The first game to open the dances at the Summer Games Fest was Mortal Shell II, a new action-RPG from PlayStack and Cold Symmetry which, as you will see from the announcement trailer, is presented as visually spectacular and decidedly ultra-violent. The game is expected in 2026.

Here is the first official information, followed by the announcement trailer and a set of images.

Mortal Shell II is a "dark power fantasy". This standalone action-RPG sequel offers an immersive and interconnected, expansive yet purposefully compact open world, designed to unfold its twisted landscapes and hidden structures while respecting the player's time.

In this single-player title, your journey will be characterized by brutal and high-intensity combat, both melee and ranged, against relentless enemies that demand your full attention and mastery.

You don't need to have played the first Mortal Shell to immerse yourself in the sequel. However, returning players will find the echo of familiar faces, some changed, some forgotten, along with entirely new shells to discover and inhabit.

As in the first game, in Mortal Shell II the dormant forms of the forgotten warriors are scattered throughout the game's devastated world. Once discovered, each shell can be awakened and possessed, unlocking its innate strengths and unique abilities. Evolve your fighting style by harnessing these different powers and unravel their secrets through the discovery of lost memories.

Mortal Shell II's compact open world winds its way along winding paths guarded by desperate and fanatical people. Those who roam are rewarded with new story elements, shells, powerful and strange weapons, power-ups, trivia, and more.

Main features

• No limits - Adrenaline-pumping, high-tension combat (both melee and ranged). With no limit on stamina, players use multiple tactics to destroy the enemy's position and critically strike.
• Expanded Shells - Awaken and inhabit new and new shells, each with innate abilities and hidden stories.
• Standalone Story - A fully self-contained sequel, requiring no prior knowledge of Mortal Shell.
• Cohesive Open World - An open, interconnected landscape of winding paths, over 60 handcrafted dungeons, and twisted dungeons, all designed to respect the player's time.