Geoff Keighley kicked off Summer Game Fest 2025 with the announcement of Mortal Shell 2. Cold Symmetry's Soulslike is due out at some point in 2026 across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S.

Today, during Summer Game Fest, Mortal Shell 2 was announced with a trailer that made me miss the days of E3 circa 2008 or 2010. The dark and twisted souls-like is coming to PC and consoles in 2026.

2020's Mortal Shell was the debut game from developer Cold Symmetry. The small team put out an impressive Soulslike game that found itself a dedicated audience. Our review said, "From a purely ...

Mohsen Baqery is a Guide Staff Writer from Turkey. With a passion for gaming that borders on obsession, Mohsen thrives on guiding fellow gamers through the most challenging obstacles while exploring ...

Mohsen Baqery is a Guide Staff Writer from Turkey. With a passion for gaming that borders on obsession, Mohsen thrives on guiding fellow gamers through the most challenging obstacles while exploring ...

Developer Cold Symmetry jumpstarted Summer Game Fest Live with the first trailer for Mortal Shell II, a sequel to Mortal Shell with what looks like an equal amount of gruesome imagery. The game is ...

It’s abundantly clear that Mortal Shell aims to pay homage to the Dark Souls games. This is evident by the moody atmosphere, its nearly identical combat, and even the UI. But this game actually does a ...

Well snap. Greatly underrated indie Souls-like Mortal Shell is getting a full-fat, full-sugar sequel and honestly, I’m absolutely here for it. Anchored by the same grand gothic design that defined the ...

Mortal Shell 2 is a new game that intends to improve on various aspects of the original game. According to the developers, it'll feature unrestricted action with a strong sense of adrenaline and focus ...

TL;DR: Mortal Shell 2, announced at Summer Game Fest 2025, is a standalone dark fantasy action-RPG sequel featuring adrenaline-charged, stamina-free combat, deep weapon upgrades, and an interconnected ...

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