight 'Obsidian Shell' character skins and 72 hours of advanced access.
A release date trailer, description, and screenshot set can be found below, via Playstack. The trailer is set to the song “Darker Thoughts” from British metal band Paradise Lost.
Developer Cold Symmetry and publisher Playstack are thrilled to announce that the dark power fantasy Mortal Shell II will be available digitally worldwide on Thursday August 20, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
Pre-orders for Mortal Shell II are now live across all digital platforms (PS5, Xbox, Steam), with the special PS5-only physical Revered Edition available for pre-order at select retailers.
Fans who pre-purchase the Devout Edition -- a digital deluxe version that comes with eight Obsidian Shell skins -- will be able to play Mortal Shell II up to 72 hours before general release via the Advanced Access program on Steam, PS5 and Xbox.
The Obsidian Skin Set - Available in the Devout and Revered Editions
The announcement follows the outstanding response to the Mortal Shell II Beta on Steam, which was downloaded by more than 500,000 players in less than two weeks and surpassed more than 6 million views across YouTube, Twitch, and shortform video.
The Mortal Shell II release date was revealed via an enthralling new trailer, set to the song “Darker Thoughts” from the pioneering British metal band Paradise Lost. The epic trailer showcases for the first time the complete set of eight playable Shells that are discoverable in Mortal Shell II’s compact open world.
Mortal Shell II, developed by series creators at Cold Symmetry, is available digitally for $49.99 in the US, €49.99 in Europe, and £39.99 in the UK.
The Devout Edition is available digitally for $59.99 in the US, €59.99 in Europe, and £47.99 in the UK.
On August 20 the game will also be available in physical disc format on PS5, with pre-orders open now for the Revered Edition ($69.99) - a special collector’s version featuring a comprehensive Artbook, Exclusive Steelbook, Limited Edition Fine Art Prints, all presented in a special Collector’s Box.
