Mortal Shell 2
#31 ▲ +1Release dates by platform
- PC2026
- PS52026
- Xbox Series2026
Last official trailer: 20/08/2026 (4 days ago)
Confirmed for 2026 without a precise date; open beta available since Summer Game Fest 2026.
Mortal Shell 2 is #31 in the HypeTracker ranking, up 1 spot(s) this week, with 16.6 M measured views, including +1.8 M over the last 7 days. Its hype is driven 68% by creator buzz.
This week in the comments
The week is driven by post-beta reactions: a wave of pre-orders and strong enthusiasm, tempered by a handful of voices (often Italian) calling the game derivative. The mood stays largely upbeat despite scattered bug reports and ad complaints.
The beta turns pre-ordering into a reflex
About a dozen comments this week report pre-ordering right after trying the beta, sometimes within hours. Buying now feels like an almost automatic reflex for convinced players.
The Italian split: masterpiece or déjà vu?
Among this week's Italian comments, a vocal minority finds the game boring and overly familiar despite acknowledged gameplay progress. This tension wasn't very visible before the full beta dropped.
Beta bugs: nothing alarming but visible
Menu cursor drift, reset runes, a finicky camera on a scripted bridge: several reports flag technical hiccups without denting overall enthusiasm.
Practical questions: progress, release, content
Several players ask whether beta progress carries over, wonder about the game's length, or whether a caster-type shell exists. A sign of an audience already planning its purchase.
Top reactions and controversies
The physical disc war against Sony
ControversySince the release-date reveal, comments have been flooded by the "No disc, no buy" movement against PlayStation's planned end of physical discs, at times overshadowing the game itself.
A sequel that outclasses the original
Dominant takeSince the announcement, the same verdict keeps coming back: combat, art direction and ambition far exceed the original Mortal Shell, seen as rough but beloved. Many call it a generational leap.
Enemy "magnetism" splits opinion
ControversyEnemy tracking and dodges that seemingly don't work spark debate: some call it unfair hitboxes, others note FromSoftware does the same and defend a design meant to reward aggression.
The fast-travel animation is a sensation
Dominant takeOne detail dominates reactions to the gameplay trailer: the fast-travel animation, called among the most spectacular ever seen in a game and cited constantly as a selling point.
The first game: hidden gem or a flop?
ControversyYou can't discuss the sequel without reopening the debate on the original: some call it underrated and gorgeous, others one of the worst soulslikes they've played.
Behemoth and Paradise Lost light it up
Dominant takeThe metal soundtrack choices (Behemoth for the reveal, Paradise Lost for the release-date trailer) keep coming up as a selling point on their own, praised as rare and bold for a game trailer.
History — sentiment over time
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- Mortal Shell II - Release Date Trailer
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Mortal Shell 2 — quick answers
How many views do Mortal Shell 2's trailers have?
As of 25/08/2026, Mortal Shell 2 totals 16.6 M measured views: 5.3 M from official and media trailers, 11.2 M from creator buzz.
When does Mortal Shell 2 release?
Mortal Shell 2 is expected 2026 on PC · PS5 · Xbox Series.
When was the last official Mortal Shell 2 trailer?
The most recent official video counted for Mortal Shell 2 was published on 20/08/2026 — 4 days ago.
How hyped is Mortal Shell 2?
Mortal Shell 2 ranks #31 of 102 tracked games by measured views, with hype level “Strong”.
Is Mortal Shell 2 worth the hype?
Mortal Shell 2 ranks #31 out of 102 tracked games on HypeTracker, with 16.6 M measured views. Its hype is measured from real views, not claimed. Player-side, comment analysis leans positive (65% positive).
Is Mortal Shell 2's hype dying down?
No — Mortal Shell 2 gained 1.8 M views over the last 7 days and is climbing the ranking.
What do players think of Mortal Shell 2?
Based on an analysis of 17 k YouTube comments, opinion on Mortal Shell 2 currently stands at 65% positive and 20% negative.
Why is Mortal Shell 2 controversial?
The physical disc war against Sony — Since the release-date reveal, comments have been flooded by the "No disc, no buy" movement against PlayStation's planned end of physical discs, at times overshadowing the game itself.