Mortal Shell 2
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Release dates by platform
- PC2026
- PS52026
- Xbox Series2026
Last official trailer: 20/08/2026 (49 days ago)
Confirmed for 2026 without a precise date; open beta available since Summer Game Fest 2026.
Mortal Shell 2 is #17 in the HypeTracker ranking, steady this week, with 32.3 M measured views, including +510 k over the last 7 days. Its hype is driven 82% by creator buzz.
This week in the comments
A quiet, build-focused week: the community trades tips, builds and post-launch experiences rather than engaging in the big controversies of prior months. Overall tone stays positive, with scattered arguments about difficulty and a persistent undercurrent of trolling.
Sariel finally embraced as a top-tier shell
After a spike fix, several commenters (roughly 10% of the week's comments) call Sariel their new favorite, especially via the Thornfall build that 'clears whole areas.'
Debate over the game's difficulty
A share of comments (about 15%) call the game too easy compared to Elden Ring, while a minority cite frustrating bosses like Sir Isaac or the final boss.
Build sharing and technical tips
Many comments (roughly 20%) trade farming tips, stone combos and hidden mechanics, showing a community still engaged post-launch.
Lingering criticism of hitboxes and level design
A hard core of dissatisfied commenters (under 10%) keeps pointing to sloppy hitboxes and a disappointing final boss, a theme recurring since launch.
Top reactions and controversies
The physical discs battle against Sony
ControversyA wave of copy-pasted comments flooded trailers for weeks demanding physical discs, turning some videos into anti-Sony rallies rather than game discussions.
The dramatic improvement over the first game
Dominant takeThe most consistent theme since the announcement: the community celebrates a massive quality leap over Mortal Shell 1, praising art direction, gameplay and studio ambition.
Difficulty seen as too lenient for the genre's standards
ControversyPart of the community praises a finally accessible soulslike, while another regrets a lack of challenge and a loss of identity compared to FromSoftware standards.
Removal of the stamina bar hailed as a revolution
Dominant takeOne of the most frequently praised points across the corpus: players love chaining attacks and dodges without stamina management, seen as refreshing for the genre.
The community's absurdist humor (cake armor, memes)
Dominant takeA massive meme wave around Proxima's 'cake' armor and recurring jokes shows a playful, good-natured community, especially around launch.
Enthusiasm for the trailers' metal soundtrack
Dominant takeBehemoth, Paradise Lost, Rotting Christ: the trailers' music choices keep coming back as a strong selling point and a shared source of community pride.
History — sentiment over time
- Mortal Shell II - Release Date Trailer
- Mortal Shell II - Beta Available Now Trailer
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Mortal Shell 2 — quick answers
How many views do Mortal Shell 2's trailers have?
As of 09/10/2026, Mortal Shell 2 totals 32.3 M measured views: 5.8 M from official and media trailers, 26.5 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 — 49 days ago.
How hyped is Mortal Shell 2?
Mortal Shell 2 ranks #17 of 83 tracked games by measured views, with hype level “Moderate”.
Is Mortal Shell 2 worth the hype?
Mortal Shell 2 ranks #17 out of 83 tracked games on HypeTracker, with 32.3 M measured views. Its hype is measured from real views, not claimed. Player-side, comment analysis leans positive (80% positive).
Is Mortal Shell 2's hype dying down?
Mortal Shell 2's hype is steady: 510 k views gained over the last 7 days, ranking position mostly unchanged.
What do players think of Mortal Shell 2?
Based on an analysis of 21 k YouTube comments, opinion on Mortal Shell 2 currently stands at 80% positive and 5% negative.
Why is Mortal Shell 2 controversial?
The physical discs battle against Sony — A wave of copy-pasted comments flooded trailers for weeks demanding physical discs, turning some videos into anti-Sony rallies rather than game discussions.