Playstack and Cold Symmetry have showcased Mortal Shell II in never-before-seen detail with its long-awaited Gameplay Reveal. The stunning 12-minute in-game video captures three of the game’s titular Shells as they each embark on a uniquely treacherous path through Mortal Shell II’s immersive open-world.

Watch the Mortal Shell II | Official Gameplay Reveal here and download assets here.

Unlike with the game’s predecessor, which was contained within the cold marshy patches of Fallgrim, Mortal Shell II breaks free across a compact open-world; dark and exotic and densely populated by hostilities who fester within its twisted, interconnected landforms.

The Official Gameplay Reveal depicts three playable Shells (Tiel, The Acolyte; Eredrim, The Venerable; and Proxima, The Broodseeker), who each carve a unique trail through the game’s world, demonstrating their own eclectic approach to combat, as well as the local cultures of monstrosities who zealously guard each path.

• Tiel, The Acolyte

• Eredrim, The Venerable

• Proxima, The Broodseeker

The gameplay video marks the first official showcase from the Mortal Shell II team since opening the show at Summer Game Fest 2025 with its pulverising announcement trailer, which was watched by more than 15 million people worldwide. It also kick-starts a major global marketing campaign that runs through the summer, culminating in the game’s worldwide release on PS5 later in the year.

Key Features

• No Restraints
  Adrenaline-charged, high-stakes combat (both melee and ranged). Unrestricted by stamina, players exploit multiple tactics to shatter enemy posture and strike critically.
• Expanded Shells
  Awaken and inhabit new and returning Shells, each with innate abilities and hidden histories.
• Standalone Story
  A fully self-contained sequel—no prior knowledge of Mortal Shell required 
• Compact Open World
  An open interconnected landscape of winding paths, 60+ handcrafted dungeons, and twisted structures, all designed to respect the player’s time.

Publisher Playstack has also announced Mortal Shell II: Revered Edition, a special collector’s physical version for PlayStation 5 only, featuring a comprehensive Artbook, Exclusive SteelBook®, Limited Edition Fine Art Prints, all presented in a special Collector’s Box.

Pre-orders for Mortal Shell II: Revered Edition are now live in participating retailers, along with pre-orders for the standard physical edition. Those who pre-order will receive two exclusive Harbinger skins (Obsidian Harbinger and Skeletal Harbinger). Mortal Shell II: Revered Edition will release on PS5 later in 2026.