Is Mortal Shell 2 Worth It in 2026?

8.5/10

A monumental sequel that trades the original's compact gauntlet for a genuinely interconnected open world — and mostly pulls it off. Melee-first combat with eight distinct Shells gives it an identity no other souls-like has this year.

Pros

  • ✅ Eight Shells with genuinely different playstyles, three fully upgradeable per run
  • ✅ Interconnected open world praised across launch coverage
  • ✅ Press consensus strongly positive (RPS called it a 'monumental heavy metal sequel')
  • ✅ Creative difficulty levers instead of a settings menu

Cons

  • ❌ Steam user score sits at 'Mostly Positive' (74%), below the press consensus
  • ❌ Slayer Seal assist disabling achievements sparked a launch-week backlash
  • ❌ Steep minimum PC spec (RTX 2060 SUPER, 70 GB SSD)

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