Publisher Playstack and developer Cold Symmetry released an open beta for Mortal Shell 2, their new standalone sequel to their hit action RPG.

Here’s a rundown on the new beta, plus a trailer:

The Mortal Shell II Open Beta provides access to the opening Prologue of the main game, as well as an early section of the game’s open world. Your journey as the Harbinger begins now. Claim your first shells, discover your disciples, and recover the lost Ova for your Mether. Along the way you’ll face many challenges, including dungeons, mini-bosses, and one truly formidable foe. But this is just a taste of what’s to come.

Mortal Shell 2 is in development for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 with a release set for sometime in 2026.