Worldwide retail release verified August 20, 2026. Devout Edition Advanced Access has ended and is now edition history.
| Item | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Current status | Officially released worldwide | Access depends on the retail entitlement and region on your account. |
| Steam unlock | August 20 at 13:00:01 UTC | Steam app 2584270 changed to released at this timestamp. |
| Advanced Access | Ended; historical Devout benefit | Up-to-72-hour early window closed with general release. |
Release timeline
| Edition or build | Status on Aug 20 | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition | Released | Full retail game. |
| Devout Edition | Released; Advanced Access ended | Full game plus eight Obsidian Shell skins; early timing is historical. |
| Open Beta | Separate free download | Opening hours with limited rewards and reset progression. |
| Revered Edition | Sold out in most territories | Physical PS5 collector edition. |
Do not launch the beta by mistake
On Steam the retail game is app 2584270 and the Open Beta is app 4711740 — separate installations. The beta store pages state that currency, weapons, Shells, and collectibles reset; qualifying beta play instead grants the Flayed Harbinger cosmetic and can unlock a prologue-skip option.
PC players
The released Steam minimum is substantially higher than an older retail-store snapshot: i7-10700K or Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB RAM, RTX 2060 Super 8 GB or RX 6600 8 GB, DirectX 12, 70 GB, and an SSD.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play Mortal Shell 2 now?
Yes. The game is officially released worldwide. Access depends on the retail entitlement and region attached to your Steam, PlayStation, or Xbox account.
Why does the store still say Pre-Order?
Storefront HTML and platform-client entitlements update at different times. Refresh the client, check your library and region, and contact support before buying again.
Does Devout Edition still provide early access?
No. The Advanced Access window ended with general release. Devout still includes its cosmetics.
Sources used for this page
| Type | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Official | Mortal Shell II official site | checked Aug 20, 2026 |
| Official | Playstack release date announcement | checked Aug 20, 2026 |
| Data | SteamDB release-state record for app 2584270 | checked Aug 20, 2026 |