Mortal Shell II is a standalone action-RPG sequel from Playstack and Cold Symmetry, expanding on the original soulslike with faster, unforgiving combat and deeper weapon customization. Players take on the role of the Harbinger, possessing the corpses of fallen warriors scattered across a shattered, ravaged world to unlock their unique strengths and abilities.
The game removes stamina gauges in favor of a more kinetic, chaotic combat style, and features a compact yet richly detailed open world connected by winding footpaths, derelict temples, forbidden forests, icy graves, and citadels carved from bone. Exploration rewards players with new warriors to possess, powerful weaponry, and over 80 dungeons that test the skills and gear gathered along the way.