Mortal Shell 2 Beta Gets a Warm Welcome with 250,000 Downloads!

The excitement around the sequel to the 2020 action RPG Mortal Shell is palpable, as the open beta for Mortal Shell 2 has just dropped and made a big splash! Over the weekend, the beta was downloaded an impressive 250,000 times, showing just how eager players are for this follow-up, according to the game’s publisher, Playstack.

Developer Cold Symmetry expressed their thrill at the response, stating, “The feedback we’ve received from both new and returning players has been phenomenal. Seeing everyone dive into the game and share their thoughts means the world to us.” It’s clear that the team is taking player input seriously, as they’re already rolling out tweaks based on what players are saying, aiming to refine the gameplay experience ahead of the official launch.

The beta offers players a sneak peek into Mortal Shell 2, featuring the prologue and an initial segment of the open world. However, Cold Symmetry has emphasized that this is just a taste of what’s to come. Players have been quite vocal in their praise over on Steam and Reddit, with many highlighting the improvements from the first game. One user on the r/soulslikes subreddit even mentioned, “I wasn’t a fan of the first one, but this sequel plays SOOOO much better!”

While Mortal Shell received mixed reviews on Steam, critics were generally positive, with one review noting it was “tough and esoteric, if a little uneven.” The buzz surrounding the beta suggests that Mortal Shell 2 may be on track to connect better with fans.

Currently, there’s no official release date for Mortal Shell 2 yet, but the developers plan to launch it later this year. If you’re looking to try out the beta, it’s still available for download on Steam, and it’s worth noting that this demo is quite substantial at 55GB!