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Mortal Shell

Original title: Mortal Shell - August 18, 2020
Mortal Shell
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Director:Andrew McLennan-Murray
Studio:Playstack
Stars:Brian Stivale, Bryan J. Olson, Maxim Reston - Full View
Soundtrack:Mortal Shell Soundtrack
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The Game Awards
Game
Best Debut Game
Nominee
2020

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Game Details
Developer
Cold Symmetry
Publisher
Playstack
Studio
Playstack
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Indie
Platforms
PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Release Date
August 18, 2020
Metacritic ScoreMetacritic
76
Game Engine
Unreal Engine 4

Mortal Shell is a ruthless and deep action-RPG that tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world. Your adversaries spare no mercy, with survival demanding superior awareness, precision and instincts. Possess lost warriors, track down hidden sanctums of the devout, and face formidable foes. "Awakening as an empty vessel, you will enter into a shattered and twisted world where the remains of humanity wither and rot. Implored to do the bidding of the mysterious “Dark Father”, you must traverse this tattered landscape and track down hidden sanctums of devout followers. There, in Mortal Shell’s most hallowed grounds, you must overcome formidable foes and harvest the sacred glands. You won’t be truly alone when the dead litter your path: Scattered across this land are the remnant anima of lost warriors who can be inhabited to gain their unique abilities and knowledge of weapons. The Dark Father is desperate for you to complete your task — but to what end? Discover “Shells” to Suit Your Playstyle - The lost remains of defeated warriors are yours to unearth. Awaken these Mortal Shells, occupy their bodies and significantly widen your understanding of different forms of combat. Inhabit a Shell that best fits your style and utilizes their own unique mastery of skills and weapon upgrades. Iron Sharpens Iron - Combat is strategic and deliberate. Survival demands superior awareness, precision and instincts. You must commit your sword only when an opportunity opens. Calculate your parries to unleash devastating counterblows. Non-linear Campaign - Draw your own path across marsh-infested lowlands, through a gargantuan cathedral of obsidian rock, and into an ancient crypt frozen into the crest of a mountain. Deep Upgrade Paths - The stronger your connection to each Mortal Shell grows, the better you can harness their innate talents. Craft unique upgrades, sharpen your blade with acid, and study dark arcane abilities that imbue your attacks with supernatural devastation. Face Haunting Foes - Your path is guarded by desperate adversaries, devoted to inscrutable gods. Behold creatures both pitiable and grotesque, but do not let fear halt your journey. Muster your courage and face them down. Developed by AAA Veterans - Mortal Shell has been developed by a coalition of seasoned veterans with an unbridled passion for the soulslike genre."

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Awards1
The Game Awards
Game
Best Debut Game
The Game Awards
Nominee
2020
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Last updated: 10.07.2026
Business
Budget
Not disclosed
RevenueReported
1 million+ copies sold across all platforms by September 2023
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Official: 1M+ copies across all platforms by Sept 2023. Estimated Steam gross ~$13M-$18M (SteamSpy owners 500k-1M x ~$18 realized price, base $29.99); before the ~30% platform cut, excludes Epic/console. Budget not disclosed.

Time to Beat
Main Story10h
Main + Extras15h
Completionist17h
Language Support
Language
AudioSubUI
English
French
Italian
Spanish (Spain)
German
Portuguese (Portugal)
Korean
Japanese
Chinese (Simplified)
Portuguese (Brazil)
Chinese (Traditional)
Russian
Polish
Spanish (Mexico)
Content Rating
Violence
Drugs
Blood and Gore
PEGI 16
CERO Z
GRAC 19+
USK 16
ESRB M
System Requirements
Minimum
OS:Windows 7 SP1 or newer
CPU:Intel Core i5-4590 (AMD FX 8350) or better
RAM:8 GB RAM
GPU:NVIDIA GTX 970 (AMD Radeon R9 290)
Storage:40 GB available space
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Data aggregated from 3 sources: IGDB, RAWG, Metacritic
Last updated: 10.07.2026