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Updated · Push Square · Jul 8Mortal Shell 2 Sets August 20 PS5 Release at $49.99, Offering 3-Day Early Access
3 articles · Updated · Push Square · Jul 8Summary
- August 20 is the confirmed PS5 launch date for Mortal Shell 2, with PS Store pre-orders now open at £44.99/$49.99.
- A Devout Edition costs £49.99/$59.99 and adds 72-hour early access plus an Obsidian skin set covering all eight Shells.
- Cold Symmetry is pitching the game as a standalone sequel with faster combat, deeper weapon upgrades and free exploration in a compact open world.
- The release lands a few weeks before the crowded September schedule, while the original Mortal Shell is discounted 90% to £2.49/$2.99 on PS Store.
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After a $168M buyout, is Mortal Shell II's launch a creative milestone or a high-stakes test for its new publisher? By removing the stamina bar, is Mortal Shell II evolving the Soulslike genre or abandoning its core challenge?