Cold Symmetry · Full Release (Aug 20, 2026)
Mortal Shell II Guide & Database
Mortal Shell II guide: release times, all Shells and weapons, boss walkthroughs, beacons, achievements and editions — updated through launch week.
Official Trailer What is Mortal Shell II?
Mortal Shell II is a action-rpg (soulslike) by Cold Symmetry, available on PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X|S. The standalone sequel launches worldwide on August 20, 2026 (10:00 AM PT unlock) at $49.99, with the Devout Edition granting up to 72 hours of advanced access from August 17. You possess discarded warrior Shells — Harros, Tiel, Proxima and more — pair them with interchangeable weapons, and fight through a ravaged open world of beacons and false gods. Start with the release-time table, the boss guides and the open-beta walkthrough that carries into launch.
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Get Started in 5 Steps
- Know your unlock time: the game goes live Aug 20 at 10:00 AM PT — check your region on the release-time table.
- Claim Harros early: your first Shell is waiting past Forlorn Village — the opening walkthrough takes you there.
- Learn hardening, not dodging: the posture system replaces stamina — read the combat primer before your first boss.
- Cleanse beacons as you go: all seven beta beacons count toward an achievement — route on the beacon list.
- Pick a Shell that fits: compare Harros, Tiel, Proxima and Eredrim on the Shell tier list.
Tools & Live Data
Release Times
Exact unlock time in your region, preload and editions.
TIERShell Tier List
Harros, Tiel, Proxima, Eredrim — ranked for launch.
TIERWeapon Tier List
Every confirmed weapon with locations.
BOSSBoss Guides
Tar Golem, Arbiter of Flesh, Magdalena and beyond.
DATAPlayer Count
Live Steam player count and launch-day peak.
SPECSSystem Requirements
70 GB SSD, RTX 2060 Super minimum — full specs.
Full Guide Index
Guides
- Mortal Shell II Achievements: Beta List and Launch Tracker — All 9 open-beta demo achievements with exact unlock conditions — and how the separate launch achievement list is being tracked from August 20.
- Mortal Shell II Beacons: All 7 in the Opening Region — Every beacon in the Mortal Shell II opening region — the full cleanse route from Disciple Grotto to Magdalena Glade, and the achievement that requires all seven in one save.
- Mortal Shell II Beginner Guide: First Hours Done Right — How to start Mortal Shell II: claiming Harros, reading the posture system, when to harden, and the beta-proven route through the opening region.
- Mortal Shell II Bosses: Every Confirmed Fight — All confirmed Mortal Shell II bosses — Tar Golem, the Great Arbiter of Flesh and Magdalena from the opening region — with strategy links, updated as launch bosses are verified.
- Mortal Shell II Keys & Locations: What Is Verified So Far — Key items and locations in Mortal Shell II — the verified beta finds (Axe and Dagger chest, Ovum, Corrupted Statues) and the launch keys being confirmed now.
- Mortal Shell II Editions: Standard vs Devout vs Revered — Every Mortal Shell II edition compared — prices, the 72-hour advanced access, Obsidian Shell skins, the PS5-only physical Revered Edition and pre-order bonuses.
- Mortal Shell II Combat: Posture, Hardening and No Stamina Bar — How Mortal Shell II combat actually works — the posture system that replaces stamina, hardening timings, and the habits that beta play rewarded.
- Mortal Shell II Magdalena: Lady of the Woods Boss Guide — Magdalena, the Lady of the Woods — the opening region final boss past the Corrupted Gate: how to reach her through Sunken Village and what the fight rewards.
- Mortal Shell II Open Beta Walkthrough (Launch Route Reference) — The full open-beta route — Forlorn Village to Magdalena — with every beacon, both Shells, the Axe and Dagger chest and all 9 demo achievements. The same region opens the full game.
- Mortal Shell II Sunken Village: Arenas, Candles and the Chest — How to clear Sunken Village — the arena, the three candles, the chest, its beacon, and why this stretch gates the Magdalena fight.
- Mortal Shell II Tar Golem: How to Beat the First Boss — Tar Golem strategy — what the fight expects, the win/lose cutscene quirk, the achievement that only a kill unlocks, and what to do before entering.
Latest News
- 2026-08-18Advanced access is live for Devout Edition players; SteamDB logged a 19,242-player 24h peak ahead of the Aug 20 global unlock.
- 2026-08-1772-hour advanced access begins (9:00 AM ET) for Devout Edition buyers on all platforms.
- 2026-08-01Open beta wraps: opening region through Magdalena, Lady of the Woods, with 9 standalone demo achievements.
- 2026-06-06Release date trailer confirms August 20, 2026 and the Devout/Revered editions; pre-orders open with Skeletal and Obsidian Harbinger skins.
FAQ
When does Mortal Shell II release?
August 20, 2026, unlocking simultaneously worldwide at 10:00 AM Pacific (1:00 PM Eastern, 6:00 PM UK). Devout Edition buyers got up to 72 hours of advanced access starting August 17. Full regional table on our release page.
Is Mortal Shell II co-op or multiplayer?
No. Mortal Shell II is a single-player game — the Steam listing carries no co-op or multiplayer category. The searches about co-op stem from the first game's community wishlist, not any announced mode.
Is Mortal Shell II on Game Pass?
No day-one Game Pass release has been announced. The game launched as a standard paid title ($49.99) on Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. If that changes post-launch we will note it here.
About This Site
Mortal Shell II Guide is an independent fan resource for Mortal Shell II players. We track launch updates, verify boss routes and item locations against the live game, and keep every table dated so you can spend less time searching and more time playing.