Mortal Shell 2 reveals an open world and 3 playable shells

Ahead of its release later this year Mortal Shell 2 revealed gameplay that showcases its open world along with three playable shells. While Mortal Shell 2 doesn't yet have an official release date, publisher Playstack and developer Cold Symmetry pulled back the curtain on the action RPG, giving fans a better idea of what to expect from the dark fantasy world.

First announced at Summer Game Fest 2025, Mortal Shell 2 is the latest project in Cold Symmetry's development. Previously, the original was being worked on Death shellthe developer has made a name for itself in the action RPG space, with the first game selling over 2 million copies. Now, however, the 30-strong team is looking to take things further with a standalone sequel. While Mortal Shell 2 Cold Symmetry, which caught the attention of many fans during its world premiere trailer last year, is ready to show off more of the game.

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Mortal Shell 2 features open world gameplay, including boss fights

This new look at Mortal Shell 2 comes via a nearly 12-minute gameplay video that reveals more about the combat and open-world design. Highlights include three playable shells. These include Tiel, The Acolyte; Eredrim, the Venerable; and Proxima, The Broodseeker. In addition to looking visually different, players can switch between these shells, each providing different abilities and approaches to battle. As seen in the gameplay trailer, combat will play an important role in the game as many enemies and bosses roam the open world Mortal Shell 2. Fortunately, players can equip a variety of weapons, including melee and ranged options, to better suit their playstyle and the specific situations they may find themselves in. There's also no draining stamina to slow players down, making battles feel more action-packed.

In addition to detailing some of the action RPG's combat options, Cold Symmetry provided an in-depth look at the open world Mortal Shell 2. Notably, the game will feature a much larger world compared to the original Death shellwith the map showing the varied terrain to traverse and the many paths to take. However, the developer is trying to keep the experience “compact” in an effort to “respect the player's time”. In the game's reveal, fans were given an idea of what some of the game's environments will look like. For example, the main character could be seen fighting his way through dilapidated fortresses, fog-filled forests, icy wastelands, and much more. In addition, there are over 60 “hand-crafted” dungeons for players to explore throughout the game, and a fast travel system should help players get around the world.

While exploring the world Mortal Shell 2players will inevitably encounter their fair share of bosses, and several were revealed in the game's recent reveal. In particular, a full boss fight known as Solnir Stillblade was shown to highlight one of Eredrim's abilities, The Venerable. While all the intricacies of the game Shells are likely yet to be revealed, they could prove to be key in getting through some of the game's tougher fights. Additionally, there are multiple weapons to choose from to help take down bosses.

Playstack announces Mortal Shell 2: Revered Edition for PS5

While the release date for Mortal Shell 2 has not been officially announced, players can expect the title to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam later in 2026. Additionally, Playstack revealed Mortal Shell 2: Revered Edition. As noted by the publisher, this is a special physical version that comes in a collector's box and includes an artbook, exclusive steel case and limited edition art prints. It should be mentioned that Revered Edition the game is for PS5 only. Both this special edition and the standard physical edition for PS5 are already available for pre-order, with the Obsidian Harbinger and Skeletal Harbinger skins offered as bonuses.

As an edition Mortal Shell 2 coming up, it will be interesting to see what else is revealed. Fans already know that the game will feature new Shells along with some returning ones from the original Death shell. However, the developer made it clear Mortal Shell 2 is a “fully self-contained sequel”, meaning players don't need to play the first game to get the most out of the experience. With that in mind, gamers looking for a new dark fantasy action RPG should have the upcoming Cold Symmetry game on their radar.