Unexpected Pre-order Surge

While physical media for consoles remains a point of discussion for the future, many gamers are still eager to secure disc-based copies of upcoming titles. Mortal Shell 2, the highly anticipated souls-like sequel, is currently facing a significant supply challenge. Prospective buyers looking to secure the premium physical version for PlayStation 5 have found that initial stock has been completely exhausted well ahead of the game's August 20 release.


Developer Response and Availability

Developer Cold Symmetry and publisher Playstack issued a statement on social media confirming that interest in the physical PS5 version significantly surpassed their initial projections. The team expressed their regrets regarding the situation:


«We sincerely apologize if you were planning on preordering the Revered Edition and it is no longer available in your territory. Due to Mortal Shell II's release date of August 20, and the manufacturing time required to replenish stock, there is a very low chance of additional physical copies becoming available before the game's release.»

The developers are currently in discussions with their distribution partners to evaluate whether further production runs are feasible. However, they emphasized that there is no formal guarantee that additional units will be manufactured following the game's launch.


Details on the Revered Edition

The stock shortage exclusively affects the $70 Revered Edition for PlayStation 5. This collector-focused package includes several premium items, such as:

  • A specially designed collector's tuck-in box
  • A limited-edition steelbook case
  • Exclusive fine art prints
  • A physical artbook

Major retailers, including Best Buy and GameStop, currently list this specific edition as unavailable. It is important to note that the standard physical edition of the game remains available for pre-order at a $50 price point, though it does not include the additional physical collectibles found in the Revered Edition.


About the Game

Mortal Shell 2 continues the unique mechanics established in the original 2020 title, where players utilize different "shells" to dynamically shift their combat style. For those eager to jump into the action early, an open beta is currently available on Steam. Players who complete the demo will unlock an exclusive "Flayed Harbinger" skin and gain the ability to bypass the prologue once the full version of the game is released.