Mortal Shell II Release Date & Launch Times
Mortal Shell II launches Thursday, August 20, 2026 — one synchronized global unlock at 10:00 AM Pacific across PC (Steam), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, priced at $49.99 / €49.99 / £39.99. Devout Edition players have been in since August 17 via 72-hour advanced access.
Unlock Time by Region
| Los Angeles (PT) | 10:00 AM · Aug 20 |
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| New York (ET) | 1:00 PM · Aug 20 |
| São Paulo (BRT) | 2:00 PM · Aug 20 |
| London (BST) | 6:00 PM · Aug 20 |
| Berlin / Paris (CEST) | 7:00 PM · Aug 20 |
| Warsaw / Zagreb (CEST) | 7:00 PM · Aug 20 |
| Tokyo (JST) | 2:00 AM · Aug 21 |
| Sydney (AEST) | 3:00 AM · Aug 21 |
Editions
| Standard — $49.99 | Base game. Pre-orders added the Skeletal and Obsidian Harbinger skins. |
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| Devout Edition (digital) | Up to 72 hours of advanced access (from Aug 17, 9:00 AM ET) plus the Obsidian Shell skin set. |
| Revered Edition (physical) | Collector package: SteelBook, art book, fine art prints and bonus skins. The physical disc is PS5-exclusive. |
What to Do Before Launch
- Preload the 70 GB install onto an SSD — check the full system requirements.
- Read the combat primer: the posture system replaces stamina and punishes first-game habits.
- Skim the open-beta walkthrough — the opening region is the same route at launch.
- Pick a launch Shell on the Shell tier list.
Release FAQ
When does Mortal Shell II come out?
August 20, 2026 — a simultaneous worldwide unlock at 10:00 AM Pacific on Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. It is a full release, not early access.
How do I play early?
The digital Devout Edition included up to 72 hours of advanced access, which began August 17 at 9:00 AM ET. Standard Edition unlocks only at the global launch time.
Can I preload?
Yes — preload is live on all platforms ahead of the unlock. Plan for the full 70 GB on an SSD; the SSD is a hard requirement, not a recommendation.
Is there a Switch 2 or PS4 version?
No. The confirmed platforms are PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only.