Massive Interest in the Sequel
The upcoming sequel to the 2020 action RPG Mortal Shell is generating significant buzz ahead of its scheduled release later this year. According to publisher Playstack, the open beta demo for Mortal Shell 2 saw an impressive 250,000 downloads over the course of its first weekend.
Developer Gratitude and Future Prospects
The team at Cold Symmetry expressed their appreciation for the player turnout in an official statement:
«The response to the Mortal Shell 2 Open Beta has been incredible. Seeing new players and longtime fans dive in, feedback, and get excited about what's ahead means a lot to the whole team.»
The studio clarified that the current beta build, which grants access to the game's prologue and a segment of its open world, serves only as a brief preview of what the final product will offer.
Refining the Experience Based on Feedback
Cold Symmetry confirmed that they are actively utilizing player feedback to refine the game before the final launch. The developers are focused on:
- Squashing discovered bugs
- Optimizing gameplay mechanics
- Integrating community suggestions into the full version of the game
Community Reception
While the original Mortal Shell received mixed reviews from Steam users despite positive critical reception, early sentiment for the sequel appears largely optimistic. Many players have taken to forums like Reddit to praise the improvements in gameplay feel compared to its predecessor. Although a precise launch date remains unannounced, the developers intend to release the title within this calendar year. Interested players can still test the game via Steam, though they should be prepared for a substantial 55GB download.