| Release Date | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Platforms | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Developer | Cold Symmetry |
| Publisher | Playstack |
| Metacritic Score | 84 |
Mortal Shell 2 is an ambitious sequel to the first Mortal Shell game by Cold Symmetry. Mortal Shell 2 is an action-adventure, souls-like game that expands on the first game to bring a new experience to the players. The reception to the sequel has been overwhelmingly positive among critics and thousands of Steam reviews from the player base. The success of the game could be felt from the free beta version, which garnered over 8000 players, with 2000 active players every single day. The advance access release of Mortal Shell 2 saw 19,000 players flocking into the game, and an active community sharing their adventure and tips all around.
Should you Play the Original Mortal Shell?
Now, with the million-dollar question, should you play the original Mortal Shell first before moving to the sequel? And the answer is no; you can just start a fresh playthrough of the sequel, and you will understand pretty much everything the game has to offer. Despite Mortal Shell 2 carrying the label of sequel on its sleeve, it holds a standalone position in the franchise, meaning you don’t have to play the first game to understand anything happening in the sequel.
Mortal Shell 2 does come with its own unique storyline and puts a huge makeover to all the gameplay elements from the original to feel new and flow smoothly from the start to the end.
Unlike many typical souls-likes, where you must deal with tough enemies and a stamina bar to maintain the flow of the game. Mortal Shell 2 lets you go all out, as it removes the stamina bar to make the flow of combat feel and act more aggressive, rewarding players who are focused on offensive tactics. The game also hands out plenty of collectible items all geared to make the player feel god-like in combat. Even if you are not into Souls-likes, Mortal Shell 2 differs enough from the genre to give you a new outlook on the Souls-like experience.
We had our time with Mortal Shell 2, exploring every nook and cranny of the game to unearth the secrets deeply buried inside. The game hides many of its secrets and bosses from the player, and so we have attempted here to put together guides that will help you find weapons, Shells, Seals, Tarstones, and other key items to make your build stronger against the toughest foes that lie ahead.
Mortal Shell 2 – Top 11 Things to Know Before Playing
While the game starts off without carrying any significant ties to the original, some of its mechanics might catch you off guard, a common sight to witness in a souls-like. Our team has prepared a guide to help you navigate through the basic complexity of the game to help you make the early session a bit easier. [Read More…]
Mortal Shell 2 – The Complete Combat Guide
Mortal Shell 2 doesn’t offer any damage numbers on its weapons; it’s all about creating a free flow of action that chains perfectly together while at the same time triggering every equipped item to deal the most amount of damage to enemies. We have prepared a guide to help you get a grip on the basics of combat in Mortal Shell 2. [Read More…]
Mortal Shell 2 – All Shells Tier List (Locations & Abilities)
Shells add new unique modifiers to your attack, where the game turns into a class-based playstyle. Here you can choose the shell that gives you more defensive options to tank more hits and release a shockwave of fire to the enemies around you, or you can choose the shell that helps you create minions to distract and engage enemies away from your location. The game features eight different shells, each unique from the others to make your overall build strong. [Read More…]
Mortal Shell 2 – All Sidearm Locations
While the starting sidearm is unique and its shotgun-like blast feels good to use, the later ones can be devastating when you pair them with other sets of items offered by the game. If your current sidearm is not to your liking, the game features 8 different varieties to make your ranged attack feel and deal a load of damage to enemies, whether you want to focus on AOE range or keep it close and personal with single-target bosses. [Read More…]
Mortal Shell 2 – All Melee Weapon Locations
Mortal Shell 2 comes with eight different variants of melee weapons, from ranged spear to up-close dagger and axe. The movement speed differs with each one; if you are following a stack build, you can lean on fast weapons such as a dagger to hit quickly to raise the stack up fast. If you want to focus on damage-heavy, then using a heavy hammer and sword will be more suitable to deal brutal damage. [Read More…]
All Seals in Mortal Shell 2
Seals are a perfect add-on to solidify your gameplay to one style. If you are into parrying, you will find seals geared towards enhancing damage dealing after parrying; the same goes for block, side arms, and a variety of other options to make your gameplay better. Nearly any type of damage dealing you’re fond of, whether Break or Stagger, you will find a seal that complements the playstyle. [Read More…]
All Tarstones in Mortal Shell 2
Tarstones are gems that you socket in your melee weapon or sidearm to get extra bonus effects in your game. Just like seals, they can be moved towards the build you want to create or set up for the game. There are four different types of tarstones found in the game; each one is suitable for a particular build set. [Read More…]
Mortal Shell 2 – All Fainweald Map Fragment Locations
If you are getting lost in Feinworld, which is the very first area in the game, then you will need to unlock the map as soon as possible to pinpoint the activities easily. In a game like Mortal Shell 2, it will not hand out the map right away without having you jump through many hurdles; you need to find and track specific items to obtain the map for this region. [Read More…]
Mortal Shell 2 – How to Summon Night (Hard Difficulty)
If you have a proper build set up and are easily melting common enemies and bosses, then you should take the next best step and prepare yourself for a tough fight with a harder or uber version of the boss. Here in the guide, we take a look at the ways to summon a difficult version of the Night for the battle. [Read More…]
Mortal Shell 2 – Hall of Illusions Walkthrough
Once you enter a region called Hall of Illusion, you can expect to face some puzzles and riddles to end the entire region. Even entering the area requires a bit of puzzle-solving before gaining a chance to enter the area. Our guide helps you figure out all the puzzles in the area and provides a complete boss guide for the boss encounter that awaits at the end of the area. [Read More…]
Mortal Shell 2 – Northern Graveyard Puzzle Solution
The Feeding Ground dungeons can be confusing to many players, as it offers tons of puzzles but also rewards after completion. Even getting to the Feeding Ground dungeon is a puzzle in itself; here we take a look at all the puzzles inside the area and how to get to the dungeon in Mortal Shell 2. [Read More…]
Mortal Shell II – How to Upgrade Tarstones
While on their own, Tarstones can uplift many of the stats in the game for your character, but once upgraded, they will reach a whole new level, increasing the overall efficiency of the build. This guide is about the ways to upgrade the tarstones in Mortal Shell 2. [Read More…]
