What changed in Mortal Shell II in 2026
38 updates · 10 main milestones · Jun 5, 2026 to Sep 5, 2026
- 17 eventsFixed Various Gameplay Bugsbug fix
Multiple issues fixed including traversal problems and enemy behavior.
SteamAdaptive Difficulty (Experimental) IntroducedgameplayMilestoneA new optional setting that adjusts enemy strength based on player performance.
SteamStatus Effects on RipostegameplayStatus effects can now be applied to enemies while they are recovering from a riposte.
SteamGenessa's Augmentation Changebalance changePrevented infinite resolve gain and summoning of Faithful Doubles.
SteamUpdated Fast Travel Iconsui uxSmaller Beacons now show their own icons in the Mether's Breath fast travel menu.
SteamGrisha Summons Adjustmentsbug fixGrisha Summons can no longer be hit by player projectiles and perform fewer attacks.
SteamConsecutive Parry Window ImprovedgameplayWider window for consecutive parries with the Infinite Seal.
SteamCollision Improvements on Lost Childbug fixImproved collision to prevent players from getting stuck or launched.
SteamVolumetric Fog Density AdjustedperformanceVolumetric fog is no longer excessively dense on lower global illumination settings.
SteamFixed Tarstone Durability Issuebug fixFragile Tarstones now properly grant Tarcores when they break.
SteamFixed Harpy Attack Connectionbug fixThe Harpy's frenzied attacks now correctly connect with the player.
SteamSariel's Thornfall Adjustmentsbalance changeNow works in enclosed spaces, prioritizes locked targets, and hits moving targets.
SteamRuk's Dialogue AdjustmentsotherRuk no longer addresses Genessa as the Harbinger and appears at map stations.
Steam - 14 eventsFixed Enemy Tracking and Hit Detectionbug fix
Adjusted enemy tracking and fixed various hit detection issues.
SteamImproved Exploration FlowgameplayNew Beacons added and exploration adjustments made for better pacing.
SteamImproved Riposte Mechanicsquality of lifeMilestoneRiposte damage now scales with enemy health and has consistent invulnerability windows.
SteamIntroduction of Fragile Tarstonesnew contentA new class of Tarstone that breaks after losing durability and yields a tarcore.
SteamFixed Getting Stuck Issuesbug fixResolved various locations where players could become trapped.
SteamFixed Softlocks and Save Issuesbug fixMilestoneAddressed multiple softlocks and save file issues.
SteamEgon's Stone Addednew contentRevive at the entrance of a dungeon at the cost of its durability, preventing Gloom loss.
SteamFixed Story and Dialogue Issuesbug fixCorrected various dialogue and scene issues across the game.
SteamChanges to Glimpses and Tarcores Economybalance changeMilestoneGlimpses and Tarcores are now infinite resources, allowing upgrades in a single playthrough.
SteamMether's Severance Respec Itemnew contentAllows players to sever their bond with a Shell and reset it.
Steam - 1 eventMortal Shell II Now Available Worldwidedlc releaseMilestone
Mortal Shell II is now available digitally on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox after almost four years of development.
Steam - 1 eventMortal Shell II Advanced Access Releasedlc releaseMilestone
Mortal Shell II is now available for players who pre-ordered the Devout Edition, allowing access up to 72 hours before the general release.
Steam - 4 eventsDevout Edition Pre-order Announcementdlc releaseMilestone
Pre-order the Devout Edition to play Mortal Shell II up to three days early and receive eight special Obsidian Shell Skins.
SteamMortal Shell II Release Date Announcementnew contentMilestoneMortal Shell II is launching Worldwide on August 20.
SteamStandard Edition Pricing AnnouncementshopStandard edition pricing set at $49.99 / €49.99 / £39.99.
Steam - 1 eventMortal Shell II Open Beta Launchnew contentMilestone
Access to the opening Prologue and early section of the game's open world.
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