{"id":5370,"date":"2026-07-10T04:19:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T20:19:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/mortal-shell-2-august-20-release-date-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T04:19:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T20:19:26","slug":"mortal-shell-2-august-20-release-date-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/mortal-shell-2-august-20-release-date-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Mortal Shell II Locks In August 20 Release Date"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cold Symmetry&#8217;s dark open-world follow-up <strong>Mortal Shell II<\/strong> finally has a confirmed date: it launches on <strong>20 August 2026<\/strong> for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Publisher Playstack confirmed the date on 9 July alongside a new release date trailer, and a free open beta is already live on Steam right now.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gt-video\">\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XZZnbmS47VQ\" title=\"Mortal Shell II - Official Release Date Trailer\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer;clipboard-write;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><figcaption>Mortal Shell II &#8211; Official Release Date Trailer \u2014 via XBOX on YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mortal-shell-2-gameplay-1.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mortal Shell II gameplay screenshot showing combat in a dark fantasy setting\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Cold Symmetry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Eight Shells, One Interconnected Open World<\/h2>\n<p>The sequel expands well beyond the original&#8217;s haunted corridors. Mortal Shell II takes place across a compact but deeply interconnected open world built around more than 60 dungeons \u2014 sunken temples, forbidden forests, and stranger locales \u2014 all accessible without loading screens between areas. Your main tool is the Shell system: eight distinct dormant warrior forms you can possess, each with its own moveset, abilities, and upgrade paths.<\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest mechanical departures from the first game is the removal of the stamina bar. Cold Symmetry has rebuilt the combat to feel faster and more fluid, centred on breaking enemy posture and landing critical hits by exploiting the right openings rather than watching a draining gauge. Weapons have been redesigned from the ground up with deeper upgrade trees to match.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mortal-shell-2-gameplay-2.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mortal Shell II open world showing dark temples and atmospheric ruins\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Cold Symmetry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Hunting the Undermether<\/h2>\n<p>You play as the Harbinger, sent into this hostile world to reclaim stolen eggs from a dangerous faction called the Undermether. The story remains deliberately cryptic in the Mortal Shell tradition, but the shift to an open world with 60-plus dungeons gives the environmental storytelling far more room to breathe than the original&#8217;s more linear layout allowed. Strange companions and hidden lore are scattered throughout.<\/p>\n<h2>Editions, Pricing, and Pre-Order Bonuses<\/h2>\n<p>Mortal Shell II launches in three editions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Standard Edition<\/strong> \u2014 US$49.99<\/li>\n<li><strong>Devout Edition<\/strong> \u2014 US$59.99, adds up to 72 hours of early access ahead of the 20 August launch date, plus the full Obsidian skin set for all eight playable Shells<\/li>\n<li><strong>Revered Edition<\/strong> (physical PS5 only) \u2014 base game, SteelBook case, hardcover art book, fine art prints, and collector&#8217;s box packaging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pre-ordering on any platform also unlocks the Skeletal Harbinger and Obsidian Harbinger cosmetic skins at no extra cost.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mortal-shell-2-combat.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mortal Shell II posture-breaking combat with a Shell warrior\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Cold Symmetry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>The Free Open Beta Is Live on Steam Right Now<\/h2>\n<p>You can jump into Mortal Shell II on PC today \u2014 no purchase or pre-order required. A free open beta is live on Steam, and everyone who downloads and plays during the beta period earns the <strong>Flayed Harbinger cosmetic skin<\/strong> that carries into the full release. It is a no-cost way to check whether the revamped stamina-free combat clicks for you before putting money down.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mortal-shell-2-world.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mortal Shell II dark fantasy world with sprawling ruins and hostile landscape\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Cold Symmetry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Getting It in Singapore<\/h2>\n<p>Singapore players can pre-order Mortal Shell II now via the <a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PlayStation Store<\/a>, the Microsoft Store, or <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2584270\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Steam<\/a>. Local SGD pricing on the PS Store and Xbox is to be confirmed \u2014 check each storefront directly for the regional price. The physical Revered Edition for PS5 is available through international retailers for those who prefer a boxed copy.<\/p>\n<p>Soulslike gaming has a dedicated following in Singapore, and Mortal Shell II&#8217;s combination of a full open world, eight build paths, and no stamina-gating makes it one of the more accessible entries in the genre for players who found the first game&#8217;s rhythm punishing. 20 August is one to mark on the calendar. Browse more upcoming <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/game-news\/\">game releases and news<\/a> on GameTrader.SG.<\/p>\n<p><!--GT-SCOUT source=\"Web (English)\" theme=\"Video games\" flags=\"SG\/Asia SGD pricing to be confirmed\"--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cold Symmetry&#8217;s open-world soulslike sequel Mortal Shell II launches 20 August 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC \u2014 and a free Steam beta with an exclusive cosmetic is live right now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":5365,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":[]},"categories":[11],"tags":[94,64,433,124,123],"class_list":["post-5370","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-game-news","tag-action-rpg","tag-ps5","tag-soulslike","tag-steam","tag-xbox-series-x"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mortal-shell-2-header.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p13AlF-1oC","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":3350,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/beast-of-reincarnation-game-freak-august-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":5370,"position":0},"title":"Beast of Reincarnation: Game Freak\u2019s Action RPG Launches 4 August","date":"June 7, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Game Freak\u2019s first action RPG outside Pok\u00e9mon launches 4 August on PS5, Xbox (Game Pass day 1), and PC \u2014 here\u2019s what Singapore fans need to know.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Game Industry News&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bor_hero.jpg?fit=1200%2C682&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":4283,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/avatar-legends-fighting-game-july-23-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":5370,"position":1},"title":"Avatar Legends Fighting Game: July 23 Launch \u2014 Full Roster, DLC Reveal at EVO Tonight","date":"June 27, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game confirms a July 23 launch on PS5, Xbox, and Steam at USD$29.99, with the first Year One DLC character revealed at EVO 2026 tonight.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Game News&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avatar-legends-header.jpg?fit=460%2C215&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":4877,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/palworld-1-0-launch-july-10-2026-2\/","url_meta":{"origin":5370,"position":2},"title":"Palworld 1.0 Launches 10 July &#8212; World Tree Region, PS5 Debut, Free for All Early Access Players","date":"July 4, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Palworld exits early access on 10 July 2026 with a massive 1.0 update: World Tree region, new Pals, PvP, and a PS5 launch. 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