Mortal Shell
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PlayStation Store Update Worldwide August 25, 2026
Sony's PlayStation Store has received its weekly update, adding new content, games, and add-ons for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR owners. The update includes titles like Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition and Signalis, alongside a variety of other new releases and digital store additions across major regions.
How to get Mortal Shell 2 Tarcores
This guide explains how to obtain Tarcores in Mortal Shell 2, a crucial resource for fully upgrading Tarstones. Tarcores are collected from the Tarforge outlet after upgrading Tarstones, and players will need to complete New Game Plus multiple times to acquire enough for all upgrades.
How to upgrade Tarstones in Mortal Shell 2
This guide details how to upgrade Tarstones in Mortal Shell 2, explaining that upgrades to level one are passive with XP, while level two requires 100 Coins at the Tarforge after giving Etching Needles to Franz. Level three upgrades require a level two Tarstone, enough XP, and six Tarcores at the Tarforge. It's noted that players cannot upgrade all Tarstones in a single playthrough.
Where to find the Slayer Seal - Mortal Shell 2
This guide explains how to find the Slayer Seal in Mortal Shell 2, a powerful item that makes the game easier by enabling Sidearms to deal Break Damage and providing Health and Resolve regain on Ripostes. However, using the Slayer Seal disables achievements. The article suggests that players who are not struggling may not need to use it, recommending weapon upgrades and farming Glimpse as alternatives.
Mortal Shell 2 interactive map via Shackmaps
An interactive map for Mortal Shell 2 has been released by Shackmaps, detailing the locations of weapons, shells, Tarstones, and quest items. The map also includes beacons, dungeons, and upgrade materials to assist players in their journey through Fallgrim. Shackmaps allows users to suggest and create custom pins on their maps.
I Can’t Believe I Missed Mortal Shell 2’s Best Item, Silly Me
This article details the importance of the Vatra's Seal in Mortal Shell 2, an early-game item that significantly trivializes combat by hardening the player's body to nullify damage and act as an animation cancel. The author expresses regret for missing this item during their playthrough, highlighting that it cannot be reacquired after leaving the prologue area. Developer Cold Symmetry has also released a patch that nerfs bosses and increases gold found in the world.
How to use the catapult & where the Makeshift Projectile hits - Mortal Shell 2
This guide explains how to use the catapult in Mortal Shell 2, located in the Ruins of Mammon. Players must first find the Makeshift Projectile, which is located on a destroyed bridge, and then place it in the catapult to launch it. The projectile hits the southern part of the map, destroying an illusory wall to reveal the Alchemist's Workshop.
Mortal Shell 2 Players Really Hate Those Bear Traps, And So Do I
Players of Mortal Shell 2 are expressing significant frustration with the game's bear traps, which are frequently encountered in various areas and during combat. Despite the game's challenging enemies and bosses, the bear traps are highlighted as a particularly aggravating element by the community and the author. Mortal Shell 2 is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a recent update addressing boss difficulty and in-game economy.
The best order to battle all the Mortal Shell 2 bosses
This guide details the optimal order to defeat the ten major bosses in Mortal Shell, along with several mini-bosses and dungeon encounters. It outlines the locations of each boss and provides a recommended progression path, particularly for the late-game bosses found in the Unfound Path.
"We ended up kind of cornered there": Mortal Shell 2 devs say they didn't intend to "lock everybody out" by disabling achievements for Slayer Seal "easy mode" users
Mortal Shell 2 developers Cold Symmetry have addressed player complaints regarding the disabling of Steam achievements for those using the Slayer Seal 'easy mode'. They explained that the intention was to offer a separate set of achievements for this mode, but technical limitations with the disc version prevented this. The team may introduce new accessibility tools or achievements in future post-launch content.
UK software sales chart for the week ending August 22, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia, Tomodachi Life, and Mario Kart in the top 5
The UK software sales chart for the week ending August 22, 2026, shows EA Sports FC 26 reclaiming the top spot. Nintendo titles remain strong, with Pokemon Pokopia and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream at #2 and #3, and Mario Kart World at #5. Mortal Shell II entered the top 5 at #4.
How to get your Shell back in Mortal Shell 2
This guide explains how to recover your Shell in Mortal Shell 2 after losing it in combat. While the initial tutorial Shell, Harros, is permanently lost after a specific cutscene, all subsequent Shells can be retrieved by visiting Beacons or by performing melee attacks as the Harbinger. Recovering a Shell restores it to full health and refills abilities.
Steam Week in Review: A touch of AI is all it takes to trigger backlash, as a promising new indie falls afoul of slop…
Vapor World: Over The Mind, a Soulslike Metroidvania, faced significant backlash on Steam due to its use of generative AI in cutscenes, leading to a surge of negative reviews. Developer Alive Inc has since replaced the AI-generated content, with director Young Kim acknowledging the hasty judgment and promising to improve. The incident highlights audience intolerance for AI shortcuts in game development, even as South Korea shows high AI optimism.
Mortal Shell 2 Has One Gameplay Loop I Can’t Stop Thinking About
Mortal Shell 2's Tarstones offer a deep customization system that creates an addictive gameplay loop, enhancing the Soulslike combat and exploration. This system, which functions similarly to Elden Ring's Talismans, allows for extensive build crafting and encourages experimentation with synergies between different effects. The article highlights how Tarstones encourage players to constantly reconsider their strategies and builds, making the game compelling even beyond the initial playthrough.
Mortal Shell II Review | TheXboxHub
Mortal Shell II offers a brutal and satisfying Souls-like combat experience with a unique shell-swapping mechanic and a variety of weapons, including firearms. While the game features a decaying world aesthetic and solid sound design, it is hampered by persistent camera issues and some enemy design similarities. The story involves recovering stolen 'Ova' for the Undermether, and the game is now available on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several members of the gaming team shared their weekend plans, with many focusing on recovery or continuing to play games like Mortal Shell 2 and STALKER 2. Others are exploring new titles such as Sandustry and CleanFall, with anticipation for Gamescom next week.
Evening Reading - August 21, 2026
This is the final full Evening Reading before Gamescom, with the author departing for Germany to cover the event. The article rounds up recent gaming news including Take-Two Interactive's subpoena for the GTA 6 leaker, Marvel's Wolverine going gold, and updates on Call of Duty, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and Dead by Daylight. It also highlights new game maps, download deals, and a look at the Metal Gear Solid series.
First Mortal Shell 2 balance patch stacks the deck for players: refunds for anyone who wasted Glimpses, bosses nerfed,…
Developer Cold Symmetry has released the first major balance patch for Mortal Shell 2, focusing on player buffs, enemy nerfs, and quality-of-life improvements. The patch addresses the game's resource economy, refunding players who spent Glimpses on Shell maps and increasing Gold drops. Several enemies and bosses have been nerfed, while certain weapons and Tarstones have been buffed.
Mortal Shell 2’s Latest Update Alleviates One Of The Game’s Biggest Headaches
Developer Cold Symmetry has released Balance Patch 1 for Mortal Shell 2, addressing several player-cited issues. The update significantly increases gold drops from enemies, reduces the cost of smelting weapons, and restores enemy HP values to their beta state. The patch is available on PC, with console versions coming soon.
Your Mortal Shell 2 Weapons Don’t Have To Get You Killed
This guide provides tips and tricks for optimizing combat settings in Mortal Shell 2 to improve player experience. It details how adjusting 'Target Steering,' 'Enable Free Aim,' 'Auto Pick Up Gold,' and 'Camera Style' can make combat more responsive and less punishing.
