Advanced Access LiveReleases Aug 20, 2026
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Possess fallen warriors and master their distinct combat styles across a compact, interconnected open world. Break enemy posture, wield brutal sidearms, and dethrone false gods without a stamina bar holding you back.

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Mortal Shell II official release date trailerOfficial Media · 2026Release Date TrailerWitness the ravaged world01 / FIELD RECORD
01Releases Aug 20, 2026
02Advanced Access Live
038 Playable Shells
043 Launch Platforms
0592% Positive Beta Reviews

Start Here

Choose your path through the ravaged world.

Four records for your first hours as the Harbinger.

01First steps

Beginner Guide

Learn hardening, healing, exploration, early upgrades, and the combat fundamentals needed to survive your opening hours.

02Possession

Shells & Builds

Compare all playable Shells, understand their strengths, and choose upgrades that fit your combat style.

03Arsenal

Weapons & Upgrades

Find weapons and sidearms, understand upgrade paths, and assemble loadouts for difficult encounters.

04The world

Bosses & Exploration

Prepare for major bosses, locate Tarstones, uncover hidden routes, and travel efficiently.

Field Index

Everything the world refuses to tell you.

Verified records, practical routes, and focused answers. No filler.

I

Begin

Release DateLaunch and access timesOpen BetaAccess, rewards, carry-overDemoDownload and system needsGuideEssential survival manual
II

Master

Achievement GuideMissables and completionBeta TeleportMarrow Keep travelBeta Fast TravelBeacon travel explainedTarstone LocationsFind every combat stone
III

Possess

CharactersHarbinger, allies, enemiesNew ShellsAbilities and playstyles
IV

Choose

Devout EditionAdvanced Access and skinsRevered EditionPhysical collector contentsPS5Store, features, performancePCRequirements and settingsXboxSeries X|S launch detailsPSNEditions and beta access
V

Watch & Decide

ReviewCombat, world, performanceMetacriticCurrent score trackingTrailerOfficial videos in orderTrailer SongMusic credit statusCheatOfficial cheat status

Tools & Map

Use the hub before you start your run.

Route planning, weapon filtering, and source checks live beside every major first-hour need.

Walkthrough hub

Beginner flow, prologue checkpoints, and practical boss prep.

Shell roster

Compare abilities, passives, and build roles in one quick pass.

Tarstone map

Find all known Tarstone routes and nearby beacons.

Release status

Keep beta carry-over, editions, and platform updates in one place.

FAQ

Quick answers.

When the launch window is busy, jump to the highest-confidence answers first.

When is Mortal Shell II release date?

The worldwide Standard Edition release is August 20, 2026 on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

How many playable Shells are in the full game?

The official launch list is 8 playable Shells.

Does Open Beta progress carry into launch?

Most progression does not fully transfer; only a small set of launch rewards and skip conditions may carry forward.

Can I confirm beta rewards in this site?

Only when official platform pages and community evidence match. The beta section is marked as time-sensitive.

Updates

Recent patch notes and launch tracking.

What changed, what is live, and what to expect next.

Release2026-08-20

Mortal Shell II launch opens

Global launch starts for Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. New boss and map progression gates are now stable.

Access2026-08-15

Advanced Access status finalized

Advanced Access window closes after review; launch rewards table and carry-over rules are now reflected on the official launch guide.

Map2026-08-10

Tarstone route quality pass

Main Tarstone routes were verified against beacon positions and hidden side paths used by high-level grinders.

Build2026-08-05

Shell comparison and build updates

Shell passives and role markers are aligned with latest notes for easier build choices during first run planning.

Media

Official and community media to speed up your prep.

Short videos and visual references for your first 10 hours.

Patch Clip2026-08-12

Advanced access end-screen notes

Key build and survivability notes shown during the latest progress checkpoint.

Open media Community2026-08-08

Tarstone travel breakdown

Community route notes on efficient travel and hidden beacon use.

Open media Guide Stream2026-08-03

Beginner shell progression run

Walkthrough clip from base entry fights to first boss pacing.

Open media Trailer2026-07-02

Launch Trailer

Full cinematic showing the core combat loop and the dark setting.

Open media

Know the enemy

What is Mortal Shell II?

Mortal Shell II is a standalone dark-fantasy action RPG developed by Cold Symmetry. Possess distinct warrior Shells and explore a dense, interconnected world filled with hostile creatures, hidden structures, and false gods.

Combat removes the traditional stamina restriction and emphasizes posture breaks, critical strikes, sidearms, and extensive weapon upgrades. Every Shell supports a different approach to surviving the ruins.

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01
Developer
Cold Symmetry
02
Publisher
Playstack
03
Platforms
Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
04
Genre
Dark Fantasy Action RPG
05
Release Date
August 20, 2026
06
Playable Shells
8
07
World
Interconnected Open World

Arise, Harbinger

Their flesh is your weapon.

From your first possession to hidden Tarstones and endgame encounters, the field archive is ready when you are.

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